Psych Biological and Cognitive Analysis
Biological Level of Analysis:
-Outlining the principles that define the BLA:
What will be in this essay:
1. State what you will be talking about.
2. Define the BLA.
3. State the principles of BLA:
-Behavior has physiological bases.
-Behavior can be inherited
-Behavior has evolutionary processes.
-Animal studies give an insight into human behavior.
4. Purpose of the BLA
5. Bi-directional relationship in human behavior.
6. Reductionist approach.
The writing part:
Outline all of the principles with given case studies:
-Behavior has physiological bases: Behavior focuses on genes, hormones, neurotransmitters, and localized part of the brain. Case Study: HM and his personality change.
-Behavior can be inherited: It can be passed down genetically, by genetic mutation. Case study: Minnesota Twin Study.
-Behavior has evolutionary processes: Adaptation to the environment gives a better access in passing down genes, which is why animal and human behavior is similar. Darwin's theory: individuals with better characteristics will better adapt to the environment (survival and reproduction). Case study: a study by Chartrand and Bargh where they examined the chameleon effect in humans.
- Animal studies give an insight into human behavior: Animals are tested a lot in human research because animals and humans have lots of similarities in reactions. Experiments on animals have made an advance in medicine and psychology, and have brought major improvements in health. Case study: Martinez and Kesner: the role of acetylcholine on memory.
Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the biological level of analysis:
-State what would be said in the essay.
-Define BLA
- Outline what is a research method? What is the purpose of research methods? To collect and analyze data, and a way to manipulate in order to conduct their case studies.
- State the 6 main research methods: Experimental study,
-Outlining the principles that define the BLA:
What will be in this essay:
1. State what you will be talking about.
2. Define the BLA.
3. State the principles of BLA:
-Behavior has physiological bases.
-Behavior can be inherited
-Behavior has evolutionary processes.
-Animal studies give an insight into human behavior.
4. Purpose of the BLA
5. Bi-directional relationship in human behavior.
6. Reductionist approach.
The writing part:
Outline all of the principles with given case studies:
-Behavior has physiological bases: Behavior focuses on genes, hormones, neurotransmitters, and localized part of the brain. Case Study: HM and his personality change.
-Behavior can be inherited: It can be passed down genetically, by genetic mutation. Case study: Minnesota Twin Study.
-Behavior has evolutionary processes: Adaptation to the environment gives a better access in passing down genes, which is why animal and human behavior is similar. Darwin's theory: individuals with better characteristics will better adapt to the environment (survival and reproduction). Case study: a study by Chartrand and Bargh where they examined the chameleon effect in humans.
- Animal studies give an insight into human behavior: Animals are tested a lot in human research because animals and humans have lots of similarities in reactions. Experiments on animals have made an advance in medicine and psychology, and have brought major improvements in health. Case study: Martinez and Kesner: the role of acetylcholine on memory.
Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the biological level of analysis:
-State what would be said in the essay.
-Define BLA
- Outline what is a research method? What is the purpose of research methods? To collect and analyze data, and a way to manipulate in order to conduct their case studies.
- State the 6 main research methods: Experimental study,