The Biological Approach (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is the core principle of the biological approach?
What is the core principle of the biological approach?
All behaviour stems from biological origins
What does genotype refer to?
What does genotype refer to?
A person's genetic makeup, fixed from birth
What percentage of DNA do monozygotic (MZ) twins share?
What percentage of DNA do monozygotic (MZ) twins share?
100%
What did McGuffin et al. (1996) find about depression in identical twins?
What did McGuffin et al. (1996) find about depression in identical twins?
46% probability the other twin develops it
Which brain lobe processes visual perception?
Which brain lobe processes visual perception?
Occipital lobe
What happened to Phineas Gage after his frontal cortex was damaged?
What happened to Phineas Gage after his frontal cortex was damaged?
Lost ability to control antisocial behaviour
Which neurotransmitter imbalance is associated with schizophrenia?
Which neurotransmitter imbalance is associated with schizophrenia?
Excessive dopamine
What did Carre et al. (2006) find about testosterone in ice hockey players?
What did Carre et al. (2006) find about testosterone in ice hockey players?
Elevated levels linked to defensiveness
In Buss's (1994) study, what did men prefer in mate selection?
In Buss's (1994) study, what did men prefer in mate selection?
Physical attractiveness, youth & chastity
What is a major weakness of biological explanations?
What is a major weakness of biological explanations?
They rely on correlational evidence