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Biological Level of Analysis Learning Outcomes and Associated Studies/ConceptsLearning OutcomeControlling conceptRelevant StudyImportant points to discussOutline principles that define the BLOA.Note: Only SAQNote: For this question, the research is only here for very brief support. The focus should be on explaining the principle.1) Biological correlates of behaviour.2) Animal Research can provide insight into human behavior3) Behaviour can be innate because it’s genetically based.Explain how principles of the BLOA can be demonstrated in research.Note: Only SAQSee above notes.Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the BLOA.Note: SAQ or LAQYou should know at least 2 research methods that are useful at the BLOA. Need to make sure you thoroughly explain the full methodology of the method chosen.Most common: Experiments and correlational studies, but case studies okay.Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the BLOA.Note: SAQ or LAQYou should know at least 2 studies, and you should have a clear understanding of all major ethical considerations and how they work/interact. You shouldn’t simply say, “this is unethical”. You need to know how the researchers accounted for these ethical considerations, and how they rely on one another.Explain one study on localization of function on the brain.Note: only SAQYou need to explain how researchers were investigating how a specific part of the brain affected a specific behavior.Explain, using one or more examples, the effects of neurotransmission on behavior.Note: only SAQYou should know TWO neurotransmitters and how they affect behavior. Choices: dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine, noradrenaline.Explain, using examples, the functions of two hormones in human behavior.Note: only SAQIt asks for HUMAN behavior, so you should focus on human studies. Animal studies are only relevant here if the connection to human behavior is explicitly made. Options: cortisol, adrenaline, melatonin, oxytocin, testosterone.Discuss two effects of the environment on physiological processes.Note: SAQ or LAQThis is asking how physiological processes (neuroplasticity) are affected by one’s surroundings/ experiences.Examine one interaction between cognition and physiology in terms of behavior.Note: SAQ or LAQThis is looking particularly at how physiological elements can influence cognition (i.e. memory). Arousal, etc. The term “interaction” is key.Discuss the use of brain-imaging technologies in investigating the relationship between biological factors and behavior.Note: SAQ or LAQLooking at CT scans, MRIs, fMRIs, and PET scans specifically. You need to focus on biological elements (localization, structures, etc.).With reference to relevant research studies, to what extent does genetic inheritance influence behavior??Note: SAQ or LAQYou’d likely be looking into concordance rates, particularly in the use of twins’ studies, adoption studies, and family studies, or a combination thereof.Examine one evolutionary explanation of behavior.Note: SAQ or LAQFocus should be on the theoretical proponents of evolution and not genetic inheritance alone.Discuss ethical considerations into genetic influences on behavior.Note: SAQ or LAQYou’d want to focus on the specific ethical issues related to investigating genetics; could be related to how the studies were carried out in terms of ethical guidelines, how findings have been applied, or the use of data. ................
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