Glossary B
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Biological perspective refers to a theoretical perspective in which it is assumed that disturbances in emotions, behavior, and cognitive processes are caused by abnormalities in the functioning of the body. Biological perspective is the attempt to explain behavior in terms of underlying biological principles; the approach to identifying causes of behavior that focuses on the functioning of the genes, the brain, the nervous system, and the endocrine system.
Biological predisposition refers to the presumed hereditary readiness of humans to learn certain skills, such as how to use language, or a readiness to behave in particular ways.
Biological predisposition also refer to biological factors passed on from one generation to the next that increase the likelihood of an individual developing a certain disorder.
Biological psychologists refer to type/kind of psychologists who analyze the biological factors influencing Behavior and me
Biological psychology refers to the study of the physiological, evolutionary, and developmental mechanisms of behavior and experience.
Biological rhythm refers to any repeating cycle of biological activity, such as sleep and waking cycles or changes in body temperature.
Biological Senescing: refers to the process of growing older physically.
Biological system includes all those processes necessary for the physical functioning of the organism. Sensory capacities, motor responses, and the workings of the respiratory, endocrine, and circulatory systems are all biological processes.
Biological theories refer to theories of abnormality that focus on biological causes of abnormal behaviors