Gene amplification and duplication
Gene amplification and duplication is the process in which the genes duplicate to form more…
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Evolutionary time as measured by gradual random changes in genome
The molecular clock uses a constant rate of random change or mutation in a genome…
The Link Between Attitudes and Behavior
Attitudes can positively or negatively affect a person’s behavior, regardless of whether the individual is…
Components of Attitudes
Attitudes are thought to have three components: an affective component (feelings), a behavioral component (the…
Biological and Sociocultural Motivators that Regulate Behavior
Biological and sociocultural factors can play a large part in motivation. As drive reduction theory suggests,…
Factors that Influence Motivation
Motivation is a complex psychological and behavioral event that can be influenced by a variety…
Theories that Explain How Motivation Affects Human Behavior
While no single motivation theory that explains all aspects of human motivation, there are several…
Speciation
Speciation is the formation of a new species; two populations of organisms are considered different…
Biological Bases of Nervous System Disorders
The nervous system is vulnerable to various disorders, including schizophrenia, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s…
Types of Psychological Disorders
The DSM-5 provides a standardized system for diagnosing and discussing psychological disorders, including sets of…