biological approach-biological structures

Question 1

what are the 6 AO1 points you must know for the biological approach- biological structures?

Answer 1

-Focus on the brain
-Localisation of function
-Structure of the nervous system
- Role of the peripheral nervous system
-Neurons and synaptic transmission
-Brain imaging evidence

Question 2

How does the biological approach view the brain?

Answer 2

Different brain areas control different behaviours, e.g. the frontal lobe for decision-making.

Question 3

What is localisation of function?

Answer 3

Specific brain areas have specific roles, e.g. Broca’s area for speech, Wernicke’s for understanding language.

Question 4

What is the central nervous system (CNS)?

Answer 4

The brain and spinal cord — it processes info and controls behaviour.

Question 5

What does the peripheral nervous system (PNS) do?

Answer 5

It carries messages between the CNS and body, including involuntary functions via the autonomic nervous system.

Question 6

How do psychologists study brain structures?

Answer 6

Using fMRI and PET scans to observe active brain areas during tasks