AP PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGYS HISTORY APPROACHES

SUBFIELDS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which approach to psychology studied the link between biological and psychological process? For example, how do the brain’s chemicals influence our thoughts?
A
psychodynamic
B
socio-cultural
C
biological
D
functionalism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Biopsychology is a branch of psychology that analyzes how the brain, neurotransmitters, and other aspects of our biology influence our behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.

Detailed explanation-2: -The biological approach believes behavior to be as a consequence of our genetics and physiology. It is the only approach in psychology that examines thoughts, feelings, and behaviors from a biological and thus physical point of view. Therefore, all that is psychological is first physiological.

Detailed explanation-3: -The biological approach to psychopathology believes that disorders have an organic or physical cause. The focus of this approach is on genetics, neurotransmitters, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy etc. The approach argues that mental disorders are related to the physical structure and functioning of the brain.

Detailed explanation-4: -What methods are used? The most common research methods used in psychology are experimental, case studies and correlational studies. This is the same for biological psychology as any field.

Detailed explanation-5: -The biological approach to psychology, also known as neuropsychology, is one of many approaches used to explain human mental processes and behavior.

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