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    This chapter discusses the biological perspective on addiction. When looking at this perspective it is important to understand the biological causes of addiction‚ tolerance and withdrawal. The chapter discusses the different ways drugs can be administered and absorbed. Further it talks about the different ways drugs are metabolised and excreted and how drugs affect the central nervous system. Lastly it examines tolerance and withdrawal as understood from the biological perspective. There are many

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    In her paper‚ War: An Invention- Not a Biological Necessity‚ Margaret Mead says that "…warfare‚ by which I mean organized conflict between two groups as groups‚ in which each group puts an army (even if the army is only fifteen Pygmies) in the field to fight and kill‚ if possible‚ some of the members of the army of the other group- that warfare of this sort is an invention like any other of the inventions in the terms of which we order our lives‚ such as writing‚ marriage‚ cooking our food instead

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    Identification Of Biological Molecules Biology 12 Behrooz Kianian Period: 4 Partner: Chantelle Date: Thursday‚ Nov 7th Question 1. What happens to protein when they are exposed to very high temperatures? Proteins exposed to very high temperatures become denatured. Meaning they change shape. If a protein is denatured

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    motivation can also be a motivation in which an individual is trying to avoid some sort of external punishment. Extrinsic motivations are not personal‚ they are based on exterior motives‚ such as rewards. 3. Give an example of each: Biopsychological and biological theories of motivation. -

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    to a greater understanding of nature and nurture and how this interaction can affect the risk of an individual developing schizophrenia. This essay intends to discuss the findings of the aforementioned research and draw on further evidence from biological psychology in relation to the nature/nurture debate. Our genome or DNA is organized into genes‚ which pass on genetic information from one generation to the next‚ activation of a particular gene results in the synthesis of a particular functional

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    ½Give an account of the structure and properties of Biological membranes. Include details of the modifications of membrane structure found in different specialised cells and organelles½ The Fluid Mosaic model was codified by Singer and Nicolson in 1972. It describes the structure and properties of the cell membrane very simply. Every membrane consists of a Phospholipid bilayer. This is simply two layers of phospholipid molecules that come together due to their unique properties. The heads of the

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    Social and biological factors have a large impact on individuals by triggering specific behaviors. These factors have a social effect‚ where changes occur depending on the people that surround them‚ and biological effects‚ which depend on their genetics‚ hormones‚ etc. Body weight‚ is the weight of a persons body. Biologically‚ the weight of a person may be based on their genetics‚ depending on their parent’s traits that were passed down to them. Such as a kid‚ that is a newborn to two

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    The biological level of analysis consists of the following principles: 1. Behaviour is innate because it is genetically based 2. Animal research can provide insight into human behaviour 3. There are biological correlates of behaviour The Biological level of analysis is vital in helping us to understand how soldiers may be affected differently in similar situations. This level

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    Biological factors are something that contributes hugely to the formation and maintenance of relationships- whether it is romantic‚ friendly or family related. Many researchers have conducted studies in which they have attempted to try and explain the link between biological factors and human relationships. I am going to specifically focus on Bowlby’s study on the role of hormones in bonding‚ Buss’ study on women jealousy and its relation to estrogen levels‚ Fishers study on the brain and its role

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    Discuss Biological Treatments for Schizophrenia (24 marks) The vast majority of people who suffer from schizophrenia will receive some form of treatment to try and diminish their symptoms. There are drug therapies that help patients to function as well as possible‚ and were founded in the 1950’s when the drugs were given to hospital patients to try and calm their anxiety before surgery but were also found to relieve the symptoms of schizophrenia and so consequently were used for treatment of

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