Biological Level

The biological level is the observation of the physical aspects of the brain, such as physiology and chemicals. There are 3 overarching headings in the biological level, which together contain 14 learning outcomes, of which 8 are essays and 6 are 8 marks.

General Learning Outcomes

GLO1: Outline principles that define the biological level of analysis.

GLO2: Explain how principles that define the biological level of analysis may be demonstrated in research.

GLO3: Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the biological level of analysis.

GLO4: Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the biological level of analysis.

Physiology and Behaviour

PB1: Explain localisation using a key study as an example.

PB2: Explain one study related to localisation of function in the brain.

PB3: Using one or more examples, explain effects of neurotransmission on human behaviour.

PB4: Using one or more examples, explain functions of two hormones in human behaviour.

PB5: Discuss two effects of the environment on physiological processes.

PB6: Examine one interaction between cognition and physiology in terms of behaviour. Evaluate two relevant studies.

PB7: Discuss the use of brain imaging technologies in investigating the relationship between biological factors and behaviour.

Genetics and Behaviour

GB1: With reference to relevant studies, to what extent does genetic inheritance influence behaviour?

GB2: Examine one evolutionary explanation of behaviour.

GB3: Discuss ethical considerations in research into genetic influences on behaviour.