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Biological approach

The biological approach attempts to explain behaviour in terms of different biological processes, including genes, hormones, neurotransmitters, etc. According to the biological approach, the brain and the mind are identical, and brain physiology and biochemical imbalances can affect behaviour. Biological psychologists also believe that behaviour can be inherited, as it is determined by genetic information.