BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATIONS I. GENETIC FOUNDATIONS A. The foundations of development are heredity and environment. Heredity supplies our genotype (genetic makeup)‚ while heredity and environment combine to form the phenotype (observable characteristics). B. The Genetic Code 1. Chromosomes store and transmit genetic information. Each cell in the human body contains 23 pairs of chromosomes. 2. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecules make up chromosomes. 3. A gene is a segment of a DNA molecule
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Biological Approach to Depression The biological approach is based on the idea that depression has a physical or organic cause. One explanation suggests that some people are simply more genetically inclined to develop depression‚ as Hecimovic suggested that it was caused by a mutation in the 5-HTT gene‚ which was responsible for coding for serotonin production‚ and that this mutation is inherited. Family studies‚ twin studies and adoption studies have all helped support the role of genetics in
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of King Charles I in Spain is unclear and controversial. Most people believe that innate biological factors played a gigantic role in European dominance over the world. Still‚ the modern world not being totally ruled by Europe dismisses the idea
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1 Elucidate on the theological and psychological basis of counseling. Counseling psychology focuses on providing therapeutic treatments to clients who experience a wide variety of symptoms. It is also one of the largest specialty areas within psychology. The Society of Counseling Psychology describes the field as " a psychological specialty [that] facilitates personal and interpersonal functioning across the life span with a focus on emotional‚ social‚ vocational‚ educational‚ health-related‚
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Hormones and Behaviors Sarah Wegner BEH/225 December 12‚ 2014 Nancy Ault Hormones and Behaviors The endocrine system plays a big part in the production and distribution of hormones into the body. These hormones can affect an individual’s behavior greatly. Hormones such as estrogen affect a woman’s moods and emotions; steroid hormones cross the bloodstream directly to the brain and affect the neurons directly. This action can cause changes in behavior for both men and women. The endocrine system acts as
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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 of the nervous system: • receive information; input
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Theories as the Basis for Nursing Practice Seema R Sulemani Homeland University NURS 211 SF12 October 14‚ 2012 Abstract Theory development is the fundamental step for expansion of nursing knowledge. The knowledge has been borrowed from different disciplines to build the nursing theories. The categorization of theories is based on their scope of practice. The grand nursing theories are the most complex and abstract in their nature. Middle range theories are inducted mostly from grand nursing
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Circulatory System of Frogs vs. Circulatory System of Humans The circulatory system of a human compared to that of a frog is different due to the number of chambers each contains. A frog’s heart has three chambers (two atria‚ and a single ventricle)‚ whereas a human’s has four (two atria‚ and two ventricles). The atrium of a frog receives deoxygenated blood from the blood vessels that drain the various organs of the body. The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and skin. Both
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4 Biogeochemical Cycles Project Due: Wed‚ Dec 12th/Thurs‚ Dec 13th Using your book‚ notes‚ & other creditable sources‚ you will produce a labeled diagram and summary of each of the 4 biogeochemical cycles showing the transfers and transformations of these vital substances. Make sure you address the specifics listed for each cycle. 1. Hydrological cycle On the cycle diagram label the following: a. condensation b. precipitation c. percolation/infiltration
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Outline and evaluate the biological approach to psychopathology (8 marks) The biological approach is all to do with the neuroanatomy (brain structure)‚ biochemistry (hormones) and viral infections and genes. It is a reductionist view as it does not look at childhood conflicts (psychodynamic) does not look at cognitive (mind). Genetic inheritance is one‚ this is when your genes are passed on from your parents to the child. It is normally studied on monozygotic twins‚ this is because they have the
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