...The March of Progress version of the biomedical model assumes that pharmacotherapy is medicine, but the Social Construction perspective believes that the biomedical model is too influenced by pharmaceutical determinism, in which pharmaceutical companies contributes to our understanding and experiences of mental illnesses. This analysis will discuss and critique the claims and implications presented by the March of Progress’ version of the biomedical model. The biomedical model includes the broken-brain hypothesis by stating that a broken brain part causes the behavioral outcome, which can be treated with pharmacotherapy. In doing so, the biomedical model illustrates a single factor and main effect model because the medicine targets the underlying pathological mechanism that is believed to be the origin of the symptoms, and the main effect is the helpful remedy that the medicine provides. The pathological behavior reflects broken brain parts, so we expect to see unit to unit correspondence. Because of this correspondence, medicine is able to target the underlying causes for behavior, which are found in the brain. The model’s...
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...would denounce the speculation of the bullet still being lodged in the President’s trachea. With this information the bullet either had to have gone into Governor John Connally’s back, which would support the single bullet theory, or landed somewhere on the road behind them, which would be the effects of a second shooter. But as seen in Zapruder, Connally was still facing forward from frames 226 to 237 (e.g. figures 4 and 5) during the period of the first shot and showed no signs of any reaction from the strike of a bullet. This would conclude that the first shot came from the front, not Oswald who was stationed in the Texas School Book Depository at the time. This also debunks the single bullet theory, which...
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...a shirt; his face, a mask of sun-flaked grease and dirt, too young to understand his day's events, dreams mountain-slide of magic dollars and cents to cancel knowledge of the stomach's pain; eyes learning what will later reach his brain. In time they'll be afraid to hear his curse at god's unholy Sunday-school arrangement, put him inside wire-mesh or worse, and sunbathe in the same sun on his hearse or perish if his bullet gets them first. [Cecil Gray] In a single word or short phrase, state what you consider to be the most dominant subject or idea that the poem communicates In a single sentence, state the theme or statement that the poem makes (implies) about the subject you selected. Identify and list three effective techniques or devices that help to convey this statement. For each device you identified, write a brief statement (one sentence) explaining its effectiveness (what it contributes to the poem, its function). Taking into consideration your responses thus far, formulate a working thesis you could use to guide your analysis of this poem. Using between 80 and 100 words, present the introductory paragraph (which of course must include your thesis) of the critical analysis essay you would...
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...young to understand his day’s events, dreams mountain-slide of magic dollars and cents to cancel knowledge of the stomach’s pain; eyes learning what will later reach his brain. In time they’ll be afraid to hear his curse at god’s unholy Sunday-school arrangement, put him inside wire-mesh or worse, and sunbathe in the same sun on his hearse or perish if his bullet gets them first. (Cecil Gray) Questions a. In a single word or short phrase, state what you consider to be the most dominant subject or idea that the poem communicates. (1 mark) The most dominant subject or idea the poem communicates is b. In a single sentence, state the theme or statement that the poem makes (implies) about the subject you selected. (2 marks) c. Identify and list three effective techniques or devices that help to convey this statement. For each device you identified, write a brief statement (one sentence) explaining its effectiveness (what it contributes to the poem, its function). (6 marks) d. Taking into consideration your responses thus far, formulate a working thesis you could use to guide your analysis of this poem. (5 marks) e. Using between 80 and 100 words, present the introductory paragraph (which of course must include your thesis) of the critical analysis essay you would write. (6 marks) Total:...
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...How does one learn to learn the best? There are several different aspects that one must consider when trying to create and achieve the best learning process for themselves. Material is entered into the brain in three distinct ways: hearing (aural), touching (kinesthetic), and visual (spatial). When we choose to learn anything, we can be assured it will be presented in one, or more of these three ways. Each style has its own strengths and weaknesses to the individual learner. It is vital for a successful student to be able to hone in on which style, or styles, work best for them. Many different learning style models have been created throughout the years but this paper will focus on the VARK, (visual, aural, read-write, kinesthetic) system. This article will review the learning style for student X, summarize their learning style, preferred learning strategies, awareness of individual learning styles, and lastly preferences and strategies that influence teaching and learning. Summary of Learning Styles The VARK website has a 16 item quiz, which produces an analysis of which learning styles may be best suited for that particular person. Upon completion of the VARK learning assessment tool, student X generated the following scores: visual 6, aural 12, read-write 6, and kinesthetic 10. The highest of score of the four being 12 for aural. This means by the VARK definition that hearing information appeals most to the student. The second highest scoring item was kinesthetic at 10 meaning...
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...Case Study on Neural Function This is the second case study that is required for the class. Please submit a paper (doesn’t have to be long; you could even give me bullet-point answers to the questions listed below) that answers all of the questions posed after Case Study 1. I have included an easy second case study which, if you complete it, will be worth extra credit. Answers to the first Case Study are worth 25 points and responding to Case Study 1 is required work for the course. The extra credit, which is not required, will be worth a total of 10 points. Both are due at the beginning of class on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Case 1 M.G. is an 8-year-old boy who has been brought to the emergency department by his parents with a fever of 104º F, lethargy, headache, and stiff neck. Laboratory analysis of a spinal tap demonstrates increased white blood cells in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Discussion Questions 1. What is the most likely cause of M.G.’s signs and symptoms? What is the origin and pathogenesis? What other laboratory findings would be consistent with this etiology? * Meningitis is the likey cause. Usually a bacterial infection. 2. What are common complications of this disorder, and how would one assess for their occurrence? 3. What is the usual treatment for this disorder? Case 2 J.S. is a 72-year-old woman with a long history of atherosclerosis. One afternoon, her grandson found her sitting in a chair staring blankly into...
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...VARK Analysis Paper Family Centered Health Promotion VARK Analysis Paper There are a array of different learning styles, each and every person will learn differently depending on how their brain works and there life style of learning. Learning is a goal-directed act and all human beings and living creatures have different learning behaviors and styles. On the other hand, the process of learning is done over a progression of time and usually includes a learning curve that each person will follow. One familiar assessment used to create a person's learning style is the VARK Analysis (Fleming, 2011). VARK is an phrase for visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic learners. This determination is done online and clusters information on how individuals answer a sequence of questions. Educators and students alike will use this tool become better at teaching and the learning process as a whole. At the conclusion of the VARK questionnaire, a learning type based on four categories that will give your preferred learning type. This will give the individual a beginning foundation on how he/she best learns and retains information. This paper will compare Betty's learning behaviors based from the results of VARK Analysis (Fleming, 2011). VARK Learning Styles The Vark Analysis is separated by four categories: visual, aural, reading/writing and kinesthetic. According to VARK, the visual learner uses pictures and concept maps. These learners retain information best...
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...Introduction Many studies although differ from one another indicates that one of the factors that prevents the safety and acquisition of full potential of a student is school violence. School violence is the name given to the violence occurring in school that includes issues like bullying, gangs, violence between the school children and physical harm by school students to the teachers and staffs. One of the causes of school violence in the Philippines is the Filipino’s value of “pakikisama” which occur in school environment when a student in the act being united with their peers is pressured to do the same violent behavior as their peers that causes violence against their other classmates. It starts with “pakikisalamuha” or act of mixing in which they acquire the same violent trait their peers possesses, then “pakikilahok” or act of joining in which they manifest the same violent actions that their friends do such as bullying others then “pakikibagay” or act of conformity with their peers in which they acquire the negative behavior of their friends. Bullying is one of the major causes for violence in school. With the help of power, students go off their limits to seek fun. This 5 minutes fun can be dangerous if done in wrong sense. Before this so called New Millennium and Computer Age came, school was considered to be safe but due to this school violence they no longer remain a safe place. Though the cases of violence are quite rare but still a check is required. It is a world...
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...“I cannot finish my homework; I just end up creeping on Facebook!” My roommate, Rachel, slamming her computer shut and headed towards the kitchen to find a snack that could continue killing time, instead of finishing her last bit of homework. As college students we spend a huge amount of our time sitting in front of our laptops working on school work. We are expected to use the internet to research, read, and learn on our own time. Spending all this time in front of the internet opens many opportunities to be able to learn and grow, but also opens many temptations to ‘surf the web’ and get side-tracked. 74% of Americans use the internet on a frequent basis, which makes up about 13% of the users worldwide. Many of Americans might not be able to make it through their normal day without that internet. Does this mean that as a society that the internet is making a noticeable impact in our lives? The internet came about so quickly and is still considered somewhat new to society. In Nicholas Carr’s (2008) article, Is Google Making Us Stupid he said, “For me, as for others, the Net is becoming a universal medium, the conduit for most of the information that flows through my eyes and ears and into my mind. The advantages of having immediate access to such an incredibly rich store of information are many, and they’ve been widely described and duly applauded.” This statement is correct in the sense that the internet...
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...VARK Learning Style Analysis Learning is a never ending process. Each individual learns throughout his/her life. There is always something new to learn on each step of life. There is always something new to learn on each step of life. From birth to death everyone has to deal with something new. Aging plays an important role in learning as children. Young adults learn faster than elderly adults. Every person has a different potential of learning or different ways to adopt learning strategies. VARK is a tool to assess individual’s learning style. The VARK (Visual, Aural, Reading and Kinesthetic) questionnaire consists of sixteen questions and has used all senses of learning. One’s preferred method of learning could be different than the learning style. It is surprising how learning styles come up different than preference after completing the questionnaire. Some people who have failed in their educational field or work can get benefits after they know their style of learning. A person can succeed after knowing their style of learning. Most people do not know their learning style preference. Everyone has a mix of styles and techniques. Someone can find that they have one strong style of learning but they may prefer to learn in a different style. Once someone recognizes...
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...Jack Saindon English 201-046 Essay #2: Poetry Analysis In Robert Hayden’s “Those Winter Sundays” (154), he talks about his father whom he never appreciated as a child, but looks back now to understand the depth of his love. The story entails the author speaking of his past as a child, where his father would light all the fires in the house, early in the morning after a tough work week. He says, “then with cracked hands that ached from labor in the weekday weather” (154). This went unappreciated by anyone in the family, including the author; “No one ever thanked him” (154). Once the rooms were warm, his father would call him, only for the author to return not the thanks he properly deserved. In his poem, Hayden uses contrast to illustrate the relationship between him and his father. The temperature of the house and outside, symbolize their relationship. His father goes out in the “blueback cold” to make the house warmer, to make “banked fires blaze” so that his child can wake up in a nice warm temperature. He says, “I’d wake and hear the cold splintering, breaking”(154). Despite his effort, the author treats his father with just as much coldness as the climate they live in, even at the sight of his shoes cleaned. Hayden writes, “Speaking indifferently to him, who had driven out the cold and polished my good shoes as well.” (154). His father created literal warmth for him, but he did not warm up his father’s heart emotionally in return with love. In the last two lines...
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...Intelligence is a flourishing concept in psychology; psychologists have associated it with various branches of psychology including Cognitive Psychology, Positive Psychology and Social Psychology. Inquisitiveness and curiosity in Emotional Intelligence can be evaluated by the magnitude of delve it has enthused since surfacing in the psychological literature with John Mayer and Peter Salovey’s research in Journal of Personality Assessment about 20 years ago. Intelligence is a widespread word these days, there are abundant researches and scores of books written on the subject focusing upon various forms of intelligence but from psychology’s perspective the concept of intelligence is still new and evolving. The word “Intelligence” did not come into analysis or scrutiny in psychology books or researches in the twentieth century; it was also not cited in Baldwin’s classic, Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology which was published in 1902. Until 1927 when renowned...
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...of Daimler-Benz. He led the merger of Chrysler and Daimler against internal opposition. Nine years later, Daimler was forced to virtually give Chrysler away in a private equity deal. Steve Russell, chief executive of Boots, the Shout DECISIONS hbr.org 1/5/09 4:28:42 PM hbr.org 1827 Feb09 Campbell layout.indd 61 | February 2009 | Harvard Business Review 61 1/5/09 4:28:52 PM Why Good Leaders Make Bad Decisions IDEA put all this in context, however, we first UK drugstore chain, launched a health IN BRIEF need to understand just how the hucare strategy designed to differentiate man brain forms its judgments. the stores from competitors and grow » Leaders make decisions largely through new health care services such through unconscious processes as dentistry. It turned out, though, that How the Brain Trips Up that neuroscientists call pattern Boots managers did not have the skills We depend primarily on two hardwired recognition and emotional tagging. needed to succeed in health care serprocesses for decision making. Our These...
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...Brittney DeBaugh Scales Ethics May 13, 2013 Is Eating Meat Morally Permissible? It has been argued that meat has high sources of energy, minerals, and proteins in the human diet. It is rich in proteins which have shown to have a high energy unit as compared to other food types. Proponents of meat consumption support its consumption as it has a greater nutritional value and is good to the test buds. Apart from the nutritional reasons, it is also thought meat consumption maintains the ecosystem at equilibrium. If meat consumption was to stop, it is thought that animals like cattle, sheep, goats and poultry will multiply to levels that are ecological disastrous. As most of these animals are herbivorous, their uncontrolled increase would exert extreme pressure on vegetation. This may cause wanton destruction to vegetation that may destabilize the ecosystem. In as much as these arguments appear logical and plausible, they still do not give any moral permissibility of eating meat. Just like any reason in support of unacceptable practice, proponents of eating meat do not give any solid ethical justification why humans should continue killing animals to please their test buds. There is no moral justification whatsoever to rationalize the eating of meat. Meat is said to contain some very essential nutrients that may not be found in plants and vegetable. This is however no moral justification of killing animals to obtain meat yet there are more reliable sources of proteins...
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...MODELS OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOUR To read up on models of addictive behaviour, refer to pages 609–618 of Eysenck’s A2 Level Psychology. Ask yourself * Is there a biological basis to addictive behaviour? * Can somebody learn to be an addict? * How might explanations of addiction differ for different addictions? What you need to know MODELS OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOUR | EXPLANATIONS OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOUR | * Biological, behavioural (learning), and cognitive models of addictive behaviour | * Biological, behavioural (learning), and cognitive explanations for initiation, maintenance, and relapse * Specific explanations of particular addictions including smoking and gambling | MODELS OF ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOUR The models of addictive behaviour attempt to explain the causes and thereby offer insights into how an addiction develops. The assumptions as to the causes of addiction also affect the approach taken to treatment. Biological model of addictive behaviour According to this model, the main causes of addictive behaviour are biological factors within the individual, for example, a neurochemical imbalance or a genetic predisposition towards addictive behaviour. Thus, the vulnerability to develop an addiction may be inherited and family studies are used to support this explanation. Thus approach assumes that addiction has physical causes and can therefore only be cured through medicine. Behavioural (learning) model of addictive behaviour This model is...
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