Biological Area Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first principle of the biological area
A
Changes to brain structure cause changes to behaviour
2
Q
What is the second principle of the biological area
A
Different areas of the brain are responsible for different behaviours
3
Q
What are the 4 studies of the biological area
A
Sperry
Blakemoore and Cooper
Casey
Maguire
4
Q
What are 2 strengths of the biological area
A
Very scientific - well controlled experiment and precise scientific apparatus
It is useful - explains biological basis of behaviour
5
Q
What are 2 weaknesses of the biological area
A
Lack ecological validity
Reductionist as it explains complex behaviour in terms of simple biological features
