The Biological Approach
An examination of how genes, biological structures, and neurochemistry influence human behaviour.
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An examination of how genes, biological structures, and neurochemistry influence human behaviour.
Key Questions
- How do genes and neurochemistry influence human behaviour?
- Evaluate the evolutionary explanation for psychological traits.
- Discuss the implications of biological determinism in understanding human actions.
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