Sociologist may associate biological influences on gender with the human behaviour and the structure of the human anatomy however; some sociologist may base their sociological influences on gender with cultural and environmental factors. This associates with the “nature vs. nuture” argument, as I will be exploring and comparing sociologist views on whether biology has more of an influence on gender or sociology. From a sociologist’s point of view, sex is referred to the biological approach and…
instinctive reflexes such as the sucking and rooting. In addition, skin-to-skin contact with the mother immediately after birth matures these reflexes even further. Also, on the other hand, skin-to-skin contact with the infant enhances the production of oxytocin by the…
Attachment is an emotional bond to a certain individual. There is also secure attachment which is a strong, positive, and emotional bond with an individual who provides comfort and a sense of security. A person with secure attachment are more likely to go to that person for comfort, problems, or when they are distressed. Someone also might be very unhappy about separation. In psychoanalytic and behavioral theories attachment is when the mother fed her baby and satisfied the infant’s hunger drive…
is a connection, characterized by a flood of positive emotions. She says this can be with anyone you interact with during the day. This article talks about rates of loneliness, and depression in American, it talks about how love work biologically, oxytocin, and neurons and vagal tone. The article explains the differences in theoretical, practical, and scientific definitions of love. This…
A caesarian section (p. 65), also known as a C-section, is another way to deliver a baby, as opposed to a vaginal birth. A C-section is a surgical procedure where an incision is made through the abdominal wall as well as uterus to retrieve the baby. It is important to know this term before giving birth to a child because it may be an option you want to consider or may be suggested in an emergency situation. My mom’s first childbirth to my brother, Kenzie, was an emergency C-section. My mom was…
According to, psychologist, Barbara Fredrickson, there 's no such thing as true love, but merely a "micro-moment of positivity resonance" a neurobiological response. Fredrickson is referring to a charge of emotional electricity between two people, whether it is romantic, friends, relatives or even strangers. In her book, Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do, and Become, Fredrickson argues that scientific evidence argues love is not what we think it is.…
tissue may have occurred. This damage could result in a hindered flow of breastmilk and cause diminished feeling and sensation in the nipples. Nerves are important when breastfeeding because they trigger the release of two hormones, prolactin and oxytocin. These two…
being able to constantly maintain a relatively stable is my take on homeostasis. Your ph balance, concentration of glucose, and the concentration of ions in your blood stream are all factors of homeostasis. Homeostasis levels dropping to low or raising to high could result in serious illness. There are many factors to maintaining a good homeostasis. Your biological system based on your genetic make-up are constantly changing and fluctuating at various levels. For example doing strenuous…
Mandy Roberson Endocrine System The endocrine system has to do with the hormones of the body. Hormones are chemical messengers that travel throughout the bloodstream to other tissues. These hormones are secreted by endocrine glands throughout the body. Hormones help with the functions of certain organs and glands and help with digestion, muscle contraction, sex hormones for reproduction, sleep, and much more. They can really dictate how chemicals in the body react. The major function of the…
Dogs more than any other type of animal have developed to become highly acclimated to humans and our behavior and emotions. While dogs are capable to comprehend a lot of the words humans use to interact with them, they are even better at understanding the human’s tone of voice, sign, and mannerisms. Dogs are really “ our best friend” and coworker[s]”, they benefit and help humans in many different ways, such as, improves health and mood, create a healthy life style, beneficial for older adults,…