Biological approach

Cards (50)

  • 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