Biological Area

• Biological Area Principles

  • Brain activity can be studied and related to observable, measurable changes
  • We can understand differences in cognition and behaviour in terms of brain differences and changes
  • Differences in emotion, cognition and behaviour are genetically controlled
• Biological Area Strengths

  • Scientifical Research Methods
  • Practical Applications and understanding (human responses)
• Biological Area Weaknesses

  • Reductionist
  • Lacks ecological validity
• Biological Area Key Themes

  • Regions of the brain
  • Brain plasticity