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What is biological psychology primarily concerned with?
Which explanation describes how a behavior develops through interactions of genes and experiences?
Which term refers to the belief that the universe consists of only one kind of substance?
What aspect is included in the physiological explanation of behavior?
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Which statement best exemplifies the functional explanation of a behavior?
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What is a key feature of identity position in the context of substance theories?
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Which of the following is NOT a major issue discussed in biological psychology?
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In the context of songbird behaviors, what would a physiological explanation include?
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Study Notes
Biological Psychology Overview
- Biological Psychology explores the physiological, evolutionary, and developmental mechanisms of behavior and experience.
- Synonymous terms include biopsychology, psychobiology, and behavioral neuroscience.
- Neuroscience encompasses anatomical and chemical details relevant to behavior.
Types of Biological Explanations of Behavior
- Physiological Explanation: Links behavior to brain and organ activity.
- Functional Explanation: Describes the evolutionary purpose behind a structure or behavior.
- Ontogenetic Explanation: Examines the development of structures or behaviors, influenced by genes, nutrition, and experiences.
- Evolutionary Explanation: Reconstructs the evolutionary history behind behaviors or structures.
Examples in Songbirds
- Physiological: Breeding male songbirds exhibit larger brain areas influenced by testosterone.
- Ontogenetic: Young male songbirds learn songs by mimicking adult males.
- Evolutionary: Similar songs between certain species suggest a shared ancestral origin.
- Functional: Male songbirds sing during the breeding season to attract females and deter competing males.
Mind-Brain Relationship
- Dualism: The belief that mind and body are separate substances, capable of existing independently.
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Monism: Opposes dualism, asserting that the universe consists of one substance.
- Materialism: Everything that exists is physical or material.
- Mentalism: Only the mind is posited as real.
- Identity Position: Proposes a unified substance that includes both material and mental aspects.
Career Opportunities in Biological Psychology
- Exploration of diverse professional avenues may include research, clinical practice, and academic fields related to psychological and biological intersections.
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Description
Explore the fundamental concepts of Biological Psychology, including the mind-brain relationship and the physiological, evolutionary, and developmental mechanisms that influence behavior and experience. This quiz delves into key terms and theories related to biopsychology and behavioral neuroscience.
