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    Objective: 1) To test the presence of reducing sugars which is glucose in the Benedict’s test. 2) To test the presence of non-reducing sugars which is sucrose by using Hydrolysis then Benedict’s test. 3) To test the presence of the starch by using iodine test. 4) To test the presence of lipids in corn oils when using the Sudan Ш and Emulsion tests. 5) To test the presence of proteins in an egg albumen in the Biuret’s test. 6) To test the presence of Vitamin C and ascorbic acid in the DCPIP

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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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    Dr. Strode English 101:KK 17 September 2010 The Biological and Cultural View on Gender Society has drilled an image into our minds as people of how the role of each gender should be played out. There are two recognized types of genders‚ a male and a female. Most people come to think that gender is just male or female. Yet it has become more complex then that. Today it is not just that if you have male parts‚ you are a man‚ the opposite goes for women

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    Psychologists conduct three main types of research: experimental‚ correlational‚ and clinical. The experiment is an investigation seeking to understand relations of cause and effect. The experiment changes a variable‚ or a cause‚ and measures how it changes the other variable in the experiment (effect). Concurrently‚ the investigator of the experiment tries to hold all other variables constant so he/she can attribute any changes to the manipulation. The manipulated variable is called the independent

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    for normal functioning”. The various addictions vary but several theories claim to give explanations to the modelling of addiction. Genetic theories‚ exposure theories (both biological and conditioning)‚ and adaptation theories. Biological model - According to this model‚ biological factors within the individual is the main cause for addictive behaviour. Neuro-chemical imbalances or having a genetic predisposition towards addictive behaviour are examples of the model. Therefore‚ an individual may

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    Psychology has given the world little cause for amazement” Sinead Clarke Word Count: 1‚769 “Psychology has given the world little cause for amazement” In 1843‚ John Stuart Mill published “System of Logic Ratiocinative and Inductive‚ Being a Connected View of the Principles of Evidence and the Methods of Scientific Investigation” (A System of Logic) in which he declared “psychology should leave the realm of speculation and philosophy and become a science of observation and experiment.” Commencing

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    encouraging patients to challenge distorted cognitions and change destructive patterns of behavior. Change Your Thinking Are You In Control? How to get into the driver’s seat of your own life. The Biology of Psychotherapy Therapy IS a biological treatment. Seven Questions for Judith Beck A cognitive therapist discusses her approach to therapy. How to Fight Depression and Anxiety Dealing with depression and anxiety. Confident and Kicking Albert Ellis on confidence‚ REBT‚ and stoicism

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    Credit value: 10 Unit 17 Psychology for sports performance 17 Psychology for sports performance Sport psychology is the study of people and their behaviours in a sporting arena. Recently‚ interest in sport psychology has increased. Athletes and coaches talk regularly in the media about how sporting success can be attributed to how focused and motivated a player is‚ or how well a team has been able to work together. As a result‚ there is now a growing appreciation of the huge impact that

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    Main Theories Both Freud and Erikson had their own theories on personality development‚ with Erikson ’s theory being an offshoot of Freud ’s. The theories are separated into stages of a person ’s life according to age and how well a person will adapt and thrive as an adult if a certain quality or characteristic is acquired during each stage. Both of these theories are very similar‚ as they both have many of the same dividing age groups for development. However‚ there are several differences

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    Glossary Psychology- Academic & applied discipline that involves the scientific study of mental functions and the brain. Overt behavior- The behavior that is observable & open to others. Covert behavior- The behavior that is not observable & open to others. Empirical evidence- Information that is acquired by observation or experimentation. Psychologist-A person trained and educated to perform psychological research‚ testing‚ and therapy. Academic psychologist- the study of methods of training

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