Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Some behavior pattern for which one finds evidence of biological preparedness across many species, including humans.  

A pseudoscience that purports the theory that human behavior is characterized by regular, predictable body rhythms that begin at the moment of birth. A regular process of change which takes place within living organisms, e.g. sleeping, waking or the reproductive cycle. Supposed regular pattern of changes in a person’s energy level, responsiveness, and attitude, as…

A series of techniques in which microorganisms are used to degrade hazardous substances released into the environment. The conversion of hazardous wastes and pollutants into harmless materials by microorganisms.  

Pertains to the interrelationship of all human needs: the biological, psychological, and social needs, basic needs.  

Pertains to the relationship and interaction of the biological self with the psychological self and with the sociological self. Biological, psychological, and social; to the application of knowledge from the biological and behavioral sciences to study or solve human problems.  

As applied by Masters and John¬ son, the part of the sexual response system that includes the genitalia and hormones.  

The relations of organisms to their environment ecology. The concept that one should consider the economy to be an ecosystem, rather than holding the traditional concept that economics is a mechanical system in equilibrium. The concept has been articulated by Michael Rothschild, who proposes that the economy follows biological rather than mechanical principles. This change…

The transmission of biological data from a living subject to a monitoring point by means of radio or wire circuits, and more recently, through computers’ medical information Web sites.  

Research that is concerned with human and animal biology, and with disease and its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, health services research. Research concerned with human and animal biology, and disease and its prevention, diagnosis and treatment. It contrasts with health services research which is concerned with the organization, effects and other aspects of health services.…

Measurements reflecting the status of various physiological function, e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature.