Biological approach

• How does the brain organize behavior according to the Biological Approach?

  It controls behavior through its structure
• If your initial hypothesis is not supported by the experimental results, what should you do next?

  Try again with a new hypothesis
• What does the Biological Approach in Psychology explore?

  Biological factors influencing behavior and mental processes
• How do hormones affect our responses to situations?

  They impact our emotional responses
• How do the assumptions of the Biological Approach contrast with other psychological approaches?

  They focus on biology, not learning or social influence
• What role do genes play in behavior according to the Biological Approach?

  Genes determine aspects of personality and behavior
• What is the role of hormones in behavior?

  They regulate moods and emotions
• How do genes influence behavior according to the Biological Approach?

  They determine personality and traits like sociability
• How do biological factors shape our behavior according to the Biological Approach?

  They influence our thoughts, feelings, and actions
• How do biological factors relate to thoughts and actions according to the Biological Approach?

  They are the basis for all thoughts and actions
• What are the key biological concepts in the Biological Approach?

  • Genes: Inherited information affecting personality and traits
  • Hormones: Chemical messengers regulating moods and emotions
  • Brain Structures: Parts of the brain controlling behavior and cognition
  • Neurotransmitters: Chemicals transmitting signals between neurons
• What is the first step in the scientific method?

  • Make an observation
• What does the Biological Approach use to understand behavior?

  Key biological concepts
• What are the core assumptions of the Biological Approach?

  • Behavior is biological
  • Genes shape behavior
  • Brain structure matters
  • Hormones influence behavior
• In what ways do genes influence behavior?

  They influence traits like sociability and anxiety
• What is the main focus of the Biological Approach?

  It emphasizes biological factors in behavior
• What is the next step after forming a hypothesis in the scientific method?

  • Make a prediction based on the hypothesis
  • Do an experiment to test the prediction
• What is the purpose of asking a question in the scientific method?

  To clarify the observation made
• Which hormone is mentioned as influencing aggression?

  Testosterone
• What do brain structures control in the Biological Approach?

  Behavior and cognitive functions
• What type of factors does the Biological Approach consider in behavior?

  Biological factors
• What method does the Biological Approach use to investigate behavior?

  Scientific method
• What type of methods does the Biological Approach use?

  Scientific and objective methods
• What does the Biological Approach in psychology evaluate?

  Strengths and weaknesses of biological factors
• What does a hypothesis represent in the scientific method?

  A proposed cause-effect relationship
• What are neurotransmitters responsible for in the brain?

  Transmitting signals between neurons
• What are the two possible outcomes after analyzing the results of the experiment?

  • Hypothesis is SUPPORTED
  • Hypothesis is NOT SUPPORTED
• What are the strengths of the Biological Approach?

  • Scientific and objective methods
  • Provides reliable evidence for biological influences
  • Identifies clear causes of behavior
• Why is the scientific method an iterative process?

  Because if the hypothesis is not supported, you can try again with a new hypothesis
• How do biological factors differ from learning or social influence approaches?

  Biological factors directly shape thoughts and actions
• What social factors does the Biological Approach fail to account for?

  Factors that shape thoughts and actions
• What is formed after asking a question in the scientific method?

  A testable hypothesis
• What are the weaknesses of the Biological Approach?

  • Overly deterministic
  • Oversimplifies complex biological interactions
  • Ignores social factors influencing behavior
• What is the purpose of forming a hypothesis in the scientific method?

  • The hypothesis answers the question asked in the observation step
• How do biological factors influence behavior according to the Biological Approach?

  Through genetic factors and neurotransmitters
• What is the overall contribution of the Biological Approach to psychology?

  • Provides insights into biological influences
  • Highlights the importance of scientific methods
  • Recognizes limitations in understanding behavior
• What are the steps of the scientific method in the Biological Approach?

  1. Make an observation
  2. Ask a question
  3. Form a testable hypothesis
  4. Make a prediction
  5. Conduct an experiment
• What is the final step in the scientific method?

  Report results
• What is made based on the hypothesis in the scientific method?

  A prediction
• How does the scientific method help ensure objectivity in scientific research?

  By requiring experiments to test hypotheses and analyze results, rather than relying on subjective observations alone