level: Biological
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Biological
Question | Answer |
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Overall key ideas | - All things psychological are in its origin biological - Behaviour is due to genetics + hormones |
Key concepts | - Behaviour is influenced by genes inherited from parents - Influenced by biological chemistry e.g hormones, neurotransmitters - Structure of the brain, specific regions of the brain |
Strengths | - Highly controlled/highly specialised techniques - Objective methods used - Practical applications - Explains causes of abnormal behaviour |
Weaknesses | - Low ecological validity - Reductionist - Ignores environmental factors - Idiographic theories |