Biological Approach
An example of how this approach explains how we behave
How does this approach explain Social phobia (a persistent and irrational fear of social situations. Of interacting or performing in front of people)
Key terms that are used to explain behavior with the approach:
What does the Biological Approach think causes behavior?
All our behavior is explained by our genetic structure (Nature)
Genotype influences behavior
Physical structures only- not the environment
Biological structures such as: the brain, CNS, brain chemistry and the autonomic nervous system- explain behavior
Inheritance: How genetic make-up influences behavior and physical appearance
Change of behavior to adapt and survive the environment. Most likely to reproduce and pass changes onto the offspring
Genotype
Phenotype
Genome
Genetic make-up
CNS
the brain
autonomic nervous system
Comparative Method: Animals are biologically the same as humans - used to investigate behavior
OOM - Observable, Objective, Measurable. Scientific so it can give us cause and effect
Many practical applications
Behaviour, and therefore irrational fear, is based upon responses of the biological structures on the surrounding environment