weakness 2

• What is a weakness of the biological approach?

  It ignores individual differences.
• What assumption does biological research make about biology?

  Everyone's biology is the same.
• What has biological research tended to use more in studies?

  Male participants
• How do male and female hormone levels differ in research?

  They have different cycles.
• What bias could arise from focusing more on male participants in research?

  A male bias in findings.
• What has research shown about stress responses in men and women?

  They respond differently to stress.
• How do men typically respond to stress according to research?

  With a fight or flight response.
• How do women typically respond to stress according to research?

  With a tend and befriend response.
• What is a common behavior of females in stressful situations?

  They seek social contact and support.
• How is the gender difference in stress response observed in animals?

  Females protect and nurture their young.
• What do female animals do in response to stressful situations?

  They protect and nurture their young.
• How do female animals seek support during stress?

  By seeking social contact with others.
• What is the term for the response of females to stress?

  Tend and befriend response
• What is the significance of understanding gender differences in stress responses?

  It helps in tailoring research and interventions.
• What are the implications of gender differences in biological research?

  • Potential male bias in findings
  • Different stress responses in men and women
  • Importance of including diverse participants