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To what extent does genetic inheritance influence behaviour |
Great extent: Bouchard et al (Minnesota, intelligence) To some extent influenced by enviro: Caspi et al |
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Examine one evolutionary explanation of behaviour |
Disgust: Fessler et al Choice of mate/ Attraction: Wedekind |
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Discuss 2 enviro effects on physiological processes |
Stimulus (redistribution of hippocampal grey matter): Maguire et al Stressors (PTSD/ hippocampal atrophy): Bremner et al |
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Discuss ethical considerations in research into genetic influences on behaviour |
Genetic analysis of DNA: Caspi et al Twin Studies: Bouchard et al |
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Examine one interaction between cognition and physiology |
HM (physiology: brain structure, cognition: memory, behaviour: amnesia) |
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Discuss the use of brain imaging technologies investigating the relationship b/w biological factors and behaviour |
MRI: Maguire fMRI: Berridge & kringelbach (dopamine + nucleus accumbens = pleasure seeking Endorphins + orbitofrontal = subjectives) |
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Explain the effect of hormones on behaviour |
Oxytocin: baumgatner et al (fMRI reduced response in amygdala and caudate nucleus - learning + memory) Cortisol: meaney |
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Explain effects of neurotransmission on behaviour |
Acetylcholine: martinez and kezner Dopamine: berridge & kringelbach |
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Explain one study related to localisation of function in the brain |
HM (corkin et al) |
