Biological approach SAQ

Question 1

Describe the use of one technique used to study the brain in relation to behaviour.

Question 2

Explain one example of neuroplasticity.

Question 3

Explain how neural networks are formed.

Question 4

With reference to one study, explain neural pruning.

Question 5

Describe how one example illustrates the effect of neurotransmitters on human behaviour.

Question 6

Outline one example of an excitatory or inhibitory neurotransmitter.

Question 7

Outline one example of how an agonist and/or antagonist may affect a neurotransmitters influence on behaviour.

Question 8

Explain how excitatory and/or inhibitory neurons affect human behaviour.

Question 9

Explain one example of localization of function in the brain.

Question 10

Explain how one hormone affects human behaviour.

Question 11

Outline one study related to pheromones and behaviour.

Question 12

Outline one study related to the study of genes and behaviour.

Question 13

Explain how genetic similarities are used in studies on genes and behaviour.

Question 14

Explain how twin and/or kinship studies are used to understand the effects of genes on behaviour.

Question 16

Describe one evolutionary explanation of behaviour.

Question 17

Outline one research method used to study the brain and behaviour.

Question 18

Describe the use of one research method used to study hormones and/or pheromones and behaviour.

Question 19

Explain how and why one research method is used to study genetics and behaviour.

Question 20

Explain the use of one research method used in the biological approach to understanding human behaviour.

Question 21

Outline one ethical consideration related to studies on the brain and behaviour.

Question 22

Explain one ethical consideration relevant to studies on hormones and/or pheromones and behaviour.

Question 23

Explain one ethical consideration relevant to one study on genetics and behaviour.

Question 24

Outline one ethical consideration related to studies in the biological approach to understanding human behaviour.