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5. The biological approach

The biological approach to studying behavior argues that many behaviors have physiological origins and that human beings should also be studied in terms of their biology. Psychologists have found that the relationship between biological factors and behavior is bidirectional—that is, biology may affect behavior and cognition and vice versa. Psychologists study how environmental factors interact with biological systems...

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