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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?
Make an observation
Ask a question
Form a testable hypothesis
Make a prediction
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
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