The brain & behavior

• What does the biological approach in IB Psychology explore?

  Physiological processes underlying behavior
• What are the fundamental aspects of the biological approach?

  Brain structure, neurotransmission, and neuroplasticity
• How do techniques like MRI contribute to psychological research?

  They investigate localization of function
• What is the significance of linking specific brain regions to cognitive abilities?

  It helps understand the localization of function
• What research methods are used in the biological approach?

  • Case study methods
  • Experimental methods
• What do studies in the biological approach examine?

  Effects of experiences on neural structures
• What areas of research are highlighted in the biological approach?

  Memory, spatial skills, and skill acquisition
• What does research reveal about the brain's nature?

  The brain is dynamic and forms new networks
• What happens to unused neural connections in the brain?

  They are pruned when not stimulated
• How does the biological approach reinforce the role of biology?

  It shows biology shapes behavior and mental processes