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    Biological Approach to Depression The biological approach is based on the idea that depression has a physical or organic cause. One explanation suggests that some people are simply more genetically inclined to develop depression‚ as Hecimovic suggested that it was caused by a mutation in the 5-HTT gene‚ which was responsible for coding for serotonin production‚ and that this mutation is inherited. Family studies‚ twin studies and adoption studies have all helped support the role of genetics in

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    “Evaluate sociological explanations for the high proportion of young‚ working class males shown in official statistics on crime.” This essay will start by making a distinction between the concepts of crime and deviance‚ followed by an examination how such concepts have been acquired and accepted by society. Further reference will be made to the current crime statistics‚ and analyse some of the possible explanations for the high proportion of crime that is being committed by young males. Finally

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    Crime is often glorified through movies and music. Crime happens in many forms and has different effects. Just about everyone in America has been exposed to some form of crime in their lifetimes‚ if not performing crimes themselves. Typically‚ crime is kept under control by processes of the law and law enforcement. Sometimes‚ however‚ crime has a tremendous effect on society and the people within it as a whole. Different types of crime can serve different purposes and functions. In the early 1900s

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    Biological Explanations for Homosexuality Katherine Callan Opening This paper is aimed to address the question of whether homosexuality is biologically based. This topic is quite relevant today because homosexuality is a huge civil rights issue which is also conflicting with the church ’s moral standards. While many religious bodies claim that homosexuality is a choice and a "sin"‚ many in the homosexual community have strongly refuted that claim‚ instead saying they were born this way and

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    What is a Crime? A crime is an offence against the public law. It is an act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it and for which punishment is imposed upon conviction. Crimes violate the law and order of a society and it negatively affects the social structure and the society’s fundamental values‚ morale and belief system.  The concept of Crime can vary from society to Society The crimes are events and actions that are proscribed by the criminal law of a particular

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    feminist party and I want you to vote for me‚ I will ensure that the crime rates will go down and will eventually stop. Before I state why we are the best choice for you I am telling you before u vote that I have a right realism approach to crime and you should vote for me and not the labour party as we will help you and the community and we are far better than them as they take a right realism approach. They are not tough on crimes as their solutions are not tough enough and they will never be able

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    Outline and evaluate the biological approach to psychopathology (12 marks) The biological approach is widely used in diagnosing and treating mental illness. The theory suggests that mental illnesses occur due to a physical cause. Physical causes include genetic inheritance‚ viruses‚ toxicity‚ physical trauma for example a head injury or perhaps an imbalance of hormones bought on by stress. These physical‚ external occurrences can distort thinking‚ emotion and behaviours in some people. Studies

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    115)‚ so it’s easy to use and set up‚ install and maintain. The monitors are placed in certain areas of the store or strategic places that meet their needs. The good thing about these types of cameras is they not only alert to shoplifters but other crimes as well (pg. 115). Because they are also set up outside in parking lots and tape continuously they can get license plates or pictures of faces in case of kidnaps or murders‚ and muggings as well if there in range of the cameras. Security

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    REGULATION OF SEXUALITY AND LAW OF CRIMES Regulation of Sexuality This thought-provoking term stands as the reason behind my choice of this topic. So far‚ among other things‚ Law School has taught me the importance of perceptual lenses through which people view events and issues. If you look at the world through feminist lenses‚ it will look one way. Through economist lenses‚ another. Though all perceptions‚ in my perception‚ hold a portion of truth and reasonability‚ I still see myself wearing

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    Socrates Socrates  (470-399) was the son of a sculptor and a midwife‚ and served with distinction in the Athenian army during Athens’ clash with Sparta.  He married‚ but had a tendency to fall in love with handsome young men‚ in particular a young soldier named Alcibiades.  He was‚ by all accounts‚ short and stout‚ not given to good grooming‚ and a lover of wine and conversation.  His famous student‚ Plato‚ called him “the wisest‚ and justest‚ and best of all men whom I have ever known” (Phaedo)

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