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Biological approach SAQ Flashcards

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Describe the use of one technique used to study the brain in relation to behaviour.

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Explain one example of neuroplasticity.

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Explain how neural networks are formed.

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With reference to one study, explain neural pruning.

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Describe how one example illustrates the effect of neurotransmitters on human behaviour.

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Outline one example of an excitatory or inhibitory neurotransmitter.

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Outline one example of how an agonist and/or antagonist may affect a neurotransmitters influence on behaviour.

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Explain how excitatory and/or inhibitory neurons affect human behaviour.

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Explain one example of localization of function in the brain.

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Explain how one hormone affects human behaviour.

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Outline one study related to pheromones and behaviour.

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Outline one study related to the study of genes and behaviour.

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Explain how genetic similarities are used in studies on genes and behaviour.

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Explain how twin and/or kinship studies are used to understand the effects of genes on behaviour.

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Describe one evolutionary explanation of behaviour.

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Outline one research method used to study the brain and behaviour.

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Describe the use of one research method used to study hormones and/or pheromones and behaviour.

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Explain how and why one research method is used to study genetics and behaviour.

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Explain the use of one research method used in the biological approach to understanding human behaviour.

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Outline one ethical consideration related to studies on the brain and behaviour.

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Explain one ethical consideration relevant to studies on hormones and/or pheromones and behaviour.

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Explain one ethical consideration relevant to one study on genetics and behaviour.

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Outline one ethical consideration related to studies in the biological approach to understanding human behaviour.

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