BLOA Learning Objectives

General Learning Outcomes:

1. Outline principles that define the biological level of analysis.
2. Explain how principles that define the biological level of analysis may be demonstrated in research (that is, theories and/or studies).
3. Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the biological level of analysis (for example, experiments, observations, correlational studies).
4. Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the biological level of analysis.

 

Physiology and Behaviour:

1. Explain one study related to localisation of function in the brain.
2. Using one or more examples, explain effects of neurotransmission on human behaviour.
3. Using one or more examples, explain functions of two hormones in human behaviour.
4. Discuss two effects of the environment on physiological processes.
5. Examine one interaction between cognition and physiology in terms of behaviour. Evaluate two relevant studies.
6. Discuss the use of brain imaging technologies (for example, CAT, PET, fMRI) in investigating the relationship between biological factors and behaviour.

 

Genetics and Behaviour:

1. With reference to relevant research studies, to what extent does genetic inheritance influence behaviour?
2. Examine one evolutionary explanation of behaviour.
3. Discuss ethical considerations in research into genetic influences on behaviour.