Biological Approach

Question 1

What is the biological approach

Answer 1

The biological approach provides biological explanations for all aspects of psychological functioning

Question 2

Strengths

Answer 2

• Uses scientific method
• Studies take place in highly controlled environments
• Provides clear predictions
• Led to significant real life applications

Question 3

Limitations

Answer 3

• extremely reductionist, does not take into account other influences to behaviour
• biological factors very small, hard to establish causation