Biological kwds

Question 1

Assumptions

Answer 1

• Behaviour is affected by genetics, belief that evolution and studying animals can tell us about our own behaviour
• The brain is the main focus, origin of how the world is seen
• Varying of the chemicals in body and brain (hormones) are thought to be related to behaviour.

Question 2

Genes

Answer 2

Make up chromosomes and consist of DNA which codes physical and psychological features.

Question 3

Biological structures

Answer 3

An arrangement or organism of parts to form an organ, system or living thing.

Question 4

Genotype

Answer 4

Set of genes that a person passes on.

Question 5

Phenotype

Answer 5

The characteristics of an individual determined by both genes and the environment.

Question 6

Evolution

Answer 6

The changes in inherited characteristics in a biological population over successive generations.

Question 7

Neurochemistry

Answer 7

Relating to chemicals in the brain that regulates psychological functioning.