Biological Area

Question 1

3 features of the biological area?

Answer 1

• psychology explained physically
• evolution, genes and inheritance
• directly observe biological factors

Question 2

what does psychology explained physically mean?

Answer 2

all abstract constructs and thought processes can be explained through processes in the brain

Question 3

what does evolution, genes and inheritance mean?

Answer 3

we inherit genes from our parents, that have a predictable effect on our traits

Question 4

what does directly observe biological factors mean?

Answer 4

brain activity and genes can be studied, biological factors can be directly observed and objectively measured

Question 5

3 practical applications for the biological area?

Answer 5

• biological disorders
• prepare for interventions
• recovery and growth

Question 6

explain biological disorders?

Answer 6

mental illnesses seem to have biological causes, which can often be treated with medication

Question 7

explain prepare for interventions?

Answer 7

knowing that certain negative characteristics are inherited, gives time to prepare strategies to overcome them

Question 8

biological area reaearch methods?

Answer 8

• quasi lab experiment
• observations and self report
• scientific equipment

Question 9

what is a quasi lab experiment?

Answer 9

an experiment comparing differences between naturally occurring variables (experimenter doesnt interfere to make the groups different because they already are)