jones - the biological approach Flashcards
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What is the assumption of the biological approach?
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Our thoughts, feelings and behaviour all have a physical basis and so can be linked to factors such as genes, evolution, biological structures such as the brain and its associated biological processes
2
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What has research into identical twins show about phobias?
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Twins are more likely to gain phobias dispute being raised separately
3
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How many genes have been found that are related to anxiety disorders?
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17
4
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What are the three main assumptions of the biological approach?
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behaviours can be explained…
1. by different parts of the brain
2. by neurotransmitters
3. in terms of hormones
5
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Why is it a good thing that the biological approach is scientific?
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6
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What other strengths are there of the biological approach?
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