Biological approach

Cards (7)

  • What is it about?
    Suggests that to fully understand human behaviour, we must first look at biological structures and processes
  • What is a DZ twin?
    A twin that shares 50 percent of the same genes
  • What is an MZ twin?
    Twins that have 100% of the same genes (identical)
  • What is genotype?
    A person's genes
  • What is phenotype?
    The way genes are expressed through physical, behavioural and psychological characteristics.
  • Pros of BA
    Real world applications due to drugs to treat mental disorders
  • Cons of BA
    Drugs don't work for everyone, so its not ONLY biological