Biological Approach in Psychology Quiz
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What is a weakness of the biological approach according to the text?

  • It is too general and cannot be applied to other people
  • It only considers nature and ignores environmental factors (correct)
  • It is too focused on free will and ignores biological factors
  • It does not take into account individual differences in brain structure

    • Why is the biological approach considered reductionist in the text?

  • It is too focused on individual differences and ignores general patterns
  • It takes away the free will of people and labels them based on their biological make up (correct)
  • It considers a variety of factors, including both nature and environment
  • It allows for the free will of people and does not make deterministic assumptions

    • What does Raine's study on the criminal brain suggest about the biological approach?

  • It unfairly assumes that individuals with a 'criminal brain' will become criminals (correct)
  • It supports the idea that free will overrides biological factors in criminal behavior
  • It highlights the complexity of individual differences in brain structure
  • It emphasizes the importance of environmental factors in criminal behavior

    • Why is the nomothetic nature of the biological approach considered a strength according to the text?

    <p>It allows for scientific generalization to other people, making it externally valid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the strengths of the biological approach?

    <p>It is testable, replicable, and measurable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Raine's study demonstrate the scientific nature of the biological approach?

    <p>It used PET scans to study criminal brains and matched participants by age, sex, and mental illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a successful application of the biological approach mentioned in the text?

    <p>Drug therapy using placebos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the biological approach, what is the cause of disorders such as schizophrenia?

    <p>Purely biological factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the biological approach's view on the causes of depression?

    <p>Primarily genetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What social benefit does the biological approach's successful applications provide?

    <p>Enabling individuals with mental disorders to lead normal lives with normal relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Weaknesses of the Biological Approach

    • One weakness of the biological approach is that it is considered reductionist, as it attributes behavior solely to biological factors, neglecting other possible influences.

    Raine's Study on the Criminal Brain

    • Raine's study suggests that the biological approach can be successful in explaining certain behaviors, as it found a correlation between abnormalities in the brain and criminal behavior.

    Strengths of the Biological Approach

    • The nomothetic nature of the biological approach, which allows for the formulation of universal laws and principles, is considered a strength.
    • The biological approach is scientific in nature, as demonstrated by Raine's study, which used empirical methods to investigate the relationship between the brain and behavior.

    Successful Applications of the Biological Approach

    • The biological approach has been successfully applied in the field of psychopharmacology, leading to the development of treatments for disorders such as schizophrenia.

    Causes of Disorders According to the Biological Approach

    • According to the biological approach, disorders such as schizophrenia are caused by biological factors, such as genetics or brain chemistry.

    View on the Causes of Depression

    • The biological approach views depression as having a biological basis, such as a chemical imbalance.

    Social Benefits of the Biological Approach

    • The successful applications of the biological approach provide a social benefit by improving the treatment and understanding of mental health disorders, ultimately improving the quality of life for individuals and society as a whole.

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    Test your knowledge on the scientific aspects of the biological approach in psychology, including its testability, replicability, and measurement. Explore examples such as Raine's study on criminal brains and PET scans.

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