that these populations experienced a continuous sodium loss. This hypothesis states that these conditions selected for those with the “most vigorous anti-natriuretic responses”(Weder, 2007a). This selection would have reduced the genetic diversity creating a genetic bottleneck. Thus, those who survived and had offspring would pass on the sodium conserving genes, giving future generations a predisposition to hypertension. This hypothesis is highly controversial, but it is testable [yet to be tested]…
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which resulted in a final sample of 166 respondents. This study was conducted by telephone surveys. The sample category consisted of 43% males, and the average age of respondents was 43 years. 66% percent of respondents were European American, 20% African American, 7% Hispanic, and 6% Asian American. 61% percent of respondents had bachelor’s degree or higher, and 39% earned more than $50, 000 per year. 49% described themselves as liberal, 34% as ordinary, and 17% as conservative. The Study asked…
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of ethnology to support the belief that as a separate species individuals of African descent were an inferior race according to Finkleman (2006). A. The Hamitic Theory, an abstract in the journal of American history states, “ The Anthro- pological and historical literature dealing with Africa, abounds with references to a people called, “ Hamites. “ Hamite as used in this writing, illustrates an African population supposedly distinguished by its race Caucasian – and its language family…
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their own creation, which stand up to them as outsider power. The movie crash is a film from 2004 that recounts stories about African Americans, whites, Koreans, Latino/as, Iranians, criminals, the police and even the rich and poor people. Crash can be an…
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Psychodynamic explanation According to the psychodynamic approach, abnormality is caused when trauma from unresolved conflict between the id, ego, and superego is repressed into the unconscious and this causes regression to an earlier stage of psychosexual development. (see A2 Level Psychology pages 397–399 for a more detailed review of the psychosexual stages and fixation and regression). Fixation and regression mean that the ego is not fully developed and so the individual may be dominated…
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NOT ALL AMERICANS ARE EQUAL William Xu 2A 20/1/2014 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION- Pg 3 EDUCATION- Pg 3 EMPLOYMENT- Pg 4 CONCLUSION- Pg 6 BIBLIOGRAPHY- Pg 7 Introduction In class, we have been looking at America and if the American Dream exists for every single person in the USA. The USA is one of the world’s most powerful countries. It has the highest economy in the world and the third largest population of 317,506,000, after China and India. There are many different…
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cerebrum. He did not begin the idea in light of the fact that the Bible shows that we are more than our body and brains. It shows that we have a different personality, soul, or soul. In the event that we trust that the world is not restricted to realism and simply have faith in the likelihood of the heavenly, the judicious and logical confirmation for psyche/mind dualism is extremely solid. In any case, in the event that we dismiss the likelihood of the heavenly, that assumption alone is the most grounded…
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type mutation different from any other species, allowing humans to evolve and become smarter creatures. Through the spoken version of language one can share emotions, experiences, and thoughts with fellow humans. Thru the written form of language we can share the same emotions, experiences, and thoughts by making symbols to form a visual image in a humans mind. The written language is what I most am fascinated with, due to its complicated nature. Written version of language is a very important…
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the variables based on what we know about the other variable. Take for example the hypothesis of a correlation between Gout (X) and mortality from Cardiovascular Disease (Y1) (CVD), Coronary Heart Disease (Y2) (CHD), and/or fatal myocardial infarctions (Y3) (MI). If the results of the study show that people suffering from gout have higher rates of mortality from CVD, a positive correlation is demonstrated. The X & Y variables are interchangeable and the hypothesis could also be stated as (Y1…
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Role Attitudes of Caucasian South African Individuals: Has there been significant change between the Baby Boomer and the Bust Generations? Name: Oosthuizen LL Student number: 3326045-1 Examination period: October/November 2012 1 Gender Role Attitudes of Caucasian South African Individuals: Has there been significant change between the Baby Boomer and the Bust Generations? ABSTRACT Opinions on gender roles are intrinsic to mankind and serve to direct how we behave in society. In order to ensure…
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