Biological Psychology by Alisa Chao https://padlet.com/alisachao253/pn6rrnwklh8s1758 Psychology approach en-us 2023-06-27 23:17:00 UTC 2023-06-28 05:02:11 UTC hello@padlet.com What is the Biological Approach in Psychology? alisachao253 https://padlet.com/alisachao253/pn6rrnwklh8s1758/wish/2633772051 The Biological approach is a perspective of psychology where it focuses on the human behavior being built upon the physical basis and biology of an individual or animal. It studies the genetics, DNA, immune system, brain, hormones, etc.]]> 2023-06-27 23:30:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alisachao253/pn6rrnwklh8s1758/wish/2633772051 An Example of the Biological Approach alisachao253 https://padlet.com/alisachao253/pn6rrnwklh8s1758/wish/2633774703 An example of the biological perspective in psychology is how some people inherit depression. Around 50% of cases of depression is due to their brain chemistry and biology passed down by past generations, meaning depression is encoded into some people's genetics. Anti-depressants are able to suppress depression symptoms by  affecting the neurotransmitter-levels. ]]> 2023-06-27 23:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alisachao253/pn6rrnwklh8s1758/wish/2633774703 A Key Assumption alisachao253 https://padlet.com/alisachao253/pn6rrnwklh8s1758/wish/2633777573 One of the key assumptions of the biological approach is the involvement of specific traits and behaviors being passed down from our parents, and how traits are passed down from one generation to another to ensure survival in the natural environment. ]]> 2023-06-27 23:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alisachao253/pn6rrnwklh8s1758/wish/2633777573 What other factors are involved with shaping the way someone acts? alisachao253 https://padlet.com/alisachao253/pn6rrnwklh8s1758/wish/2634065974 Biology plays a big role in shaping how a person behaves, yes, but other factors majorly impacts the mind as well. The way somebody acts or thinks may be molded into something that conforms with the social standards, a mindset that is socially acceptable. Past experiences can impact the way someone behaves as well, whether it is a traumatic experience, insightful experience, a pleasant one, etc.]]> 2023-06-28 05:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/alisachao253/pn6rrnwklh8s1758/wish/2634065974