Evaluation

Question 1

✅ What is one major strength of the biological approach?

Answer 1

It uses controlled experiments and empirical evidence, helping psychology gain credibility as a scientific discipline.

Question 2

✅ How does the biological approach support psychology as a science?

Answer 2

It uses controlled experiments and empirical evidence, helping psychology gain credibility as a scientific discipline.

Question 3

✅ What is a practical application of the biological approach?

Answer 3

It has led to successful drug treatments for mental disorders like schizophrenia and depression, improving patients’ quality of life.

Question 4

✅ How does the biological approach contribute to understanding mental illness?

Answer 4

It explains mental disorders in terms of neurotransmitters and brain structure, offering clear biological targets for treatment.

Question 5

❌ What is a key weakness of the biological approach regarding determinism?

Answer 5

It is biologically deterministic—suggesting our behaviour is caused by biology alone and ignoring free will or personal choice.

Question 6

❌ Why is biological determinism problematic?

Answer 6

It may lead to people not being held responsible for their actions (e.g., blaming genes for criminal behaviour).

Question 7

❌ What criticism relates to the biological approach ignoring other factors?

Answer 7

It is reductionist, as it oversimplifies complex human behaviour by focusing only on biological explanations, ignoring environment and experience.

Question 8

❌ Why might findings from biological research be limited in generalisability?

Answer 8

Studies often rely on small samples or animals, making it hard to generalise findings to all humans.

Question 9

✅ What is one strength in terms of consistency of findings in the biological approach?

Answer 9

The approach produces highly reliable results due to standardised procedures and advanced imaging techniques.