Essays on Brains

The topic is about how brains are different from computers. Computers are normally recognized as “electronic brains,” and newspaper articles as well as science fiction, talk of “intelligent machines” that take over from humans. These statements are misleading. I will observe the differences between brains and computers by examining the difference according to various researchers. For now, brains are said to different from computers –but there is a chance for us to learn from studies that examine the way that brains process information, this will be observed in the study. Computers do not have the ability to think the ...

It has never been a secret for people that physical activity stimulates the brain and provokes its development. Living in the modern world, it is hard to imagine our life without TV-shows, serials, computer games or Internet. It has become very complicated for us to devote our free time to something helpful, useful and effective. When talking about brain development and physical activity it is necessary to mention that scientists have devoted decades to the research of the fact that when we do sports, we stimulate our brain and improve our cognitive skills. It has been proved that exercising ...

Nursing: Critiquing a Quantitative/Qualitative Study

A quantitative assessment of patient and nurse outcomes of bedside nursing report implementation

Introduction

This quantitative research critique encompasses an evaluation of the research problem and purpose. An evaluation of the hypothesis and research questions will be undertaken too along with an assessment of the literature review and theoretical framework. The entire methodology will be reviewed. Quantitative research studies unlike qualitative apply statistics in explaining a phenomenon. These features of the research design will be fully explored. Study # 1: Sand-Jecklyn, K., & Sherman, J. (2014). A quantitative assessment of patient and nurse outcomes of bedside nursing report implementation. Journal of Clinical

Nursing; 23(19 - 20); 2854–2863

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Film Studies Portfolio

Xavier Dolan’s “Laurence Anyways” Film Review

An extremely ambitious project from a very young director, Xavier Dolan, the romantic drama “Laurence Anyways” follows the love story between Fred (Suzanne Clement) and Laurence (Melvin Poupad). Ironically, although they both have masculine names, Fred and Laurence are women. A transgender who had lived as a man, Laurence comes out with the revelation that he has always felt as a woman inside, and continuing his fake male life would kill him. The filmmaker situates this unique love story in the 1990s, a time when transsexuality was still considered an illness, and ...

Market segmentation involves a marketing strategy that focuses on a certain group of people that are perceived to have similar needs, and then coming with a strategy to meet their needs. When one selects certain segment in the market, it becomes easier to identify their needs and to satisfy them sufficiently (Wedel & Kamakura, 2012). Besides, market segmentation increases sales which automatically increase profit, and the customers are fully satisfied. This discussion will focus on football helmet that prevents concussion to the players. Football is one of the most entertaining games worldwide, and the most watched. Therefore, football is an ...

Video Documentary 3

Teenager’s brain functions differently at various stages of growth. Frontline producer Sarah Spinks elaborates why different teenagers respond differently to the world. The video proves the application of different parts of the brain when reasoning about a situation despite the imagination and thoughts of many people that the attitude or hormones of teenagers make them respond differently to the world. Adult brains function differently from teenagers’ brains because they use different parts of the brain to process feelings and emotions encountered (Spinks, 2002). On the other hand, the brain presents an extremely dynamic place that continues to develop ...

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Overview

Based on a 2005 survey that was published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, 2.6 percent of the adult population has a bipolar disorder (National Institutes of Health, n.d.). Among these people, 82.9 percent have severe cases of the said condition. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder, is a serious condition which affects patients’ day to day lives. The National Institutes of Health (n.d.) describes this condition as a “dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels.” In the popular culture, this disorder have been presented in many American films. For instance, in the year 2012, ...

What are the most effective teaching and / or learning styles for international students? Are these different from those for domestic students?

Introduction

Relocation has been cited as one of the major causes of decline in the academic performance of many international students (Altbach, & Knight, 2007). Research by psychologists indicate that relocation to new countries affect the performance of international students as they are faced with cultural shock and have to struggle to keep up with the country’s education system(Rienties, Beausaert, Grohnert, Niemantsverdriet, & Kommers, 2012). In order to tackle this challenge, educators and psychologists have been developing better ...

[Class Title] The human species is believed to have come from hominids, a member of the primate family where the human species is believed to have originated from after a lengthy process of evolution. The Anne and Bernard Spitzer Hall of Human Origins present this unique history of human evolution through fossils. The exhibition covers millions of years of human evolution presented through innovative displays. One of its notable exhibits is the famous ‘Lucy’ skeleton, which was unearthed in Ethiopia by a joint American and French paleoanthropologist team sometime in 1974. The museum also showed partial skulls of the ‘ ...

The gradual change in human structure, genetic composition, and anatomy over a period of time is called human evolution. The process of evolution dates back to six million years ago when the ancestors of modern human beings underwent simultaneous and gradual body changes. These changes were passed from one generation to another coupled with modifications. Modifications in genetic structure come by as a result of adaptations. Organisms usually undergo adaptations to help them reproduce or survive certain conditions in their habitat. Individuals inherit the most desirable characteristics from their ancestors that enable them survive and reproduce successfully. Those who ...

Introduction

David Eagleman’s (2015) book entitled The Brain details scientific discoveries about the way the human brain processes information. The book details the ways in which one’s sensory capabilities and sensory processing activities formulates the way in which one interprets the external environment. It is the combination of sensory capabilities and the processing of sensory input that is largely responsible for the “reality” that one experiences (Eagleman, 2015). The external environment or what humanity would collectively call “reality” is not necessarily what truly exists. Reality may in fact be more subjective or internal than previously thought. Therefore, one ...

The human brain is the most complex part of the human body that is very hard to understand. Our brains behave in a way that neuroscientists and psychologists have never understood. Its ability to control body functions and consciousness is one of the most challenging section that these individuals are still struggling to figure out. The human brain capacity of 1350 cc and it is made up of a very complex network of neurons that develop during the last three months of development (The Function of the Human Brain, 2016). The way we perceive the world around us is ...

Leadership 2

1. The communication is the necessary tool in the organization to transmit the most important resource in the operation process, the information. The information, in the form of mission, vision, objectives, orders and production data must be communicated in a clear and effective way in a bidirectional way from the management of the organization to the operative level of the company and backward. The used strategy for the leadership of an organization, enterprise or a family determines the success to achieve the planned objectives. There are three leadership communication styles: democratic, authoritarian and "laissez-faire". The authoritarian communication style is ...

Individual Reaction to the Advent of Artificial Intelligence

Introduction Through advancements in science and technology, human beings have managed to create machines that work more or less in the same way as the human brain, performing tasks like mathematical calculations and language translations. This is what has come to be known as Artificial intelligence (AI) which is the kind of intelligence that machines exhibit when certain manipulations and programming is done to them. Some of these machines like the IBM computer, Watson, are capable of mimicking or performing certain cognitive functions that are normally associated with the human brain only. Artificial intelligence research thus deals with problems ...

It was in the summer of 1936 that the idea of General Adaptation Syndrome (G.A.S) was first introduced in the British Journal Nature. The G.A.S is also known under the name stress syndrome, and it was the idea which Hans Selye introduced as the process under which the body uses several of its mechanisms to deal with stress. Selye theorized that in the process of coping with stress, the body passes through the three main stages being the ‘Alarm reaction,' ‘adaptation’ and ‘stress.' In the words of Selye, stress could be taken to mean anything in between food ...

Infants and children are often said to be the hope for tomorrow’s society. Their growth and development for full world occupancy is highly dependent on how the society essentially prepares them from an early stage. Parents have a great responsibility in understanding children, preparing them and also equipping them with the relevant skills they need to navigate life. Families affect the development of infants and young children through built relationships over time. Couples that respect each other and solve their issues amicably provide a good environment for the growth of infants and children. Young children are very observant ...

The appropriate minimum drinking age is a controversial issue in the United States. The American Constitution defines 21 as the minimum drinking age. However, the provision has faced serious criticism with some people advocating for the lowering of this limit (Ellis 36). Some people feel that the National Minimum Drinking Age should be reduced to 18 years. This controversy has led to some states within America allowing teens from the age of 18 to drink alcohol. Drawing from Helzer and Canino’s report, 64% of 18 years old Americans consume alcohol with 75% of them being men (124). Studies ...

Once Albert Einstein said, “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity” (Moffett et al. 175). Nowadays, his statement is more challenging than ever. We live in the age of technological progress that works both ways. On the one hand, it significantly eases our life and improves its level. On the other hand, almost uncontrolled development of technology makes people dependent and results in loosing humanity. Comparing with previous days, we have become less attentive and more indifferent to everything around us. The aim of this paper is to discuss the impact technology has on ...

Secrets of the Mind by V.S. Ramachandran Secrets of the Mind with V.S. Ramachandran The secret functions carried out by our brain first came into the attention of Dr. Ramachandran while examining the case of an amputee, Derek Steen, who lost his right arm above the elbow in a car accident. His condition garnered a curiosity in Ramachandran when he (Derek) reported that he had felt tingling and stroking sensations in his right arm (that was removed surgically) while shaving the left side of his face. This opened an opportunity for Dr. Ramachandran to study phantom limbs in detail. ...

Ibsen exposes the life experiences of his main female character Nora to show the way patriarchal societies deprive women their freedom by suppressing their views, treating them like children, and through repressive gender roles. Nora’s life and her relationship with her husband, Torvald, is a typical reflection of the importance of self-determination for women within the marriage institution. It is apparent that when a person’s freedom is limited either by choice or by chance, one is not able to establish a relationship based on equality with a partner or other people within the society. The author provides ...

Advertising has become a significant part of American society in today’s world. One cannot go half an hour without seeing, hearing, or reading an advertisement of some kind. From labels on t-shirts to billboards, advertisements have become a prominent part of the daily routine for all Americans. In turn, advertisements have a significant influence on the population because of their prominence and frequency. Advertisements in the twenty-first century blur the lines between traditional and subtle, appearing in many intrusive ways to the point where the viewer does not always realize that they are seeing an advertisement (Hitchon and ...

Identifying the requirements

For a logo to be effective it requires to be simple, easy to remember, it is not necessary that a logo be graphically related to the organization it is representing, it may not make sense at all visually as brand but if it is simple and people can easily remember it, then it becomes very useful and powerful tool for branding. As far as requirements for a brand go, it is self explanatory; a logo is a simple identification mark that people can use to identify a company that is its only function. In Logo design there are no ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stroke is the fifth leading illness that causes death in the United States. It is described as one of the primary causes of adult disability (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Approximately 800,000 people in the U.S alone suffer from a stroke annually. This figure translates to one American dying after every four minutes (Caplan 19). Owing to the serious prevalence the disease represents, the illness has received requisite attention regarding prevention and treatment techniques in an attempt to reduce its incidence. As a result of its quick ...

Video Games and How They Inspire Aggressive Behaviour?

Thesis Statement- The use of video games should be closely monitored because it encourages aggressive behaviour. Video Games- Video games are played with the help of an electronic device such as a console or hand held device, with the help of which, the input is given and output is received on the screen. These games create a virtual world where the players imagine that they are mentally present in the game. These games are particularly popular among children, though the people of all ages like playing them. The history of video games dates back to 1940 when the first ...

I chose to do a research about children and their well-being which includes the relationship they have with their parents. There are many ways in which children can be tricked and abused and everything has to be done to prevent that. People who are supposed to teach and guide the children might be those who try to abuse them in the first place. There is trust involved and children feel safe with these people because their parents trust them as well. However, the situation is such that children get abused in various forms without even noticing it until it ...

Service Management Report 3

Introduction 3 McDonald’s Service Management 3 Motivation 3 Leadership 5 Learning and leadership management 5 Human resource management 6 Culture and diversity 7 Information technology 7 Communication 8 Apple’ Service Management 9 Agility to allow innovation into completely new areas 10 Build and enforce a performance culture... 12

Conclusions and recommendations 14

Service Management Report Introduction This report aims at demonstrating the manner in which organizations provide services to their clients and how their approaches differ with each other. For purposes of this paper, two business organizations will be analyzed. These are the McDonalds Corporation, a fast food restaurant and Apple, a ...

Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder

The exact causes in regards to why people develop an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is still largely unknown. Most experts postulate that it probably has multiple causes. Chief among these reasons are the development of the brain as well as genetic components. The evidence strongly indicates that direct environmental factors such as being exposed to certain substances, the diet of the mother during the pregnancy period, or the diet of the child after he/she is born do not cause ASD. Furthermore ASD is not believed to be affected by parenting skills or style. However, it is believed that outside ...

French Cuisine

In a world, where there are so many cuisines, there are dishes that even with such a rich variety of flavors and cooking methods are considered exotic. According to Bhatia, ten most exotic foods from around the world include Carzu Marzu on the first place of the list, Monkey Brains on the second and Live Cobra Heart on the third. To try or at least order these dishes you need to be an absolute Braveheart because Carzu Marzu, which is an Italian dish, is a type of sheep milk cheese, which has “live insect larvae” in it, that are ...

1. By “Moral Panic”, Steven Pinker means that nowadays many people in the world are certain that technological innovations will spoil, or even damage society. They think that, especially technologies such as the World Wide Web, will lead to a society that is interested in achieving nothing, and loses its culture. Those assumptions are often proven by wrong by scientific experiments. 2. Pinker offers some myths about the negative effects of new technologies, and the Web. For example, Pinker argues that many people accused video games of increasing violence among young people. However, during the 1990s, crime declined very ...

Abstract

Television is a strong media form that can have significant influence to the minds of the minors. Behavioral and psychological effects of television have been documented in research studies, but what is most significant is how literature reviews demonstrated the impact of television shows in the communication of minors and their mindsets. Television, in its various media forms, has the ability to influence behavior and may result in persuasive effects in the use of words and other forms of communication in order to attract its viewers, especially the minors. As the young audience is exposed to television in its ...

` The evolution of human beings is closely related to the evolution of the human brain. Brain capacity demonstrates how humans evolved from primitive to modern forms. By examining brain capacity across three different species of primates, namely Australopithecuas Africanus, Homo Habilis and Homo Erectus, it is possible to notice how brain capacity drastically increased, and with it, other modifications also took place, thus allowing modern humans (Homo Sapiens) to evolve into the present form. Based on primary research, this paper will examine brain capacity as a fundamental evolution characteristic, and will trace the transformations which took place from one ...

Misconception Diary: Brain Myths

I feel that there are so many things about this lecture that showed me that I have many misconceptions about the brain. I am not sure if I can really just pick one misconception about the brain. One of these misconceptions would be the brain may need to grow or get rid of synaptic connections between the neurons. I would never think that the brain would need to lose these connections in order to learn something. I always imagined that the brain would get bigger and stronger with an intelligent person. I don’t know why I have this ...

This myth is very popular. It is not surprised that I used to believe in the myth about left and right brains. It seems to me that almost all my friends, relatives, acquaintances believe in the idea that people who have more developed right hemisphere are more talented, creative and even genius. I do not remember when I learned this myth the first time, but I know that even some of my school teachers hold this myth. I used to believe that left-handers are very special or that to be left-hander is better than to be a right-hander. One ...

Introduction

In the year nineteen ninety-seven, the world chess champion Garry Kasparov was defeated by the IBM supercomputer, Deep Blue. The occurrence was considered a significant breakthrough in artificial intelligent technology. Thus, as the complicated as chess is, its rules were to be transformed into algorithms so that when computers finally got enough processing power, might crux through millions of possible games as well as moves. Hence, Clive Thompson, who has been writing journals based on the technology utilized this tale to write his “Smarter than You Think” book, which is sensible as well as insightful towards both human and ...

A discussion I happen to see a lot, especially on the internet among social circles like Facebook, or Twitter, or maybe even Tumblr, are whether or not, and how men and women differentiate between each other. This is an interesting question, especially since a lot of people seem to believe that the two genders have separate types of brains, when in reality, they do not. Neuroscientist Professor Gina Rippon claims that the only reason that male and female brains seem to differ is because of the heavy influence of gender stereotyping and the direct affect that this has on ...

Learning a second language can be a challenging experience for a person of any age. The general population typically believes that second language acquisition or SLA is easier for children than adults. Some regard this as a myth while others insist it is true. Studies show that the way people learn languages at different ages can vary and that can affect the ease or difficulty in ability to learn. People learn a second language for many different reasons: a) individuals may be raised with two languages spoken in their home, b) students at school are often required to learn ...

Brief summary

Cocaine use disorder (CUD) is considered to be a health problem because of the millions of people who are using it worldwide. The article states that excessive cocaine use will cause changes in the prefrontal Cortes (PFC) (Terraneo, p.37). The reason for this is because PFC plays a significant role in the addictive cycle such as the inhibitory control, reinforcement learning as well as cravings. Many types of research that have been conducted show that the loss of inhibitory control is brought on by drug behaviors. The article looks at the animal studies that have been carried out in ...

The advent of current scientific devices has caught the consideration of the international populace. The reliance of persons on these hi-tech devices and amenities delivered by the devices including computers and phones has reached at such level that it has affected the reasoning levels of people inhibiting their development. The degree of addiction has led to an over-reliance on the tech gadgets and service, with young people being the most susceptible to technology addiction (Solms & Turnbull 673). This study is designed to study the usage of tech gadgets by people and its impacts on mental health and lifestyle. The ...

Drapetomania referred to an alleged disease of the mind that only affected black people. Apparently, upon infection, a black person becomes mad and would often act in an unexplainable manner because his or her brains would not have normal function. For that reason, when slaves ran away, they were mentally sick, and the situation was getting out of hand since the doctors were yet to understand the details of drapetomania. If Caucasians failed to exert their God-given authority over the black population, the latter group would become idle because it is in their nature to be so. In other ...

Contiguity Principle

Even without a clear understanding of the contiguity principle, most people can see that there are important ways that continuity and contiguity affect learning. The human brain is a masterful machine, but as human beings, we have to be able and willing to set our brains up for success in the most effective ways possible. As human beings understand more about brains than ever before, there are more effective was that have been developed to assist people in the learning process. The contiguity principle presents learners and instructors alike with the ability to create unique connections in the brain: ...

In fact, there are considerable differences in physical activity, emotions, interests, perception between men and women. Numerous scientists have explored and discussed if these differences are conditioned by social factors or biology. To make it clear, some think that it is biology that defines human behavior, tastes, skills etc.; others adhere to the opinion that society is a more influential impact on formation of behavior. In other words, socially created features of men and women are called "gender", "sex" is determined by biology. Unfortunately, nowadays it is possible to see numerous mistakes and discrepancies concerning the use of both ...

The world of video games has million adherents and almost the same number antagonists. The children all over the world are attracted for hours before the screens where their favorite virtual heroes are jumping, fighting, farming, space ships confronting, etc. whatever one can think about. The question of the effect of violent games on kids’ brains and later on their aggression and criminal behavior is bothering parents, scientists, pedagogues, and all people who are engaged with children’s and juveniles’ behavior. Many people who by profession deal with this group of the society notice that something is happening, something ...