Psychology / Unit 1 Psych 0021 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Biological Perspective
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The idea
The biological perspective explains behavior through the nervous system, genes, hormones, and brain structure.
In practice
Persistent low mood is examined for neurotransmitter activity and inherited risk before anything else is considered.
Where people slip
A biological explanation is one level of explanation, not the bottom of a stack where truth is stored.
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