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Reflective Learning Journal 2
The Biological Influences
The biological level of analysis connects, relates or associates the psychological
characteristics to a particular behavior. This analysis examines brain structures, investigates the
different levels of brain transmitters, evolution, and genetics and its role in enhancing or
influencing human behavior. For instance, persons engaging in specific lifestyle and dietary
habits may do so in the realization of multiple health benefits, and to avert specific ailments. It is
further important to note that the hippocampus is a specific brain structure associated with
remembering. Such specific human and biological structures define the underlying behaviors and
influences on specific behavior. And as a result, the biological influences of behavior are
considered as critically underpinning in the investigation of human behavior in psychology.
Cognitive Level
The cognitive analysis examines the manner humans see and understand the world. Other
than focusing on specific brain structures, features and their influences on human behavior, this
approach looks at the major brain processes such as schema and memory. Brain processes have
an underlying impact on human behavior, and this means that such processes can be examined
and investigated in the analysis of conducts, actions, and practices (Mills, 2008, 14). It is
important to note that due to the influence of cognition on behavior, another different model of
counseling has been established to help patients with psychological and cognitive disorders deal
adequately with these disorders.