The premise here is that all differences in human behaviour are explained by physical differences between individuals. Whether that is genetics, hormones, neurotransmitters or brain structure.
Central Nervous System and neurotransmitters
The effect of recreational drugs
Brain structure as an explanation of aggression
Brain structure
Understand how different brain structures explain aggression including the role of the limbic system, amygdala and PFC.
Brain structure
Evolution
Freud as an alternative explanation
Hormones
Classic study
Raine et al
These short mark exam-style questions focus on the biological classic study.
Comparison of two classic studies for a psychological issue or debate.
Development over time
Contemporary study
Research methods
Papers
Biological Practice Paper
Research Methods in Biological Psychology
Brendgen et al – Contemporary study
Brain structure
Recreational drugs and the transmission process