Discuss two biological explanations of depression (8+16 marks) AO1: One biological explanation for depression is family studies. Family studies have proved that having a first-degree relative with depression appears to be a risk factor of depression. These studies select people who already have the depression (the probands) and examine whether other members of their family have been‚ or might be diagnosed with depression. Research has found that around 20% of such relatives have depression compared
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thoughts and harming one self and etc. Biological approach - Depression Depression can be common between families and past onto generations‚ however there can be other biological effects. Depression running in families was a known for a while‚ however until recently it was discovered that people could have interpreted the disorder from the environment. If the depression is quite extensive
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The importance of water in Biological Systems Much of the Earths surface is comprised of water‚ as well as much of biological systems; for instance‚ the human body consists of approximately 70% of water‚ and in other biological organisms this figure could even be 95%. This largely relies on the bonding of water‚ whereby two hydrogen atoms bond to one oxygen atom; hydrogen bonding is the strongest intermolecular force due to its high polarity. Hence‚ what is the biological importance of water? Water
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Biological perspective is a major way to understand human and animal behavior. It covers everything from genetics‚ brain‚ immune system‚ and nervous system. It defines how and why a person is reacting the way they do. Biological perspective for example discusses that a person being aggressive can be due to possible brain damage. Biological perspective explains how your nervous system can be reaction to stress. I will discuss how biological perspective discusses the parasympathetic and sympathetic
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Lab Report 2 Biological Media Meva Tinsley Georgia State University Lab Report 2 Introduction: Biological Media Microorganisms require nutrients and certain environmental conditions in order to thrive. In the lab‚ we use a Biological Media to aid in growth reproduction. Also referred to as a culture medium‚ a Biological Media is a substance used to support the growth of microorganisms. The two types of media most commonly used in Microbiology are selective media and differential
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There are of course many potential threats to biological diversity in Canada. Changes to the landscape (generally done by humans)‚ can have a devastating affect on biological diversity‚ due to the destruction of the previous landscape (whether lakes‚ rivers‚ forests‚ or whatever) for human use. Another is pollution‚ there are of course many different forms of pollution‚ so to be more specific‚ air pollution can have a devastating affect on biological diversity in Canada. Not only can some emissions
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The biological perspective states that the brain uses a number of chemicals as messengers to communicate with other parts of itself and with the nervous system. These chemical messengers‚ called neurotransmitters‚ are released and received by the brain’s many nerve cells‚ which are also called neurons. Neurons are constantly communicating with each other by way of exchanging neurotransmitters. This communication system is essential to all of the brain’s functions. A tiny space called a synapse connects
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W \M.vO Margaret Mead Warfare: An Invention — Not a Biological Necessity (1940) IN 1969‚ TIME MAGAZINE named anthropologist Margaret Mead (1901-1978) the "Mother of the World." This title stemmed in part from Mead’s work with young girls in various cultures around the world‚ but it also recognized the moral and intellectual status that she earned during her fifty-year career as the world’s most famous and respected anthropologist. Mead was born in Philadelphia in 1901. She earned a
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Homosexuality: Biological or Learned Behavior Axia College of University of Phoenix Homosexuality is at the front lines of the nature versus nurture debate. Many studies have been conducted‚ but a clear cause has yet to be found. Anti-homosexuals‚ consisting mainly of religious groups‚ believe that homosexuality is abnormal‚ unnatural‚ and can be changed. Because of their beliefs‚ homosexuality must be a learned behavior. Whether homosexuality is biological or learned behavior is still a mystery
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this paper is to discuss the three major theories of criminology. This paper will talk about the theories that best and worst describe why crime happens. The three major theories of crime are: biological‚ psychological and sociological. In further examining this paper you will see discussions of personal opinions of the author. The biological theory states that criminals are born and they are not made. I feel that the biological theory would be the theory that least describes why crime happens. For
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