ASSIGNMENT 04 PS350 Biological Psychology

PS350 Biological Psychology

Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for specific format requirements.

Part A

The author of your textbook is a proponent of using animals for scientific research to gain insight into human medical, mental, and behavioral issues.She maintains that animal experimentation is a necessary part of that research.

a.      Present two (2) reasons that the author argues to justify the use of animals in psychological research.

b.     Provide one (1) specific example to support each argument.

Part B

Genetic research methods are extremely useful to the study of the physiology of behavior because they help researchers understand the role of genetics in physiological differences across individuals.

a.      Identify one (1) genetic method and explain how this method is used to study genetic factors, providing two (2) examples.