Levels of Analysis Framework in Psychology

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The level of analysis framework in Psychology helps in analyzing human behavior and
interaction in psychology. The level of analysis was used by the psychologists to develop an
understanding about the underlying factors that determine a specific pattern of behavior.
Psychologists typically explained the operation of the framework at three different levels which
comprised of the biological level, psychological level and the environmental or social level
(Passer, Smith and Norris 2016, P.28). The biological level refers to the genetic factors as well as
the brain functions that influence a behavior. On the other hand, the psychological level refers to
the emotional drive for the particular behavior. The environmental level refers to the experience
acquired on exposure to a particular social or physical environment. In order to develop a better
understanding about the coordinated functioning of the identified levels, research scholars had
used the explanation of mind-body a nature-nurture interactions. Mind-body interactions can be
used to understand the coordinated functioning of the biological and the psychological level. For
instance, scrolling through a food blog might strike pangs of hunger. This example, clearly helps
in understanding the connection between the psychological stimulation of the mind with a
picture of a sumptuous food that subsequently elicits a feeling of being hungry. In addition to
this, the level of analysis psychological framework has also effectively resolved the controversial
question about whether our biological trait or experiences direct our behavioral pattern.
Technically the collective interplay of nature, nurture as well as psychological factors determines
a specific psychological trait. Therefore, it can be summarized that the human behavior is
directed by multiple causative factors that include the biological trait, environment, previous
experiences as well as psychological factors and collectively shape the thoughts and motives
(The Guardian 2019).