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- 6101: Attention Deficit Disorder
- ... In the 1930's and '40's stimulant drugs were first used to successfully treat many behavior problems due partly to Still's hypothesis. In 1960, Stella Chess further boosted research in the field by writing about the “ hyperactive child syndrome.” She stated that the behavior problems weren't a product of injury at birth, but instead were inherited genetically. Finally, in 1980, the syndrome was named A. D. D., due ...
- 6102: JFK
- ... to rebuild Europe following World War II. All Latin American nations except Cuba joined the Alliance for Progress, pledging 10"to bring our people accelerated economic progress and broader social justice within the framework of personal dignity and individual liberty." The United States promised $20 billion for the first ten years. The Alliance for Progress and President Kennedy's particular concern for democratic institutions brought the United States renewed popularity in ...
- 6103: Anorexia And Bulimia
- ... the disorders- biological, psychological and sociological- so the relationship between parent and child need not to be seen as the dominant cause. However the reluctance to mature physically (sexually) and emotionally, and the issues of personal control between parent and child, could contribute to some cases of anorexia. Low self -esteem and poor body image contributes to both disorders; and it seems life crises- such as changing relationships, childbirth or death ...
- 6104: Anger Management And Health
- ... Babies even exhibit signs that are interpreted as anger, such as crying or screaming. Anger is not in any way unique to people. Animals also have the ability to feel and express anger. In our personal lives we get angry over at least one thing on almost a daily basis, whether it be on the job, with a spouse or loved one, or perhaps with a figure of authority. Many psychologists ...
- 6105: Alzheimers Disease
- ... such as trouble finding words, problems with abstract thinking, poor or decreased judgment, disorientation in place and time, changes in mood or behavior and changes in personality. The overall result is a noticeable decline in personal activities or work performance. Who is affected by Alzheimers Disease? Alzheimers Disease knows no social or economic boundaries and affects men and women almost equally. The disease strikes older persons more frequently, affecting approximately 10 ...
- 6106: Alcohol: Most Used and Abused Drug
- ... Ten percent of the adult drinkers in the U.S are considered alcoholics or at least experience drinking problems to some degree. Surveys have shown that more than one out of three Americans have a personal friend or relative who has had a drinking problem for ten years or longer. Almost two out of three Americans report that they know someone who drinks too much. It is estimated that there are ...
- 6107: Preface to Short Story Selection - The Matisse Stories
- ... similarities between Susannah, Debbie and Gerda are that they are all females who have to deal with a problem that is inside of them. The conflict that each has is with herself and is very personal. Susannah has to deal with the fact that she is no longer young. She comes out of her breakdown in the beauty salon happier because her husband becomes more affectionate and supportive. Debbie also has ...
- 6108: Wolfgang Kohler's Experiment and Insight Learning
- ... route in which reinforcement was available. I guess that just goes to show you that when you're interested in something, you will of retain the information better and understand it too. Here is a personal example of insight learning. One day I was playing a game called The Seventh Guest was on my computer. It is a game with lots of mind bending puzzles that can be very difficult. There ...
- 6109: Theories of Knowledge and Psychological Applications
- ... become specialized for dealing simultaneously with language and with nonverbal objects and events. Moreover, the language system is peculiar in that it deals directly with linguistic input and output (in the form of speech or writing) while at the same time serving a symbolic function with respect to nonverbal objects, events, and behaviors. Any representational theory must accommodate this functional duality" (p. 53). It is important to recognize that the general ...
- 6110: The Effects of Stress, Alcohol Outcome Expectancies, Gender, Coping Styles, and Family Alcoholism on Alcohol Consumption
- ... history of alcoholism among undergraduate students. Do people drink more or less when stressed? Do alcohol outcome expectancies lead to higher or lower consumption? Is a history of family alcoholism positively or negatively correlated to personal consumption? Do the tested variables play mediating or moderating roles in stress-related drinking? This research will determine the answers to these questions, and determine the strength of the correlations, if any. Introduction The main ...
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