AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which approach to psychology focuses on the body, the brain, the nervous and endocrine systems, and genetics?
A
humanistic
B
biological
C
behavioral
D
cognitive
E
psychoanalytic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Biological psychology, also called physiological psychology, is the study of the biology of behavior; it focuses on the nervous system, hormones and genetics.

Detailed explanation-2: -Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system) and its functions.

Detailed explanation-3: -  The biological perspective of psychology emphasizes the influence of biology on our history.   Biologically oriented psychologists focus on connections between the brain and behavior.   They also focus on the influences of hormones and genes.   Subject Matter: Nervous System, glands, and hormones, genetic factors.

Detailed explanation-4: -Biopsychology. Biopsychology is a branch of psychology focused on how the brain, neurons, and nervous system influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Detailed explanation-5: -Biopsychology is a branch of psychology that analyzes how the brain, neurotransmitters, and other aspects of our biology influence our behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.

There is 1 question to complete.