Biological level of analysis:



Learning Outcomes for Biological Level of Analysis

Physiology and Behavior

• Using one or more examples, explain effects of neurotransmission on human behavior (SAQ)

o Serotonin: Kasamatsu & Hirai (Sensory deprivation); Marazziti et al (Love)

o Acetylcholine: Martinez & Kesner (Learning and memory in rats)

• Explain one study related to localization of function in the brain (SAQ)

o Phineus Gage case study

o HM case study-memory

o LeDoux- fear and emotion

• Using one or more examples, explain functions of two hormones in human behavior (SAQ)

o Oxytocin: Love-Morhenn et al

o Melatonin: Sleep – Avery et al

o Adrenaline: Emotion – Schacter & Singer

• Examine two effects of environment on physiological processes (ESSAY)

o Melatonin: Seasonal Affective Disorder – Avery et al

o Enriched/Deprived Environments: Rosenzweig & Bennett (1972)

• Examine studies on one interaction between cognition and physiology (ESSAY)

o Meditation: Davidson (2004); Brefczynski-Lewis et al (2007)

• Discuss the use of brain imaging technologies (CAT, PET, fMRI) in investigating the relationship between biological factors and behavior (ESSAY)

o PET: Meditation-Davidson (2004)

o fMRI: Meditation- Brefczynski-Lewis et al (2007)

Genetics and Behavior

• With reference to relevant studies, to what extent does genetic inheritance influence behavior (cognitions, emotions, behavior)? (ESSAY)

o Intelligence: Bouchard & Mcgue (1981); Bouchard et al. (1990); Scarr & Weinberg (1977); Horn et al. (1979)

o Bullying: Eley et al (1999); Lieu and Raine (2004); Olweus (1993)

• Examine one evolutionary explanation of behavior (ESSAY)

o Altruism: Kin Selection Theory or Reciprocal Altruism Theory

General Learning Outcomes

Utilize any of the studies listed above to support your arguments in the general learning outcomes.

o Outline principles that define the biological level of analysis (SAQ)

o Explain how principles of biological analysis are demonstrated in research (SAQ)

o Discuss how and why certain research methods are used for biological analysis (ESSAY)

o Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the biological level of analysis (ESSAY)

o Discuss ethical considerations in research into genetic influences on behavior (ESSAY)

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