Science | Senioritis

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Zoology

The Fascinating World of Classic Ethology: Understanding Animal Behavior in their Natural Habitat

Classic Ethology Foundation laid by Darwin’s theories. Asserts that much of what animals know is instinctive. Classic Ethology is the study of animal behavior in their natural...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Zoology

The Life and Legacy of Ivan Pavlov: Insights into Classical Conditioning and its Impact on Psychology and Neuroscience

Ian Pavlov (1849-1936) Russian physiologist that was one of the first scientists to question the role of instincts being purely the reason for animal behaviour. His laboratory...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Zoology

Understanding Behaviourism: The psychology behind observable behavior and learning.

Behaviourism The theory that behaviour is learned rather than genetically programmed. Originated with American psychologist John B. Watson Behaviourism is a psychological approach that emphasizes the study...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Zoology

Exploring the Contributions of John B. Watson to Behaviorism: The Father of the Approach

John B. Watson Proposed an approach to psychology based on objective laboratory procedures. Formulated a stimulus-response theory of psychology; meaning all complex forms of behaviour are complex...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Zoology

Mastering Classical Conditioning: Understanding the Key Elements and Practical Applications

Classical conditioning Association of stimuli that happens at approximately the same time or in roughly the same area Classical conditioning is a type of learning in which...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Understanding Chromosome Duplication During the S Phase of the Cell Cycle

During which stage of the cell cycle do the chromosomes duplicate? Interphase The chromosomes duplicate during the S phase (synthesis phase) of the cell cycle. During this...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Discovering the Diploid Chromosome Number in Horses: Unveiling the Complexity of Chromosome Count

If their sperm contain 32 chromosomes, how many chromosomes do diploid cells in horses contain? 64 In horses, the diploid cells contain twice the number of chromosomes...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Cell Biology

Understanding the Stages of Mitosis: A Comprehensive Guide

Which sequence of stages in mitosis is correct? prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase The correct sequence of stages in mitosis is as follows: 1. Prophase: The chromatin...