Biological Approach to Behavior
Overview
At the biological level of analysis our focus is on the biological influences on our behavior, for example genetics, hormones, neurotransmitters and brain structures. Is our intelligence determined by our biology and genes, or does the environment have a role to play? What is the interaction between the environment and our physiology? We will also take a look at evolutionary explanations on our behavior by for example examining disgust as one evolutionally beneficial reaction. The field of behavioral genetics takes the skills of biological analysis used to study the differences between species and applies these skills to studying individual differences in humans. These are the components at the biological level of analysis needed to understand our complex biological system and the psychological functions it supports.
Learning Objectives
General
Hormones and behavior
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The Brain and Behavior
Genetics and Behavior
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Classroom Presentations
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Videos
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