Paper 2 - The Biological Approach Flashcards
1
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What is a genotype
A
The genetic configuration of an individual
2
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What is a phenotype
A
The characteristics expressed by an individual
3
Q
How do drug therapies use the biological approach
A
Understanding of neurotransmitters to develop drugs for schizophrenia and depression. However can have serious side effects and do not cause permanent solution
4
Q
Strengths of biological approach
A
- Scanning techniques are useful for investigating the functions of the brain
- Presents strong nature view of NvN
- Very scientific and empirical, replicable with brain scans and twin studies
5
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Weaknesses of biological approach
A
- reductionist, explained by low level biological mechanisms
- unable to explain consciousness
- does not consider the nurture side
- deterministic
6
Q
What is heredity
A
Passing traits from parents to offspring
7
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What is heritability
A
How well differences in genes account for differences in traits
