27 April answers

  1. The biological approach focuses on behaviour originating from biology such as genes, brain structure and neurochemistry

  2. Test retest reliability is the likelihood that if a test is repeated, it will garner the same responses/data

  3. MAOA is an enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters in the brain, including serotonin, which is linked to aggression. MAOA is regulated by the MAOA gene, and several studies have found a correlation between the low activity form of the MAOA gene and aggression

  4. Supporting evidence for the role of testosterone in aggression comes from Wagener (1980), who castrated male mice, causing a significant drop in their testosterone production, resulting in a massive decrease in aggressive biting behaviour

  5. The maximum shock level in Milgram’s experiment is 450V

  6. Tulving proposed the idea of different types of long term memory, such as episodic, semantic and procedural

  7. A monotropic bond is the primary attachment between an infant and a single caregiver, usually the mother

  8. Flooding is 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

  9. Global commons is a concept to describe international, supranational and global resource domains in which common-pool resources are found. They are areas that lie outside of the political reach of any one nation or state

  10. The carbon cycle is a system because it has inputs, outputs, stores and flows

  11. Coastal recession refers to the retreat of the coastline caused by physical factors such as geological or marine conditions

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

  13. There is no music used in Soda Lake

  14. Richard Alston’s Soda Lake (1981) reflects the sparse, arid geometry of the Mojave Desert through minimalist, isolated movements that echo Nigel Hall’s sculpture. Performed in silence, the choreography features angular, extended lines, weighted floor work, and intense focus, mirroring the desolate landscape and sculpture's suspended forms

  15. Cultural differences are often exaggerated due to the focus on contrasting societal patterns and behaviours, which can highlight distinctions more prominently than similarities

  16. The visual cortex of the brain is the area of the cerebral cortex that processes visual information, located in the occipital lobe

  17. Economic impacts of volcanoes include damage to infrastructure, agriculture and property, disruption to services, tourism decline, evacuation costs and global supply chain disruptions

  18. Counter-urbanisation is the movement of people from urban to rural areas, driven by factors like quality of life, economic opportunities and technological advancements

  19. Tropical rainforests are under threat due to deforestation, climate change and invasive species

  20. Common themes in Cherkaoui’s work include equality and cultural exchange, personal and cultural difference, religion and spirituality, rejection, transformation and authenticity

  21. Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui often blends dance with theatre in his work as a way to explore cultural identity, human connection, and societal issues through movement, gesture, and visual storytelling. Here’s how he uses it: