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The Biological Level of Analysis

1.    Outline principles that define the biological level of analysis

2.    Examine one study related to localization of function in the brain

3.    Explain, using one or more examples, the effects of neurotransmission on human behavior

4.    Explain, using examples, the function of two hormones on human behavior

5.    Discuss two effects of the environment on physiological processes

6.    Examine one interaction between cognition and physiology in terms of behavior

7.    Discuss the use of brain-imaging technologies in investigating the relationship between biological factors and behavior

8.    Discuss the extent to which genetics influences behavior

9.    Examine one evolutionary explanation of behavior

10.  Discuss ethical considerations in research into genetic influences on behavior