The Biological approach

Question 1

Biological approach

Answer 1

Views huamsn as biological organisms and so provides biological explanations for all aspects of psychological functioning

Question 2

What is our environment NOT important in determining?

Answer 2

How are genes are made

Question 3

Gene

Answer 3

A part of the chromosmes of an organisms that carries information in the form of DNA

Question 4

Genotype

Answer 4

The genetic makeup of an individuals. A collection of inherited genetic material that is passed from generation to generation

Question 5

Natural selection

Answer 5

The process by which inherited characteristics that enhance an individuals reproductive success as passed on to the next generation.

Question 6

Neurochemistry

Answer 6

The study of chemical and neural processes associated with the nervous system

Question 7

Phenotype

Answer 7

The characteristics that are displayed on an individual - A consequence of interaction of the genotype with the enviroment