EVAL OF BIO APPROACH Flashcards

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what are 3 evaluation points for the biological approach?

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scientific methods of investigation
real-life application
determinist

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biological approach uses…

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scientific methods of investigation

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what are examples of scientific methods of investigation?

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fMRIs and EEG’s

family and twin studies

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what is an example of research in the biological approach that uses twin studies?

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Bouchard and McGue who found there was high concordance rates for similar IQ’s

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what does the scientific methods of investigation in the biological approach increase?

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the scientific methods of investigation increase the internal validity because it means that data is not open to bias and is objective

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the data in the biological approach is ______ due to these methods

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reliable

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how can we criticise scientific methods of investigation?

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it means that studies have low external validity and may lack application to real life due to the level of control

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how does the biological approach have real-life application?

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we have increased understanding of biochemical processes in the brain

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since we have increased understanding of biochemical process in the brain….

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led to development on psychoactive drugs that have led to treatment of serious mental illness such as depression

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how is the biological approach having real-life application a strength?

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means that sufferers are able to manage their conditions and live a ‘normal life’ rather than being in hospital due to the biological approach

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the biological approach has a very _______ view of behaviour

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determinist

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what does determinist means?

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means that biological approach sees that our behaviour is governed by internal, biological causes

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how can the biological approach complicate society?

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for example if there was a criminal gene found, courts wouldn’t see offenders as legally and morally responsible for their action, but biologically

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how can the determinist view of behaviour be criticised?

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ignores how biological approach has improved many people’s quality of life due to medication

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