2 May answers

  1. The endocrine system is a network of ductless glands that produce and release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

  2. Culture influences psychiatric diagnoses by shaping perceptions of mental health, affecting diagnostic criteria, and leading to disparities in treatment approaches, as seen in tools like the DSM and ICD.

  3. One limitation of twin studies is that they cannot separate shared environment from genes, as twins (especially identical twins) are very likely to be treated similarly

  4. Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition where males are born with an extra X chromosome (XXY), leading to symptoms like infertility, small testes, and tall stature.

  5. Obedience dropped to around 47.5% when location was changed in Milgram’s study

  6. The case study of Clive Wearing is one of the most well-documented examples in psychology and neuroscience, illustrating the devastating effects of amnesia caused by severe damage to the medial temporal lobes, particularly the hippocampus

  7. Critics argue that children can form multiple attachments, not just one primary figure, challenging Bowlby's monotropy concept.

  8. Anger in depression can manifest as irritability, hostility, or sudden anger attacks, and may be directed inwardly or outwardly, often influenced by cultural factors.

  9. An oil choke point is a narrow channel or strategic location through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply must pass, making it vulnerable to disruptions.

  10. Decomposition is the process by which dead organic substances are broken down into simpler organic or inorganic matter such as carbon dioxide, water, simple sugars and mineral salts. The process is a part of the nutrient cycle and is essential for recycling the finite matter that occupies physical space in the biosphere

  11. Soft engineering is a sustainable coastal management approach that uses natural materials and processes to stabilize shorelines, reduce erosion, and enhance habitats.

  12. OPEC influences oil prices by setting production quotas for member countries, creating either a scarcity to increase prices or a glut to lower them.

  13. Christopher Bruce often uses narrative in his work to aid audience understanding and to revolve around stories or characters, emphasizing emotion and social commentary.

  14. Christopher Bruce’s choreography often reflects social and political themes, addressing issues like political oppression, human rights, poverty, and ecological awareness. His works, such as Ghost Dances, Swansong, and Rooster, use dance to highlight suffering, injustice, and the fight for dignity, while also commenting on cultural and historical contexts.

  15. Soft determinism, or compatibilism, is the belief that free will and determinism can coexist, allowing individuals to make choices based on their desires and intentions within a predetermined universe.

  16. Contralateral control is the brain's wiring where each hemisphere controls and receives sensory input from the opposite side of the body.

  17. Shallow earthquakes occur between 0 and 70 km depth and are more damaging, while deep earthquakes occur between 70 and 700 km and are felt over a wider area.

  18. Culture-led regeneration is a process that uses cultural activities and institutions to drive economic, social, and physical regeneration in urban areas, as demonstrated by studies like those in Liverpool and Morecambe Bay.

  19. Extractive reserves are primarily located in tropical forests, aquatic, floodplain, and savanna landscapes, with 50 reserves covering over 10 million hectares in Brazil.

  20. In Sutra, the life-sized wooden boxes symbolise confinement, discipline, and self-control, reflecting the Shaolin monks’ rigorous training. They also serve as dynamic choreographic elements, transforming into walls, mazes, and other structures that interact with the dancers throughout the performance.

  21. The minimalist white-box set design of Sutra reinforces themes of simplicity, discipline, and introspection, mirroring the monks’ ascetic lifestyle. The versatile wooden boxes—constantly reconfigured—create visual metaphors for confinement, transformation, and the interplay between restriction and freedom, deepening the work’s emotional and philosophical impact.