Biological Psych Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are timbergens four whys
A
Proximate
Ontogenetic
Phylogenetic
Functional
2
Q
Define biological psychology
A
Studying behaviour and cognition from a biological perspective
Tries to explain behaviour in terms of physiology, development, evolution and function.
3
Q
What is the concept of monism?
A
The universe consists of only one kind of substance
4
Q
Why are biological explanations sometimes controversial?
A
Rene Descartes - dualism
Mental substance and physical substance are different
5
Q
What are the 5 components (perspectives) in biological psychology
A
Neuroscience Comparative psychology Animal behaviour Psyhophysiology Evolutionary psychology
