Answering the approaches question
Using the biological approach to explain a behaviour
"Lottery addict children
Britain is producing a generation of child gamblers hooked on the Lottery and
fruit machines. Disturbing new research by two eminent academics shows
that hundreds of thousands of children-some as young as 11- are now
addicted despite the supposed legal restrictions. The findings will fuel
warnings from lottery critics that the country is storing up social problems and
is likely to trigger pressure for a uniform age limit of 18 on all gambling."
(Reproduced from AQA A specimen material.)
In the A level examination you will be required to explain a target behaviour
using any approach. The aim of this activity is to offer you, the candidate, the
opportunity to express your true understanding of the approach by your ability
to use it in a novel situation.
How would you explain lottery addiction in terms of the biological
approach? The currency of the......
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