Bio LOA Principles

1. The Principles of
Biological LoA

2. Today’s Objective
Content Objective
 I can identify the
three main
principles that
define the
Biological LoA
Language Objective
 I can define
Reductionism

3. I.B. Learning Outcomes
 B1- Outline principles that define the
biological level of analysis
 B2- Explain how principles that define the
biological level of analysis may be
demonstrated in research

4. Biological Level of Analysis
Warm-Up
 Two twins are separated at birth but
discover each other at the mall 20 years
later. It turns out that they both are skilled
at soccer, hate bananas, are studying to
become nurses, and have a fear of
lightning. How can you explain this?

5. Principle 1:
Reductionism
 Complex behaviors can be explained
based on biological functions.

6. Principle 2:
Animal Research
 The behavior of animals help teach us
about Human Behavior.

7. Principle 3: Genetics
 Human behavior is, to some extent,
genetically based.

8. The Teenage Brain
 Tell your teenage brain story to your pod.
 Explain how your story relates to the
physiological development of the teenage
brain.
 Essential Question: To what extent can the
“teenage moments” be explained by the
neurological functions of the individual? What
other factors may be impacting their
behavior?