Study question bio Flashcards
Explain how principles that define the biological level of analysis may be demonstrated in research
Milner and Corkin 1957-1990
Rosenzweig, Bennet and Diamond 1972
Caspi et al 2003
Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the biological level of analysis
Lab- Newcomer et al 1990
Case study- Milner 1957
Natural- Maguire et al 2000
Explain one study related to localization of function in the brain
Milner and Corkin 1957, 1990
Using one or more examples, explain effects of neurotransmission on human behaviour
Kasumatsu and Hirai 1999
Martinez and Kesner 1991
Discuss two effects of the environment on physiological processes
Maguire et al 2000
Rosenzweig, Bennet and Diamond 1972
Gallese et al 1996
Iacaboni et al 2004
Using one or more examples, explain functions of two hormones in human behaviour.
Newcomer et al 1999
Baumgartner et al 2008
Discuss the use of brain imaging technologies in investigating the relationship between biological factors and behaviour.
PET Mosconi et al 2006
MRI Raine et al 1997
With reference to relevant research studies, to what extent does genetic inheritance influence behaviour?
Scarr and Weinberg 1977
Bouchard et al 1990
Examine one evolutionary explanation of behaviour.
Fessler et al 2005
Curtis et al 2004
Discuss ethical considerations in research into genetic influences on behaviour.
Caspi et al 2003
Bouchard et al 1990
Henrietta Lacks
Eugenics
Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the biological level of analysis.
Deception: Newcomer (bad), Maguire (good)
Psychological harm: Caspi (bad), Kasamatsu and Hirai (good)
Examine one interaction between cognition and physiology in terms of behaviour. Evaluate two relevant studies.
Davidson
Luders
