The biological Approach

Question 1

What are the Basic Assumptions?

Answer 1

1-strongly influenced by our genetics
2-Understanding of brain structure
3-Behaviour has evolved

Question 2

What is a Candidate Gene?

Answer 2

A gene responsible for a certain type of behaviour

Question 3

Strengths of the biological approach?

Answer 3

1-Helped psychology become a science

2-Practical application- a drug therapy which has a 60% success rate

Question 4

Weaknesses of the biological approach?

Answer 4

1- It is reductionist and dertiministic
2- does not consider life experiences
3- In neurochemistry and biological structures it does not allow us to see the cause and effect