Evaluation of the Biological Approach (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Which brain imaging techniques allow researchers to observe neural activity in real-time?
Which brain imaging techniques allow researchers to observe neural activity in real-time?
fMRIs and PET scans
How do antidepressants work according to the biological approach?
How do antidepressants work according to the biological approach?
By increasing serotonin levels
What is a major problem with causation in biological research?
What is a major problem with causation in biological research?
It only establishes correlation not causation
Why is the biological approach considered overly deterministic?
Why is the biological approach considered overly deterministic?
It suggests behaviour is predetermined by genes
What does it mean that the biological approach is reductionist?
What does it mean that the biological approach is reductionist?
It breaks complex behaviour into biological parts
What is the relationship between genotype and phenotype?
What is the relationship between genotype and phenotype?
Genotype and environment interact to form phenotype
What role does serotonin play according to neurochemistry research?
What role does serotonin play according to neurochemistry research?
Regulates impulse control
In Buss's (1994) study, what did men typically value in potential partners?
In Buss's (1994) study, what did men typically value in potential partners?
Physical attractiveness, youth and chastity
In Buss's (1994) study, what did women prefer in potential partners?
In Buss's (1994) study, what did women prefer in potential partners?
Financial prospects, industriousness, dependability
How does biological understanding of mental illness help reduce stigma?
How does biological understanding of mental illness help reduce stigma?
It explains conditions as neurochemical imbalances