OCR GCSE Psychology - Problems - biological explanation of schizophrenia

OCR GCSE Psychology - Problems - biological explanation of schizophrenia

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7 Qs

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OCR GCSE Psychology - Problems - biological explanation of schizophrenia

OCR GCSE Psychology - Problems - biological explanation of schizophrenia

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9th - 10th Grade

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symptom of schizophrenia is associated with the temporal lobes?

auditory hallucinations

delusions

lack of motivation

speech poverty/ disorganised speech

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the brain is associated with memory?

hippocampus

temporal lobes

pre-frontal cortex

limbic system

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the biological theory of schizophrenia ignore?

nature: the role of internal processes

nurture: the role of poverty and family circumstances

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Does the biological theory of schizophrenia show cause and effect?

Yes because it's clear that the neurological differences lead to the disorder

No because the neurological differences could cause or be caused by schizophrenia

No because it's clear that the neurological differences lead to the disorder

Yes because the neurological differences could cause or be caused by schizophrenia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which criticism of the biological explanation of schizophrenia relates to reductionism?

The biological explanation doesn't leave room for free will

The biological explanation cannot show direct cause and effect

The biological explanation can be scientifically tested

The biological explanation is too simplistic to explain a complex disorder

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Does the biological explanation of schizophrenia account for free will

No - it's determinist

Yes - it's determinist

No - people can change their behaviour

Yes - people can change their behaviour

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which neurotransmitter is associated with schizophrenia?

Serotonin

Noradrenaline

Dopamine

Oxytocin