Biological

Question 1

What are the key assumptions of the Biological Approach?

Answer 1

1. Everything psychological is at first biological
2. We must look at biological structures such as genes and neurochemistry
3. The mind lives in the brain and are different
4. We must understand brain structure and function

Question 2

What do biological psychologists believe about genes (evolution)?

Answer 2

They have evolved to adapt to the environment

Question 3

What mental health condition has been linked to an overactive dopamine system?

Answer 3

Schizophrenia

Question 4

How does natural selection work?

Answer 4

Organisms with genetically determined behaviour that enhances their survival and reproduction will continue to future generations

Question 5

What are fitter organisms more likely to do?

Answer 5

Survive and pass on their genes (reproduce)

Question 6

What are some advantages of the Biological Approach?

Answer 6

The importance of the scientific method
Many applications

Question 7

What are some disadvantages of the Biological Approach?

Answer 7

Reductionist
Problems with the evolutionary explanations
Dangers of genetic explanation

Question 8

What is an application of the Biological Approach?

Answer 8

Effects of neurotransmitters