Biological Approach Quiz

What is a key strength of the biological approach due to its use of standardised procedures?

• It allows for subjective data collection.

• It enables replication and reliability of findings.

• It focuses on qualitative data.

• It reduces the need for experiments.

How does the biological approach contribute to treating psychological disorders?

• By using qualitative data.

• By applying therapies like psychosurgery.

• By focusing on individual case studies.

• By avoiding the use of medication.

What is the success rate of capsulotomy in treating OCD according to the document?

• 50%

• 67%

• 75%

• 80%

What does the term "nomothetic" refer to in the context of the biological approach?

• Studying individual cases in depth.

• Focusing on qualitative data.

• Studying groups to find general patterns.

• Avoiding generalization of findings.

According to the document, what is a weakness of the biological approach?

• It is too focused on qualitative data.

• It is reductionist.

• It lacks scientific rigor.

• It is too complex.

What is the relationship between oxytocin levels and relationship status according to the biological approach?

• Single people have higher levels of oxytocin.

• New lovers have lower levels of oxytocin.

• Single people have lower levels of oxytocin.

• Oxytocin levels are unrelated to relationship status.

What is the role of serotonin in the experiments mentioned in the document?

• It is the dependent variable.

• It is the independent variable.

• It is a controlled variable.

• It is not mentioned in the experiments.

What is the benefit of the nomothetic approach in the biological context?

• It focuses on individual differences.

• It allows findings to be generalised to the wider population.

• It avoids the use of large sample sizes.

• It reduces the need for quantitative data.

What does the nativist approach assume about behaviors?

• Behaviors are learned through experience.

• Behaviors are innate and inborn.

• Behaviors are influenced by social factors.

• Behaviors are determined by environmental factors.

What is a weakness of the determinist approach?

• It emphasizes personal responsibility.

• It denies personal responsibility for behaviors.

• It supports the idea of free will.

• It focuses on environmental factors.