OCR GCSE Psychology - Problems - biological explanation of schizophrenia

What symptom of schizophrenia is associated with the temporal lobes?

• auditory hallucinations

• delusions

• lack of motivation

• speech poverty/ disorganised speech

Which part of the brain is associated with memory?

• hippocampus

• temporal lobes

• pre-frontal cortex

• limbic system

What does the biological theory of schizophrenia ignore?

• nature: the role of internal processes

• nurture: the role of poverty and family circumstances

Does the biological theory of schizophrenia show cause and effect?

• Yes because it's clear that the neurological differences lead to the disorder

• No because the neurological differences could cause or be caused by schizophrenia

• No because it's clear that the neurological differences lead to the disorder

• Yes because the neurological differences could cause or be caused by schizophrenia

Which criticism of the biological explanation of schizophrenia relates to reductionism?

• The biological explanation doesn't leave room for free will

• The biological explanation cannot show direct cause and effect

• The biological explanation can be scientifically tested

• The biological explanation is too simplistic to explain a complex disorder

Does the biological explanation of schizophrenia account for free will

• No - it's determinist

• Yes - it's determinist

• No - people can change their behaviour

• Yes - people can change their behaviour

Which neurotransmitter is associated with schizophrenia?

• Serotonin

• Noradrenaline

• Dopamine

• Oxytocin