Many scholars have attempted to explain criminal behaviour by identifying a genetic trait or other biological causes or indicator for criminality (Cullen and Agnew‚ 2011). Ellis and Walsh (2011) argue that while there is not a single “criminal behaviour” genetic trait‚ there are genetic trait that are associated with crime. They further suggest that these traits might provide evolutionary advantages to their holders in some circumstances. For example‚ traits such as deception and cheating would likely
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Social / Biological Death Humans are bound to die inevitably. Not a single person‚ no matter how much money you have‚ or how beautiful you are‚ death is inescapable. While we all know we are eventually be deceased‚ we try to make the best of it. We all strive to make our life as comfortable as possible; surround ourselves with warm people‚ fall in love‚ start a family‚ make friends‚ and the list goes on. Majority of people lead a normal‚ satisfying happy life until their age catches up and passes
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Biological essentialism is the belief that "we are how we are" because of our genetic makeup‚ this includes our race‚ gender‚ sexuality etc. Biological essentialism also includes assuming that the behaviours and preferences of different species are already biologically pre-determined instead of behaviour and preference being affected from the choices made or the environment and its conditions that surround the species. A perfect example of biological essentialism in everyday
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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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Detection of Biological Molecules Introduction: Without carbon‚ nitrogen‚ hydrogen‚ sulfur‚ oxygen and phosphorus‚ life wouldn’t exist. These are the most abundant elements in living organisms. These elements are held together by covalent bonds‚ ionic bonds‚ hydrogen bonds‚ and disulfide bonds. Covalent bonds are especially strong‚ thus‚ are present in monomers‚ the building blocks of life. These monomers combine to make polymers‚ which is a long chain of monomers strung together. Biological molecules
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Brain cells‚ hormones‚ and genes (etc) relate to everything one thinks‚ feels‚ does. Biological Psychology: The study of the cells and organs of the body + the phys/chem changes in behavior + mental processes. • Behaviours and mental processes influenced by biology‚ biological processes by environment as well Nervous system : Complex combination of cells that mainly function to let an organism gain information about what is going on inside/outside body and how to respond to it. Three functions
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Essay plan Discuss the influence of biology on gender Definitions: Sex: the biological fact of being male or female‚ which is determined by chromosomes. Gender: psychological characteristics of male and female Genes: Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes Sex of baby is determined at conception Males have XY chromosomes Females have XX chromosomes First 40 days after conception‚ embryos develop in the same way and have female and male anatomy If ovum is fertilised by a sperm carrying another
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Describe two biological therapies for schizophrenia and then evaluate each in terms of effectiveness (8 + 16 marks): One biological therapy is the use of typical anti-psychotic drugs‚ such as Chlorpromazine. The main aim of this drug is to treat schizophrenia by reducing the amount of dopamine in the brain. This is because high levels of dopamine are thought to cause schizophrenia‚ therefore by reducing the amount of dopamine‚ the symptoms of schizophrenia should reduce. Typical anti-psychotic drugs
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Task: Discuss two or more biological explanations for the development of schizophrenia. One biological explanation for schizophrenia is genetics. This theory states that a person’s genes determine whether they develop schizophrenia or not. Family studies‚ twin studies and adoption studies have explored the roles of genes in the development of sz. Gottesman conducted a family study and he identified that the closer someone is genetically to a person with sz‚ the more likely to develop sz. For example
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“When discussing the theories on personalities you could name a view that are researched. Biological Theories are the approach of genetics and personality traits. Behavioral Theories suggest that personality is a result of interaction between the individual and the environment. These theorist reject theories that internal thoughts and feeling into account. Psychodynamic Theories are influenced by Freud‚ focuses on the childhood experience and the unconscious mind in personality. Humanist Theories
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