Biological Approach

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biological approach

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experience and interact with environment to require behaviour

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debate

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nature vs nurture

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genotype

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is their actually genetic makeup

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phenotype

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is the way that genes are expressed through physical, behavioural and psychological characteristics

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influence of genes

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assumption that psychological characteristics are inherited in the same way as genetic characteristics

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twin studies

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MZ twins share 100% of their genes and DZ twins share 50% therefore assumed concordance rates are higher for MZ

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Biological structures and neurochemistry on behaviour

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development of technology demonstrates relationship between brain functioning and behaviour
relationship between low serotonin levels and OCD

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strength scientific method

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can claim objective reliable work that establishes valid causal relationships

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strength application

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development of treatments- the role of neurotransmitters in mental health has been key in improving the functioning of many individuals who previously experienced personal distress

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limitations biological approach is..

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reductionist doesn’t take into account the complexity of behaviour

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limitation to evolutionary explanations

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critics argue many established patterns of behaviour have cultural origins with no survival or reproductive value