The Biological Approach (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes

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Genotype & Phenotype
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What does genotype refer to?

Genetic makeup giving potential for traits

What does phenotype refer to?

Actual trait expression from genes & env.

What do family studies investigate?

Family history of traits

What is a limitation of family studies?

Trait may be vicarious reinforcement

What do twin studies look for?

Concordance rates in twins

How much genetic material do MZ (monozygotic) twins share?

100%

How much genetic material do DZ (dizygotic) twins share?

50%

In adoption studies, what do similarities with biological parents suggest?

Genetic influence

In adoption studies, what do similarities with adoptive parents suggest?

Social influence

What is a concordance rate?

Probability both have trait if one does

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