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The Biological Approach Flashcards

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BIO AP: Who theorized evolution

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CHARLES DARWIN

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BIO AP: What did Charles Darwin state about evolution

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Our behavior has adapted and changed overtime via natural selection

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BIO AP: what is natural selection

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This is where profitable behaviors are selected in mates and therefore reproduced

Overtime better behaviors will continue and these behaviors continually increase our ability to survive

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BIO AP: what plays a large role on behavior

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GENES

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BIO AP: how do genes influence behavior

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We all differ in genetics and behavior

Variability in the population can be attributed to genetics

The greater the trait is influenced by genetics the greater the heritability is

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BIO AP: what is a genotype

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The genes an individual posses (genetic make up)

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BIO AP: what is a phenotype

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The observable traits of characteristics shown by the individual these traits/characteristics are due to the combined effect of genes and environment

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BIO AP: what is heredity

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It refers to the idea that characteristics are ‘passed on’ through our genetics

These characteristics can be physical or psychological

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BIO AP: examples of physical traits/ characteristics you can inherit

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Muscle tone, height, chance of illness

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BIO AP: example of psychological traits or characteristics

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Intelligence, cognitive style, chance of mental illness

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BIO AP: what does the nervous system carry

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Carries messages around the body through neurons

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BIO AP: what does the neurons transmit

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They transmit nerve impulses as electrical signals

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BIO AP: what are some of the behaviors under the control of the neurons and nervous system

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Breathing, eating, sexual behavior

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BIO AP: what is central nervous system

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This compromises the brain and spinal cord

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BIO AP:what is peripheral nervous system

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This is made up of the somatic nervous system (muscle control) and autonomic nervous system (automatic human processes)

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BIO AP: what is the largest part of the brain is called and the percent it takes up

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The largest part of the brain is called the cerebrum making 85% of it

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BIO AP: what is the outer part of the brain called and what does it control

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The cerebral cortex (outer part) controls higher-order functions

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BIO AP: what is the hemisphere

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The cerebrum is split in two halves (hemisphere)

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BIO AP: how is each hemisphere of the brain divided

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Each half is then divided into 4 lobes

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BIO AP: what are the 2 types of neurotransmitters

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EXCITATORY
INHIBITORY

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BIO AP: what is a neurotransmitter

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when a nerve impulse reaches the end of the neuron, a chemical is released (neurotransmitter)

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BIO AP: what is an excitatory neurotransmitter

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these stimulate the brain into action increasing impulses

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BIO AP: what is an inhibitory neurotransmitter

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these calm the brain by inhibiting impulses

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BIO AP: what does diathesis stress model suggest about certain disorders

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certain disorders result from a combination of genetic risk factors interacting with environmental factors

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BIO AP: what is interacting according to diathesis stress model

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genotype and phenotype

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BIO AP: who’s study supported the genetics

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GOTTESMAN (1991)

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BIO AP: what did gottesman suggest about inheritance and schizophrenia

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he stated that if both your parents had schizophrenia there was a 46% chance of you developing it

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BIO AP: what is a dizygotic twin

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non identical twins (Dz)

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BIO AP: what is a monozygotic twin

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identical twins (Mz)

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BIO AP: strengths of biological approach

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  • use of scientific methos - they use empirical methods (brain scans) and therefore the results are valid
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BIO AP: limitations of biological approach

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P:this approach is the ethical implications on a society.
E: for example only 1% of the population has schizophrenia, making it statistically abnormal.
L: therefore if society knew certain genetics cause those behaviours this could cause discrimination

P: cause and effect is not evident
E: does the biological abnormality cause the behaviour or is it the other way round
L: reduces complex behaviours to simple causes such as genetics

Psychology P2: Approaches (7 decks)

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