BLOA Questions and related Studies

Question 1

Principles

Answer 1

Baumgartner et al (2008)-trust game
Bouchard et al (1990)-twins
Rosenweig (1972)-rats in environments

Question 2

Research methods

Answer 2

Case studies-H.M

Lab experiments- Martinez and Kesner (rats and acetylcholine)

Question 3

Ethical considerations

Answer 3

Bouchard et al (1990)

Rosenweig (1972)

Question 4

Using one or more examples, explain the effects of neurotransmission on human behaviour.

Answer 4

Berridge and Kringelnach (2009)- dopamine and pleasure seeking/addiction
Fisher (2004)- ‘addicted to love’
Martinez and Kesner

Question 5

Using one or more examples, explain the functions of two hormones on human behaviour.

Answer 5

Avery et al (2001)

Baumgartner (2008)

Question 6

Discuss two effects of the environment on physiological processes

Answer 6

Maguire et al (2000)

Rosenweig (1972)

Question 7

Examine one interaction between cognitions and physiology in terms of behaviour. Evaluate two relevant studies.

Answer 7

Clive Wearing

H.M

Question 8

Discuss the use of brain imaging technologies in investigating the relationship between biological factors and behaviour.

Answer 8

Corkin et al
Bremner et al
Maguire et al

Question 9

Examine one evolutionary explanation of behaviour

Answer 9

Curtis et al (2004)-repulsive pictures

Fessler et al (2005)

Question 10

With reference to relevant research, to what extent does genetic inheritance effect behaviour?

Answer 10

Bouchard et al (1990)
Whalstein (1997)-infants into high socio-economic families
Scarr and Weinburg (1997)-African American into white middle class families

Question 11

Discuss ethical considerations in research into genetic influence on behaviour.

Answer 11

Bouchard et al (1990)

Caspi et al (2003)-5-HTT gene