biological area

Question 1

principle of biological area

Answer 1

• Our behaviour is affected by our physiology such as genetics, hormones and brain structure and function
• Brain structure and functioning impacts on
  behaviour but can also be

Question 2

concepts of biological area

Answer 2

brain plasticity, lateralisation of function,
delay of gratification, genetic predisposition, regions of the brain (and their specialist functions)

Question 3

applications of biological area

Answer 3

• using drug therapy as treatment for specific disorders. For example, SSRIs can be used as a way of treating people with depression and work by
  increasing the availability of serotonin in the
  brain’s synapses.
• genetic screening for
  disorders, rehabilitation after brain injury to
  restore functioning