27 April answers

What does the biological approach focus on in terms of behavior?

Behavior originating from biology such as genes, brain structure, and neurochemistry.

What is test retest reliability?

The likelihood that if a test is repeated, it will garner the same responses/data.

What is the role of the MAOA gene in aggression?

MAOA is an enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters and is correlated with aggression when linked to the low activity form of the MAOA gene.

What evidence supports the role of testosterone in aggression?

Wagener (1980) found that castrating male mice, which significantly dropped their testosterone levels, led to a massive decrease in aggressive biting behavior.

What is the maximum shock level in Milgram’s experiment?

450V.

Who proposed the idea of different types of long-term memory?

Tulving proposed the idea of different types of long-term memory, including episodic, semantic, and procedural.

What is a monotropic bond?

The primary attachment between an infant and a single caregiver, usually the mother.

Why is flooding less suitable for complex phobias?

Because it doesn’t address underlying thoughts and beliefs and may exacerbate symptoms in individuals with multiple triggers or severe anxiety.

What are global commons?

International, supranational, and global resource domains where common-pool resources are found, outside the political reach of any one nation.

What characterizes the carbon cycle?

It is a system with inputs, outputs, stores, and flows.

What is coastal recession?

The retreat of the coastline caused by physical factors such as geological or marine conditions.

How can higher energy prices affect demand?

They can reduce demand as consumers and businesses seek to cut costs, while lower prices can stimulate demand.

What is unique about the music used in Soda Lake?

There is no music used in Soda Lake.

How does Richard Alston’s Soda Lake reflect the Mojave Desert?

Through minimalist, isolated movements that echo Nigel Hall’s sculpture, performed in silence.

How are cultural differences often perceived?

Exaggerated due to a focus on contrasting societal patterns and behaviors that highlight distinctions more than similarities.

Where is the visual cortex located, and what does it do?

Located in the occipital lobe, it processes visual information.

What are some economic impacts of volcanoes?

Damage to infrastructure, agriculture, property, disruption to services, decline in tourism, evacuation costs, and global supply chain disruptions.

What is counter-urbanisation?

The movement of people from urban to rural areas, driven by quality of life, economic opportunities, and technological advancements.

What threats do tropical rainforests face?

Deforestation, climate change, and invasive species.

What themes are common in Cherkaoui’s work?

Equality and cultural exchange, personal and cultural difference, religion and spirituality, rejection, transformation, and authenticity.

How does Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui integrate theatre in his work?

He blends dance with theatre to explore cultural identity, human connection, and societal issues through movement, gesture, and visual storytelling.