Biological Approach

Subdecks (1)

Cards (11)

  • Monozygotic
    Twins that share 100% of genes
  • Dizygotic
    Twins that share 50% of genes
  • Genotype
    The genetic makeup of an individual, the particular set of genes the individual possesses
  • Phenotype
    The observable characteristics shown by an individual that are a result of both genes and the environment
  • Concordance rate
    The extent to which twins share the same characteristics
  • Evolution
    Fitness is all about how well an organism is adapted to its environment, a gene that Is adapted at one time may become maladaptive if the environment changes
  • Neurochemical basis of behaviour
    much of our thought and behaviour relies on chemical transmission in our brain by using neurotransmitters, an imbalance of neurochemicals can cause mental disorders