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Component 1: Psychology Past to Present - the approaches
Quick questions on The biological approach - Eduqas A-Level Psychology Component 1
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What are assumptions?Show answer
Each assumption gives a different physical cause of behaviour, and Eduqas expects you to apply them to real examples.
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The approach applies its assumptions to explain many behaviours. Aggression can be explained by genes, by reduced prefrontal functioning, and by neurotransmitters and hormones (low serotonin, high testosterone). Depression can be explained by a serotonin imbalance and by heritability shown in twin studies. Mate choice and parental care can be explained by evolution.
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Name the four assumptions of the biological approach. [4 marks]
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Explain how SSRIs are thought to treat depression. [3 marks]
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State one strength and one weakness of the biological approach. [2 marks]
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