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Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour

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Unit 1 - Research Methodology

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Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour

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Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour

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Unit 6 - Health psychology

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Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships

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Unit 8 - Developmental psychology

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Unit 9 - Internal Assessment

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Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model

Pheromones are like nature&#39;s text messages! Derived from Greek, pheromones mean &quot;carry stimulation&quot;. Picture this: Termites releasing chemical messages that change how their buddies behave. Crazy, right? But the real gossip: do humans use these chemical texts too, especially in the love department? 💌

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	<li>Pheromones: Chemical signals sent by an organism that influences the behavior of others in its species. Think of it as a secret note passed in class! 📝</li>
	<li>Discovery Time: Our detective scientists first spotted this with termites! 🐜</li>
	<li>Main Use: Social insects like termites rely heavily on these chemical notes. Imagine a termite WhatsApp group! 📲</li>
	<li>Beyond Bugs: Even mammals use it! Imagine a male rhesus monkey swiping left on a lady monkey&#39;s Tinder profile just because he can&#39;t sense the right pheromones. 🐒❌</li>
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	<li>Heartfelt Question: Do we humans have love potions in the form of pheromones?</li>
	<li>Current Status: It&#39;s... complicated. Some believe pheromones play Cupid, while others aren&#39;t convinced. 🏹❓</li>
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	<li>Common Misconception: All pheromones stink! Reality: Some do, some don&#39;t.</li>
	<li>Regular Smells: Handled by the brain&#39;s main olfactory bulb. Think of it as the post office for everyday scents. 📭</li>
	<li>Pheromone Info: In animals, there&#39;s a VIP lounge called the vomeronasal organ (VNO). It has its own direct line to a special region in the brain! 🍾</li>
	<li>Plot Twist: Humans have a storyline here. While some of us have a VNO, it&#39;s like a disconnected phone &ndash; no link to our brain&#39;s messaging center! ☎️❌</li>
	<li>Baby Talk: Interestingly, human babies start off with a special brain region for pheromones, but it packs its bags and leaves soon after they&#39;re born! 👶✈️</li>
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🌍Real-World Example: Ever notice how certain perfumes or colognes draw you in, while others push you away? Some believe it&#39;s our own version of pheromonal response, though the jury&#39;s still out on that!

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🎉 Fun Fact: Some companies sell &quot;pheromone perfumes&quot; claiming to boost attractiveness. Science is still debating it, but hey, confidence is key, right?

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🌈Key Takeaway: While pheromones are fascinating and clearly impactful in the animal kingdom, when it comes to humans, we&#39;re still piecing the puzzle together. But always remember, in the game of love, it&#39;s not just chemistry, but also connection! 🥰💞

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Happy Studying! 🌺 And remember, whether pheromones or fate, love is always in the air! 🌬❤️

Unveiling Human Pheromones: Nature's Love Texts?

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Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour

Unveiling Human Pheromones: Nature's Love Texts?

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Unveiling Human Pheromones: Nature's Love Texts?

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