biological

• the thress assumptions of the biological approach:

  1. evolutionary influences
  2. localisation of brain function
  3. neurotransmitters
• the evolutionary theory explains how our mind and behaviour has changed over time as we adapt to our environment
• evolutionary influences= Darwins theory of natural selection and genetically determined behaviour which enhances the chance of survival and reproduction will be naturally selected and passed on
• evolutionary influences= mate selection to maximise passing on our genes, we seek relationships with individuals with certain traits to enhance successful reproduction
• localisation of brain function= certain areas of the brain are responsible for different functions
• the cerebral cortex is the outer layer and divided into four regions or 'lobes'
• the lobes:

  1. frontal lobe
  2. pariental lobe
  3. temporal lobe
  4. occipital lobe
• frontal lobes are involved with thinking
• parietal lobes recieve sensory information
• temporal lobes are responsible for memory and auditory information processing
• occipital lobes are concerned with visual information
• specific areas of the brain are linked with aggressive behaviour
• Raine et al- reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex in NGRI murderes and non-murderers