Communication Theory within Interpersonal Communication

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   School essay   |   11/04/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Hikrokawa and Gouran were two experts on group communication. They figured out the most effective ways that groups communicate and the most practical solutions to everyday group communication, whether in a business environment or a personal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . About the functional group perspective (History). Four essential group functions. Types of communication. A flaw?. Introduction to the Social Penetration Theory. Theoretical propositions. The 'Buried Self'. Stages of relational...»

Cognitive Science

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The fields relevant to this overview are a part of the interdisciplinary studies of cognitive science, which includes anthropology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, psycholinguistics, artificial intelligence and computational science,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The human brain . Mind and brain. A generally accepted view of the mind. The neural net profile . Energy and information. Information processing. Attention. Definition. Early conceptualizations of attention . Selective...»

Consciouness

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The vast majority of mental processes are outside of conscious awareness. These processes can impact thinking, feeling, and behavior despite the lack of conscious awareness. Consciousness can be thought to include two elements: awareness and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Conscious awareness . Misidentification syndromes . A profound sense of discontinuity and confusion. Thought, language and cognition . The mental representation of some aspect of the world . Psycholinguistics. Modes of Processing...»

Early Neural Postnatal Development

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The early postnatal years are marked by a rapid maturation of cognitive, social, and behavioral abilities as infants progress from helplessness to autonomy, and children and adolescents develop more sophisticated ways of thinking. The information...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Postnatal cortical maturation . Implications for psychiatry . Environmental effects on cortical connections . Early environmental manipulations . Critical periods for cognition and emotion . Conclusion. Suggested readings....»

Neural Prenatal Development

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The wonder of development is that a structure as complex as the human brain originates from a flat sheet of embryologic ectoderm. The final, formed brain shows remarkable order in its predictable cortical layering, its diversity of cortical areas,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Neurogenesis and neural identity . The first postmitotic neurons . The microenvironment . Neuronal migration . Establishing connections . The leading edge of the axon. Illustrating the complexity of pathfinding. The molecules guiding...»

Neuronal Plasticity

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Synaptic plasticity is a property of adult as well as developing or young cortex, and reflects how synaptic strength changes with experience. Its relevance to psychiatry is seen in the course of the illnesses psychiatrists treat. Clinical research...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Long Term Potentiation (LTP) learning . Activation of protein kinases. Learning and gene expression . Progression of illness . Treatment implications . Conclusion. Suggested readings....»

Principles of Brain Organization

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The human brain contains approximately 1011 nerve cells or neurons. In general, neurons are composed of four morphologically identified regions: (1) the cell body or soma, which contains the nucleus and can be considered the metabolic center of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Classification of neurons . Architecture Neurons and their processes . Connections . Distinctiveness of the human brain . Conclusion. Suggested readings....»

The Effect of Ampicillin Amounts and Incubation Time on E. Coli Growth

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Penicillin, derived from the soil mold Penicillium, was the primary antibiotic used to cure bacterial infections after being discovered in 1928 by Alexander Fleming. Briefly following its discovery and mass production bacteria began expressing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Antibiotic resistance . E coli . Resistance to bacteria . Materials and methods . Results. Discussion. References....»

Toxic Plant Ingestions

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Plants have served as both poisons and medicines. Dioscorides listed several hundred plant species in his first Materia Medica in 78 BC. Galen, in second-century Rome, catalogued plants, including those containing opiates, ergotamines, and other...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Method. The use of different instruments. The use of a manual sphygmomanometer. Oxygen consumption. Results. Discussion. References....»

Mushroom Toxicity

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Mushrooms are often considered the vermin of the vegetable world, likened to snakes, slugs, and worms. Some are regarded as mystical and others as delicacies. The location of tasty morels is passed from generation to generation, closely guarded from...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The body of a fungus . Nontoxic mushrooms. Conclusion. References....»

Neuropsychiatric Aspects of Aging

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The process of aging produces important physiologic changes in the central nervous system, including neuroanatomic, neurotransmitter, and neurophysiologic changes. These processes result in age-related symptoms and manifestations for many older...»

Synopsis abstract : «Overview. Mental status examination. Functional assesment. Psychoactive effects of drugs in older patients. Adverse drug events in the elderly. Drughs with psychoactive effects. Principles of drug therapy in the eld...»

Receptors

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Ultimately the effects of monoamines on CNS function and behavior depend upon their interactions with receptor molecules. The binding of monoamines to these plasma membrane proteins initiates a series of intracellular events that modulate neuronal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Serotonin receptors. The 5-HT1 receptors . The 5-HT3 receptor . Investigations into the functions of recently identified 5-HT4. The D1 receptor . The dopamine D2 receptor. The D3 and D4 receptors . The a2 receptors . Histamine...»

Anatomy of Monoamie Systems

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The anatomical organization of monoaminergic systems shares a number of common features. Monoaminergic systems are strikingly divergent: monoaminergic cell bodies are generally found in aggregates located in a few restricted subcortical brain...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Serotonin. Dopamine . The midbrain ventral tegmental area . Norepinephrine and epinephrine . Acetylcholine. References....»

North American Arthropod Envenomation and Parasitism

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The phylum Arthropoda contains about four fifths of the known animals of the world, and insects are the largest group of arthropods. Insects are an important part of the biota of all terrestrial and freshwater environments that support life; only in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Beetles and other insects. Delusions of parasitosis. Conclusion. References....»

North American Venomous Reptile Bites

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «North America is unique in that it is home not only to venomous snakes, but also to the world's only known venomous lizards. Fortunately, bites by venomous reptiles in North America are relatively uncommon, although precise statistics are not...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Snake venoms . Allergy to reptile venoms. Bites by exotic snakes in the United States. References....»

Scorpion Envenomation

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Scorpion envenomation can result in distinct clinical syndromes. Most scorpion species' stings cause only local pain and inflammation that respond well to minimal supportive therapy and wound care. These scorpions pose no significant management...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Taxonomy and anatomy. Venom. Prevention. References....»

Fellini's Otto e mezzo

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Since the dawn of cinema, there have been numerous film directors who have garnered the reputation of innovator, auteur, even genius of the medium. Only three directors, however, have created such unmistakably identifiable styles as to warrant film...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The film Otto e mezzo. The times when Guido feels most pressured. The film's most somber daydream sequence. The way Fellini presents the artistic process. The film's longest fantasy scene . Specific themes and images . The character of...»

The Wicker Man: Challenging the Audience, Transcending the Genre

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «A horror movie does not work unless it is frightening. A meek horror film is as ineffective as an unfunny comedy or an uninteresting drama. If a horror film succeeds at being scary, then, by definition, the filmmakers behind it have accomplished...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The begining of the film. The character of Sgt. Howie . Mysterious traditions. The cornerstones of The Wicker Man . Its representations of Christianity and the pagan based ideology . Sgt. Howie as the laughable prude. Conclusion. Works...»

Diptera: Two-winged flies

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Insects of the order Diptera are characterized by one pair of wings. The second pair is usually modified to form a pair of drumsticklike structures known as halteres. A typical life cycle consists of eggs, limbless larvae, pupae, and winged adults,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Biting midges (Culicoides). Blackflies (Simuliidae). Horseflies and deerflies (Tabanidae). Other biting diptera. Myiasis. Furuncular myiasis. Migratory myiasis. Wound myiasis. Conclusion. References....»

Venomous Species and Venoms

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Insects of the order Lepidoptera typically cause human envenomation, but effects generally are less serious than with hymenopterans. Injury usually follows contact with caterpillars, occurring less frequently with the cocoon or adult stage. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Venoms in Lepidoptera . The most important venomous caterpillar in the US. Stinging patterns. Clinical aspects. Treatment and prevention. Conclusion. References....»

Bees, Wasps and Ants

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «By far the most important venomous insects are members of the order Hymenoptera, including bees, wasps, and ants. They vary in size from minute to large (up to 60 mm in body length). The abdomen and thorax are connected by a slender pedicle that may...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Bees. The honeybee (Apis mellifera). The first escapes from hives . Fatal attacks around the world. Wasps. Social wasps . Solitary wasps . Ants. Harvester ants . Stinging patterns. Venom and venom appa...»

Lice

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Lice are small wingless insects that are ectoparasites of mammals. They are mostly host specific, and two species are human parasites: Pthirus pubis (pubic louse) and Pediculus humanus, with two varieties, P. h. capitis (head louse) and P. h....»

Synopsis abstract : «Species, life cycle, and distribution. Clinical aspects. Treatment and prevention. Conclusion. References....»

Mites

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Mites make up the largest group in the class Arachnida. Most are small arthropods, and many are barely visible. Mites have two body regions, a small cephalothorax and a larger, unsegmented abdomen. The cephalothorax and abdomen are broadly joined,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Species, life cycle, and distribution. Scabies. Life cycle. Clinical aspects. Treatment and prevention. Zoonotic scabies. Trombiculid mites. Miscellaneous mites. Parasitiformes. Acarinifor...»

Physiology of Pregnancy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Research papers   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Endometrium/decidua is the anatomical site of blastocyst apposition, implantation, and placental development. The endometrium is the mucosal lining of the uterine cavity and the decidua is the highly modified and specialized endometrium of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Maternal tissues of the fetal-maternal communication system. The cardinal function of the uterus . Overview of endometrial function . The accommodation of pregnancy as the cardinal function of the endometrium/decidua. Specialized functions of the...»

Amino Acid Neurotransmitter Receptors

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Glutamate Receptors Glutamate receptors are found throughout the brain and are expressed on both neurons and glia, although not all glutamate receptor subtypes are found on both cell types. Glutamate receptors, sometimes referred to as excitatory...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. AMPA receptors . Kainate receptors. Metabotropic receptors . Conclusion. References....»

Neuropeptides: Biology and Regulation

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The past several decades have witnessed a veritable explosion of knowledge about the central nervous system (CNS), and in no area has this been as impressive as in peptide neurobiology. Numerous peptide neurotransmitter candidates have been...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definition of a neuropeptide . The known behavioral effects of neuropeptides . The differences between neuropeptides and the classic monoamine and amino acid neurotransmitters. Distribution. Location of neuropeptides . Neuropeptides:...»

Receptors and Second Messengers

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Neuropeptide receptors have undergone the same process of discovery and characterization that receptors for other neurotransmitters have enjoyed. The process begins with the pharmacological characterization of the receptor's physicochemical binding...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A powerful tools of molecular biology . Receptor population for peptides . Neuropeptide and second messenger signal transduction systems. Peptidases. Description. The metabolism of TRH . Neuroendocrine secretion. The peptides involved...»

Principles of Cellular Electrophysiology

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Resting Membrane Potential In nerve cells, potassium ions (K+) are at higher concentration inside the membrane than outside whereas the opposite is true for sodium (Na+), calcium (Ca2+), and chloride (Cl-) ions (Fig. 1.9-1). The bulk solutions on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The neuronal membranes . Passive membrane properties. Conductance . Capacitance. Active membrane properties. Action potentials. The K+ equilibrium potential . Conclusion. References....»

Sybaptic Plasticity

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In its simplest form, the postsynaptic response to neurotransmitter release can be mediated by a single protein complex. For example, nicotinic acetylcholine receptors are self-contained stimulus-response modules that both detect a stimulus,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Long term depression . Long term potentiation . The role of phosphorylation . Actions of psychotropic drugs . Conclusion. References....»

Neurotransmitter and Ion Channels

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Research papers   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Classes of Neurotransmitters Much of the information transfer between neurons in the CNS occurs via chemical synapses. These synapses use a variety of messengers (neurotransmitters) that are released in a Ca2+-dependent fashion from presynaptic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Conductance mechanisms underlying neurotransmitter actions . Structure of neurotransmitter receptors . Conclusion. References....»

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