EVAL OF BIO APPROACH Flashcards
what are 3 evaluation points for the biological approach?
scientific methods of investigation
real-life application
determinist
biological approach uses…
scientific methods of investigation
what are examples of scientific methods of investigation?
fMRIs and EEG’s
family and twin studies
what is an example of research in the biological approach that uses twin studies?
Bouchard and McGue who found there was high concordance rates for similar IQ’s
what does the scientific methods of investigation in the biological approach increase?
the scientific methods of investigation increase the internal validity because it means that data is not open to bias and is objective
the data in the biological approach is ______ due to these methods
reliable
how can we criticise scientific methods of investigation?
it means that studies have low external validity and may lack application to real life due to the level of control
how does the biological approach have real-life application?
we have increased understanding of biochemical processes in the brain
since we have increased understanding of biochemical process in the brain….
led to development on psychoactive drugs that have led to treatment of serious mental illness such as depression
how is the biological approach having real-life application a strength?
means that sufferers are able to manage their conditions and live a ‘normal life’ rather than being in hospital due to the biological approach
the biological approach has a very _______ view of behaviour
determinist
what does determinist means?
means that biological approach sees that our behaviour is governed by internal, biological causes
how can the biological approach complicate society?
for example if there was a criminal gene found, courts wouldn’t see offenders as legally and morally responsible for their action, but biologically
how can the determinist view of behaviour be criticised?
ignores how biological approach has improved many people’s quality of life due to medication
