Biological Approach 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyApproachesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: ElyseHeronCreated on: 28-06-17 15:09 Hormones chemicals secreted by the endocrine system into the blood and other bodily fluids 1 of 15 genotype genetic make-up of an individual 2 of 15 phenotype characteristics shown by a person that have occurred because of their genes and the environment 3 of 15 central nervous system brain and spinal cord 4 of 15 peripheral nervous system sends and reveives info to the CNS for limbs and torso, which collect info from the environment 5 of 15 neuron nerve cell which transfers info throughout the nervous system 6 of 15 endocrine system affects the transfer and secretion of hormones throughout the body 7 of 15 neurotransmitters chemicals within the cerebral fluid that transmit signals 8 of 15 biological approach views humans as biological organisms, biological explanations for all aspectsof psychological functioning 9 of 15 evolution change over successive generations of the genetic make-up of a particular population 10 of 15 gene part of the chromosome of an organism that carries info in the form of DNA 11 of 15 natural selection inherited characteristics that enhance an individuals survival success are passed on to the next generation 12 of 15 pituitary gland (master gland) produces hormones that control other glands and bodily functions 13 of 15 nature/nurture whether a person's development is predisposed in his DNA or influenced by environment 14 of 15 diathesis-stress model explains behaviour as a predispositional vulnerability, together with stress from life experiences 15 of 15
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