The biological approach to psychology looks at the person's genes and heritage for the causes of the people acting the way they do.
yes
Biological psychology is generally nomothetic. The nomothetic approach aims to even out individual differences so that the observations lack bias. This justifies generalising the findings of such research. Because biological psychology research is primarily experimental, a nomothetical stance is assumed simply because researchers (using a psychobiological approach) are looking for typical behaviour, not unique behaviour - thus looking for data with which to apply a generalisation to all people, or most people.
Biological psychology
Evolutionary psychology with an emphasis on physiological psychology
Biological
yes
Health Psychology
It was determined that general paresis was a result of contracting syphilis many years earlier.
It was determined that general paresis was a result of contracting syphilis many years earlier.
Evolutionary psychology is a part of biological psychology. In biological psychology we learn about the inner workings of the brain and how it can affect our behavior or cause disorders.
Biological psychology is generally nomothetic. The nomothetic approach aims to even out individual differences so that the observations lack bias. This justifies generalising the findings of such research. Because biological psychology research is primarily experimental, a nomothetical stance is assumed simply because researchers (using a psychobiological approach) are looking for typical behaviour, not unique behaviour - thus looking for data with which to apply a generalisation to all people, or most people.
It was determined that general paresis was a result of contracting syphilis many years earlier.
No. Health psychology is a specific area of professional psychology. Health Psychology has a medical (biological) focus, and often focuses on an individual that has a medical condition (pain, chronic illness, other debilitating illnesses..) and works on treating/improving their psychological condition (reducing depression, anxiety, and building coping skills).
Biological psychology
Biological psychology is the application of the principles of biology to the study of mental processes and behaviour.
James W. Kalat is a well-known author of psychology textbooks. Some of his popular works include "Introduction to Psychology" and "Biological Psychology." His books are widely used in college courses around the world.
who is the father of physiological/biological psychology