Biological approach SAQ Flashcards
Describe the use of one technique used to study the brain in relation to behaviour.
Explain one example of neuroplasticity.
Explain how neural networks are formed.
With reference to one study, explain neural pruning.
Describe how one example illustrates the effect of neurotransmitters on human behaviour.
Outline one example of an excitatory or inhibitory neurotransmitter.
Outline one example of how an agonist and/or antagonist may affect a neurotransmitters influence on behaviour.
Explain how excitatory and/or inhibitory neurons affect human behaviour.
Explain one example of localization of function in the brain.
Explain how one hormone affects human behaviour.
Outline one study related to pheromones and behaviour.
Outline one study related to the study of genes and behaviour.
Explain how genetic similarities are used in studies on genes and behaviour.
Explain how twin and/or kinship studies are used to understand the effects of genes on behaviour.
Describe one evolutionary explanation of behaviour.
Outline one research method used to study the brain and behaviour.
Describe the use of one research method used to study hormones and/or pheromones and behaviour.
Explain how and why one research method is used to study genetics and behaviour.
Explain the use of one research method used in the biological approach to understanding human behaviour.
Outline one ethical consideration related to studies on the brain and behaviour.
Explain one ethical consideration relevant to studies on hormones and/or pheromones and behaviour.
Explain one ethical consideration relevant to one study on genetics and behaviour.
Outline one ethical consideration related to studies in the biological approach to understanding human behaviour.
