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The Biological Level of Analysis. Principles of the Biological Level of Analysis. Cognitions, emotions & behaviours are the products of the anatomy & physiology of our nervous & endocrine systems. Principles of the Biological Level of Analysis. Behaviour can be inherited.
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Principles of the Biological Level of Analysis • Cognitions, emotions & behaviours are the products of the anatomy & physiology of our nervous & endocrine systems.
Principles of the Biological Level of Analysis • Behaviour can be inherited.
Principles of the Biological Level of Analysis • Animal research can help us understand human behaviour.
How does the biological level of analysis explain behaviour?
How does the biological level of analysis explain behaviour? Brain Chemistry Genetics
Methodology • Experiments • Case Studies • Correlational Studies
Ways to study the brain / body • Post-mortem • Invasive • Non-invasive
Outline of the unit: • Neurotransmitters • Localization of function • Hormones • Genetic research • Evolutionary psychology