Theories of Motivation 1. Instinct Theory The assumption of the theory is that there is an innate biological force causing an organism to act in a certain way. These “forces” are perceived to be automatic‚ involuntary‚ and unlearned behavior patterns or reflexive behaviors that are elicited when certain stimuli are present. 2. Homeostatic Theories The assumptions of the homeostatic theory are that organisms attempt to maintain homeostasis‚ the balance of physiological state or equilibrium
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Catherine Walker Topic I: Bio-rhythms (separated into six essay topics) Biological rhythms: There are three types of biological rhythm; circadian‚ ultradian and infradian. Circadian rhythms are those which complete a cycle in a 24 hour period such as the sleep-wake cycle‚ heart rate or metabolism. People have variations within the circadian rhythms‚ notably the owl/lark division describing people who have biological clocks which run ahead or behind the average. Ultradian rhythms are those which
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The primary objective of this experiment is to determine the stress that various alcohols have on biological membranes. Membranes within cells are composed mainly of lipids and proteins and often serve to help maintain order within a cell by containing cellular materials. Different membranes have a variety of specific functions. One type of membrane-bound vacuole found in plant cells‚ the tonoplast‚ is quite large and usually contains water. In beet plants‚ this membrane-bound vacuole also contains
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Biological Determinism: The biological determinism theory is best displayed during the time period between 1865 and 1890. The icon that best demonstrates biological determinism is Darwin. The mid to late 1800s was a crucial time period for biological determinism because Charles Darwin came up with his idea of “Origin of the Species” in 1859 which Darwin discussed evolution and help set up the stage for ideas that promote heredity and biology as causes of criminal behavior. Although Darwin did not
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The Metamorphosis of Humanist Italy The Italian Renaissance‚ beginning around 1360 was a period of great growth. Specific social and political conditions spurred development in trade‚ travel‚ warfare‚ scholarly expansion and education. Inevitably Italians began to reflect differently on the world around them and how they interacted with it. Changing ideas caused a definite shift from medieval values: piety and social seclusion‚ to humanist values: material and scholarly gain. Time spent in monasteries
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Whitney Barnes: SENSATION & PERCEPTION WORKSHEET a) Briefly describe the path of information from the targeted sensory organ (i.e. eye‚ ear‚ skin‚ etc.) to the brain. Include a synthesis of terms/information from both Chapter 2 - Biological Basis of Behavior and Chapter 3 - Sensation and Perception in your description. When you are using your ears you can choose what you want to listen to‚ but you cannot choose what you are hearing. The first step is when the pinna collects sounds that enter through
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the biological approach to criminal behaviour and sough to explain the notion of environmental and social influence on offenders. It is‚ however essential to investigate the theory of how biological analysis is effective in criminality. Also the impact on society and the minds of the offenders is worth examining. This essay will also include the development of biological theories that have been used for centuries as well as the criticisms of those theories. The debate of biological theories and
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University of Phoenix Material Chart of Theories Theory |Key Figures |Key Concepts of Personality Formation |Explanation of Disorder Personality |Validity |Comprehensiveness |Applicability |Cultural Utility | |Psychosocial Humanistic |Erik Erickson Carl Rogers Abraham Maslow |Erickson was interested in childhood development‚ and its effects on adult society. Erikson ’s theory refers to ’psychosocial crisis ’ which represents internal emotional conflict. With the emotional
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Student Study Guide for Ronald L. Akers and Christine S. Sellers’ Criminological Theories: Introduction‚ Evaluation‚ and Applications Fourth Edition Prepared by Eric See Youngstown State University Roxbury Publishing Company Los Angeles‚ California 1 Student Study Guide by Eric See for Criminological Theories: Introduction‚ Evaluation‚ and Application ‚ 4th Edition by Ronald L. Akers and Christine S. Sellers Copyright © 2004 Roxbury Publishing Company‚ Los Angeles‚ California
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The biological approach can be used to explain many thing within health and social care‚ it can also be useful in diagnosing and treating service users‚ and is effective for practitioners to asses and help their patience within heath care and social care alike. The biological approach can have a positive impact on the service user because tests such as the assessment scale are available so that they can fully understand why there behaviour is the way it is‚ and also what is normal and abnormal for
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