Psychology
Q1. Define “Biological Rhythms” and explain the two infradian rhythms. Biological rhythms are defined as a periodic, more or less regular, fluctuation in a biological system that may or may not have psychological implications. Infradian rhythms are a certain type of biological rhythm that is a occurring less frequently than once a day, such as birds migrating, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and the menstrual cycle. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is an infradian rhythm that affects many people. It is characterized by certain symptoms, including depression, constant drowsiness, constant hunger, carbohydrate cravings, and a frequent feeling of being lethargic. Though there are numerous sufferers of this disorder, there is no instant cure. One treatment for the disorder is a special kind of light treatment where the person suffering from SAD uses a special light that is more like natural sunlight as opposed to an indoor light. Another infradian rhythm is the Menstrual Cycle in women. The entire menstrual cycle is a complex cause and effect series. During the first half of the cycle, there is an increase in the woman’s estrogen levels, which causes the uterus to thicken. Around mid-cycle, ovulation occurs which in turn causes
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Some common words found in the essay are:
Allan Hobson, Circadian Rhythm, Nervous System, Sigmund Freuds, Rosalind Cartwright, Menstrual Cycle, Disorder SAD, Pre-menstrual Syndrome, Biological Rhythms, Affective Disorder, type drug, nervous system, infradian rhythm, rem sleep, menstrual cycle, central nervous system, unconscious wishes, central nervous, muscle mass, mass increase, appear followed, muscle mass increase, seasonal affective disorder,
Approximate Word count = 1279
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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