Biological approach exam questions

Question 1

Describe two assumptions of the biological approach. (8)

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Question 2

Explain the biological assumption ‘localisation of brain function’ (4)

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Question 3

Describe the formation of one relationship using one assumption of the biological approach. (3)

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Question 4

Explain the biological assumption of ‘evolutionary influences’. (4)

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Question 5

Explain the biological assumption of ‘neurotransmitters’. (4)

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Question 6

Describe how the assumptions of the biological approach are applied in one therapy. (6)

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Question 7

Desribe two components of drug therapy (8)

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Question 8

Evaluate the ethical issues raised in drug therapy. (8)

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Question 9

Evaluate the effectiveness of drug therapy. (8)

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Question 10

Describe and justify the methodology used in Raine, Buchsbaum and LaCasse. (8)

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Question 11

Describe the findings of Raine, Buchsbaum and LaCasse. (8)

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Question 12

Evaluate the methodology used in Raine, Buchsbaum and LaCasse’s 1997 research (12)

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Question 13

Outline the findings and conclusions of Raine, Buchsbaum and LaCasse’s 1997 research. (8)

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Question 14

Describe and evaluate the procedures in Raine, Buchsbaum and LaCasse’s 1997 research. (12)

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Question 15

Ethical issues involved within neuroscience only really arise beacuse neuroscientists are trying to apply their knowledge to address sensitive issues in society.

Using your psychological knowledge, discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement. (24)

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Question 16

‘Neuroscience findings need to be treated with caution’

Discuss evidence which supports the above view. (24)

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Question 17

Discuss two or more weaknesses of the biological approach. (8)

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Question 18

Evaluate one strength and one weakness of the biological approach. (6)

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Question 19

Compare and contrast the biological and behaviourist approaches. (8)

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Question 20

Compare and contrast the biological and cognitive approaches. (8)

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Question 21

Compare and contrast the biological and positive approaches. (8)

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Question 22

Compare and contrast the biological and psychodynamic approaches. (8)

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Question 23

‘The biological approach offers both strength and weaknesses’ Evaluate the biological approach in psychology. (16)

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Question 24

‘Biological therapies are successful in treating mental illness.’ With reference to the above statement, discuss the effectiveness of the biological therapy you described in part (a), using psychological knowledge and research. (10)

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Question 25

Analyse and evaluate Raine, Buchsbaum and LaCasse’s (1997) research Brain abnormalities in murderers indicated by positron emission tomography in relation
to the ethical issues and social implications. (16)

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Question 26

Apply your knowledge of the assumptions of the biological and behaviourist approaches to explain aggressive behaviour in a teenage boy. (8)

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Question 27

Lucy and Michael are having a discussion about the biological approach. Lucy is impressed by the biological approach but Michael disagrees. Explain one strength that Lucy might use and one weakness that Michael might use in their discussion. (5+5)

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Question 28

‘Neuroscience is ethical.’
Discuss to what extent you agree with this statement. You should demonstrate your understanding of psychological knowledge and research in your response. (24)

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Question 29

Apply your knowledge of the assumptions to explain one human behaviour. (10)

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Question 30

Apply your knowledge of ‘evolutionary influences’ to explain one behaviour. (5)

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Question 31

Apply your knowledge of ‘neurotransmitters’ to explain one behaviour. (5)

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Question 32

Apply your knowledge of ‘localisation of brain function’ to explain one behaviour. (5)

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Question 33

Relationship formation is just a result of biological processes.’ With reference to this quote explain how the biological approach explains why a relationship is formed. [5]

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