the biological approach

Question 1

ao1 assumption

Answer 1

everything is innate and governed by biology

Question 2

ao1 twin studies

Answer 2

often used to ascertain whether or not a behaviour has a genetic basis
when comparing mz&dz concordance rate for mz is higher, it can be determined there’s a genetic basis for behaviour

Question 3

phenotype

Answer 3

observable characteristics of an individual, which is a consequence of interactions between the genotype and environment

Question 4

genotype

Answer 4

collection of inherited genetic material thats passed from generation to generation

Question 5

natural selection, charles darwin

Answer 5

any genetic material that can aid survival of an individual is passed on to their offspring w the effect that any those with the alleles that allowed this behaviour will survive

Question 6

ao3 strength= real world application

Answer 6

increased understanding of neurochemicals processes in the brain is associated with the use of psychoactive drugs that increase levels of the neurotransmitter seretonin at the brain synapse.
such drugs have been associated with reduction is depression symptoms
this means that people w depression may be better able to manage their condition & live life in community rather than hospital

Question 7

ao3 strength= scientific methods

Answer 7

uses scientific methods of investigation to investigate the genetic and biological basis of behaviour, the bio approach makes use of a range of precise and highly objective methods (frmi’s/eeg).
with advances in technology, it’s possible to accurately measure physiological and neural processes in ways that aren’t open to bias.
means much of bio approach is based on objective & reliable data

Question 8

ao3 limitation= biological determinism

Answer 8

determinist in that it sees human behaviour as governed by internal, genetic causes over which we’ve no control.
however we’ve already seen the way in which individuals genotype is expressed