Approaches P2

Question 1

Concordance rates

Answer 1

Measure of the likelihood that two genetically related individuals share the same traits

Question 2

Twin studies

Answer 2

comparing monozygotic twins (identical twins) which share 100% of their DNA with dizygotic twins (non-identical twins) which share 50% of their DNA

Question 3

Genotype

Answer 3

The unique set of genes inherited from parents

Question 4

Phenotype

Answer 4

The physical traits/ observable behaviour you have due to genes coming in contact with the environment

Question 5

Largest part of the brain

Answer 5

cerebrum

Question 6

Neurons

Answer 6

Specialised nerve cells that are responsible for transmitting information throughout the body in the form of electrical and chemical signals

Question 7

Neurotransmitters

Answer 7

Chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons and the brain

Question 8

Biological approach

Answer 8

The belief that all psychological processes have a physiological basis