Outline and evaluate the biological approach to addiction For “cool” Amreen I structure it like this: How the approach explains initiation of an addiction How the approach explains maintenance of an addiction How the approach explains relapse Evaluation (AO1‚ AO2‚ AO1‚ …) IDA The biological approach suggests that genetic factors may create a predisposition to the initiation of an addiction. An individual who inherits a genetic abnormality relating to the regulation of dopamine is more likely to
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BLO #2 LO #2- Explain how principles that define the Biological Level of Analysis may be demonstrated using theories and/or studies. Introduction Principle 1 Behavior can be innate because it is genetically based. This means that evolution may play a role in behavior. Natural selection makes species differ in behavior due to adaption. Darwin: survival of the fittest Genetics in a family are passed on (Violence/intelligence) Genetics vs. environment Predispositions Study: Minnesota Twin
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Provide 2 or more biological explanations of schizophrenia? 1) Genetic Factors Gottesman: Schizophrenia is more common in the biological relatives of a Schizophrenic‚ the closer the degree of genetic relatedness‚ the greater the risk. If a parent has schizophrenia the chance of child having it is 10% MZ twins have 48% chance risk of developing Schizophrenia if their twin has the disorder‚ whereas DZ twins 17% chance of having Schizophrenia if their twin has the disorder‚ that’s more than
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Question: With the aid of specific examples‚ describe the concept of a hierarchy of biological organization. What is meant by the phrase “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts?” Answer: In an attempt to appreciate the world from a biological view of molecules‚ cells‚ and atoms; the study in which these properties build upon each other‚ called emergent properties‚ aid in understanding the human body and other life forms and the functions that nonliving matter contribute that assist
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Slowing the Biological Clock Team B BSHS 371 July 23‚ 2012 Rafael Gomez Slowing the Biological Clock The biological clock is an organism’s rhythm that controls the cycle of behaviors that occur on a daily basis. Slowing the biological clock is in reference to the cells that are constantly changing in an individual’s body. A person should take care of his or her body at a young age because the effects of the care will have outcomes as the person ages. There are several contributing
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Considerations in the Adult Life Cycle i. Young Adulthood Young adulthood is generally the period from age 20 to late 30s‚ and is characterized by slightly declining physiological indicators‚ such as stamina‚ endurance and other general aches and pains not experienced in earlier years. Young adulthood is a time of rapid growth‚ life changes‚ and learning‚ that influence an individual throughout his or her lifetime. According to Erickson‚ in early adulthood‚ the focus on the individual person is usually
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relies on a substance for normal functioning”. The various addictions vary but several theories claim to give explanations to the modelling of addiction. Genetic theories‚ exposure theories (both biological and conditioning)‚ and adaptation theories. Biological model - According to this model‚ biological factors within the individual is the main cause for addictive behaviour. Neuro-chemical imbalances or having a genetic predisposition towards addictive behaviour are examples of the model. Therefore
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Biological Theories of Aging Human Growth and Development Introduction Aging is a biological phenomenon all the living things are undergoing. We are not sure about anything in the world except the aging. We are approaching getting nearer to the death from the time of the birth onwards. No living thing in the world has the ability to defeat death as it occurs sometimes naturally and sometimes accidently. Aging has different dimensions like physical‚ psychological‚ and social. There are
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adapt to different environmental changes in their habitat. Because of natural selection more species are able to have a better chance of survival in their habitats and produce more offspring than other species that do not go through these changes that take place. Natural selection will most commonly occur because of changes in climate‚ predators‚ or competition for food and mating. There are many people in the world who are sceptics of natural selection and
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Biological Criminal Behavior Jordan Miller‚ Amy Showers‚ Sarah Wilson‚ Myron Reynolds‚ Cristine Saldate‚ Aisha Peeples CJA 314 May 14‚ 2012 Alonzo Medina Biological Criminal Behavior People perceive that crime‚ primarily violent crimes‚ such as murder‚ is the most serious crime society faces in modern times. This has led to efforts by many research groups to attempt to find the cause of such criminal behavior. The focus of such research is biological issues with the belief that a biological
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