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    these people are active members of a community. While there are many studies about why these people murder‚ there have been no actual breakthroughs. So the question that still remains is what type of psychological disorder could cause this kind of behavior? Robert Ressler‚ the former director of the F.B.I.’s

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    In this activity you will take a tour of the human brain and explore the major brain regions to discover the functions of each region or area. Functional Specialization • In terms of brain function‚ what is functional specialization? Hearing a sound or moving our thumb is controlled by a cluster of neurons. This gives us the capability of the nervous system. A neural network is the cluster of neurons. • Why is the principle of complex communication important to understand? Each neural

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    muscle cells " Autorhythmic cells " Cardiac cycle " Cardiac output " 1 Functions of Circulatory System "   Transportation" –  Respiration"   Transport 02 and C02." –  Nutrition"   Absorbed digestion products delivered to liver and tissues" –  Excretion"   Carry metabolic wastes to kidneys" –  Hormonal: "   Carry hormones to target tissues" 2 The cardiovascular system circulates blood to tissues "   Pulmonary circulation"   Coronary circulation"   Systemic circulation"

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    Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga Comparison between Nyasha and Tambudzai Nyasha and Tambu live significantly different experiences and are exposed to different things‚ especially in the beginning of the novel‚ which is a void that separates their thoughts. Their personalities and behavior also contradict each other‚ giving them a contrasting response towards society and their view on things. The events experienced by Nyasha and Tambu are significantly different mostly due to the family’s

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    BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR Functional Specialization • In terms of brain function‚ what is functional specialization? Functional specialization is the function of the nervous system. Each of the neurons located within the nervous system are grouped into clusters‚ these clusters have a specific purpose in the body’s function. Such as movements of the limbs‚ emotions‚ memory and bodily functions. • Why is the principle of complex communication important to understand? The principle of complex

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    understanding human behavior? Socialization is the process in which an individual learns the way of life of his/her society‚ learn the trick of the trade and develops the capacity and the potential to function both as an individual and as a member of the society by internalizing the culture in which the society is based on. Socialization is a life-long process occurring at all stages in life starting from the day the individual is born. Naturally‚ sociologists believe that most (if not all) human behavior

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    other animals behave 2) Explain and understand the causes of these behaviours 3) Predict how people and animals will behave under certain circumstances 4) To influence or control behaviour through knowledge and control of its causes to enhance human welfare. Psychology as a Basic and Applied Science Basic Research: The quest for

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    Chapter 2 Brain and Behavior The cerebral cortex outer layer of the cerebrum has the two largest hemispheres that covers the upper part of the brain which are divided into smaller portion called lobes. Corticalization is an increase in size of the wrinkling of the cortex and without this we would not be any smarter than any other animal. Cerebral hemispheres are divided into right and left halves of the cortex connected by thick band axon fibers called corpus. Hemispheric specialization‚ testing

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    AP Psychology One of the most useful generalizations in psychology is that “behavior is adaptive”. Behaviors change due to an individuals experience over time. The changes take place so that the individual is able to better adapt to their environment or situation. For example‚ the adaptive value was founded by Charles Darwin. In his book‚ Survival of the Fittest‚ he shows how animals make sure to bring their kids come out in a safe environment to survive. One generalization that can be described

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    TMA 2 Part 1 Describe how neurons in the central nervous system communicate. Using examples‚ discuss how this has helped us to understand human behaviour. Human cognition‚ emotion‚ motivation and ultimately life is made possible by neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). This essay will briefly describe the processes involved in neuronal communication and discuss how this knowledge has helped improve our understanding of human behaviour‚ specifically with regards to neurological and

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