Describe two reasons why it may be problematic to use the term “sex” to refer to the biological aspects of being male or female and “gender” to refer to the culturally constructed aspects of being male or female.
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Write an essay explaining the different biological processes that cause an endocrine gland to release a hormone. Explain also the mechanism that inhibits hormones’ secretion in the body.
Hormones’ release is strictly controlled in the body. Different mechanisms trigger the release of hormones. Write an essay explaining the different biological processes that cause an endocrine gland to release a hormone. Explain also the mechanism that inhibits hormones’ secretion in the body. NO more than 800 words!!!
Describe which neurotransmitters and hormones could be impacted by the stress and coping methods that you have already described.
Many if not all college students experience stress in their lives. Describe a situation that you would consider a common source of stress for college students. Consider ways that students can try to minimize the negative consequences of this type of stress. Based on your learning about biological influences in psychology, consider how these influences […]
How have ideas about race evolved and changed since ancient times?
1) In what ways should race be considered a modern idea? 2) In what ways is race NOT a biological concept? 3) How have ideas about race evolved and changed since ancient times?
Identify careers, other than psychology, that might benefit from a foundational knowledge of biological psychology.
1. Identify careers, other than psychology, that might benefit from a foundational knowledge of biological psychology. 2. How can principles and theories of biological psychology be applied in professional practice in psychology and other professions? 3. Within a context of social and cultural differences, describe practical applications of biological psychology to understanding values that underlie […]
Describe the advantages of new imaging techniques (MRI, fMRI, PET, CT scans, etc.) for studying brain function. Can you imagine what new advances might be in the future? How do you imagine they will help us to understand biological psychology better?
Recent developments in brain scanning techniques have advanced our understanding of brain functioning enormously. Please describe the advantages of new imaging techniques (MRI, fMRI, PET, CT scans, etc.) for studying brain function. Can you imagine what new advances might be in the future? How do you imagine they will help us to understand biological psychology […]
Describe Proteins, Carbohydrates and Lipids. Assume you are describing these to a colleague who is very intelligent but does not know anything about biology.
Proteins, Carbohydrates and Lipids Weekly assignments are worth 100 points each. Assignments are homework, affording you the opportunity to demonstrate familiarity and understanding of what you have been learning through course instruction. Assignments can be, but are not limited to, any of the following activities: papers or essays case studies problem sets slide presentations projects […]
Discuss the suggestion that there are biological predispositions to a certain temperament. Shriner, B., & Shriner, M. (2014).
Discuss the suggestion that there are biological predispositions to a certain temperament. Shriner, B., & Shriner, M. (2014). • Identify signs have been suggested to align to differing temperaments. • Identify behaviors that parents and caregivers can utilize to support challenging temperaments. • Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including the […]
Discuss the effects of media on depression in females and include various types such as TV, movies, magazines and social media.
Discuss the effects of media on depression in females and include various types such as TV, movies, magazines and social media. Describe the biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that may play a role in the significant disparity between the sexes in regards to depression. Include evolutionary theories on why women are more often diagnosed with […]
