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IB Psychology

Possible Unit Exam Questions: Biological Approach

Directions: For your study guide, please answer the questions which are bolded as you would for an SAQ. Utilize your home work sheets, your command word form, and your SAQ guidelines.

1. Outline principles that define the biological level of analysis and explain how these

principles may be demonstrated in research. (Not a test question but answer in order to be sure you understand the Biological Approach) [9 marks]

2. Explain one study related to localization of function in the brain [9 marks]

3. Explain, using one or more examples, the effects of neurotransmission on human behavior

[9 marks]

4. Using one or more examples, explain functions of two hormones on human behavior [9 marks]

5. Discuss the use of brain-imagining technologies in investigating the relationship between

Biological factors and behavior [9 marks]

6. Discuss two effects of the environment on physiological processes. [9 marks]

7. With reference to relevant research studies, discuss the extent to which genetic

inheritance influences human behavior. [9 marks]

8. Explain aggression from the biological perspective [9 marks]

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