Abstract This paper discusses how schizophrenia involves a portion of neuro psychologically normal or almost-normal patients whose verbal abilities may be more than competent, sometimes surpassing the abilities of unimpaired persons. It attempts to encourage strong awareness of schizophrenia's still debated characteristics as a disorder of some unitary features but more variation. It looks at how studies of the brain activity of schizophrenic patients have shown that schizophrenics who do have frontal activity when performing verbal fluency tasks with a shortage of activity in the left hemisphere. are still able to engage in high verbal activity.
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Abstract
Introduction
Brain Structure and Deficits
Neuropsychologically Normal Patients
Memory and Learning
New Hope and Pharmacology
Challenges to Research and Treatment
Concluding Discussion
From the Paper "For a century, schizophrenia has been categorized as a mental illness distinct from the mood disorders or other conditions. (See Kraepilin:1896;1919) Lee & Park defined schizophrenia as "a complex brain disorder characterized by clinical heterogeneity and deficits of cognitive functions such as distractibility, perseveration, and inability to inhibit irrelevant information or responses." (2005:599) Patients are popularly associated with hallucinations, delusions, disorganized language and bizarre behavior, frequent memory and cognitive deficits and impaired daily functioning, as can contrast markedly with what is actually presented by numerous schizophrenic patients in care. Matters of cognitive decline have intrigued various researchers approaching a puzzle of why and how impairment commences, newer research claiming that cognitive deficit is not integral to schizophrenia in that many patients present normal cognitive ability, IQ and verbal acuity, or only slight impairment. "
Abstract The paper shows that while most people are familiar with the adjective "machiavellian", very few are actually knowledgeable about the political philosophy of Niccolo Machiavelli. It discusses how, in fact, Machiavelli has a great deal to teach us and we should be careful not to dismiss Machiavelli's thoughtfulness and acuity as an observer of human society by relegating his contributions to a single, uncomplimentary adjective. The paper shows that especially in his "Discourses on the First Ten Books of Titus Livius" , we see in this writer of the Italian Renaissance a man who was truly engaged in the intellectual work required to create a system of government that was based on ideals and yet that also acknowledged the realities of human society as he understood them from his particular historical perspective. This paper examines the particular suggestions that Machiavelli outlined in "Discourses" for a well governed republic.
From the Paper "Among Machiavelli's pieces of advice to royal rulers was a judicious use of force (while this may sound barbaric to us, in fact many royal rulers of Machiavelli's time used force unrestrained by any sense of mercy) along with a respect for the private property of individuals and local traditions and customs. Machiavelli did also argue that the same standards of morality cannot be applied to rulers as to those that are ruled because the conditions of their lives and the extent of their responsibilities are so different from each other that a single set of standards for behavior cannot obtain."
From the Paper " When a human infant is born its nervous system is still developing, it has not yet formed all of its neural connections nor have the neurons reached complete physical maturation. Because of this, the newborn lives in a very different world than the adult human. To be more specific, the visual world of the infant is considerably different from the visual world of the adult. The visual system of the newborn is very immature compared to that of even a 4 month old; therefore, the newborn does not perceive much of the (or at least the same) stimuli as would an adult or 4 month old. The consequences of an immature visual system are extensive. The newborn sees the world as a fuzzy, somewhat drab place.
The human nervous system at full.term birth (i.e., a 9 month (...)"
This paper discusses section by section, Barry Schwartz' "The New Humanism: Art in a Time of Change", which defends the humanist tradition as exemplified in selected works of art.
Abstract This paper explains that, according to Barry Schwartz in "The New Humanism: Art in a Time of Change", art, which is distinguished not by style but by content, is called "humanistic" because it is concerned more with the plight of man in a technological, aggressive, interrelated society than with experiments in visual acuity or the search for novelty. The author points out that the strong, unifying thread throughout the text is the continual defense of humanist art as legitimate and necessary. The paper suggests that the one criticism of the book, is the "too pat" division of the works into the six categories, which give order to a jumble of works; however, they appear to be arbitrarily created and the works jammed into them a priori.
From the Paper "The last section of the book discusses the future of humanism in art, a future that is hampered, Schwartz believes, by society's (i.e., America's) value system which relegates humanist art to a countercultural position. (In Europe, he points out that this kind of art is treated seriously and receives a large degree of acceptance.) The international flavor of humanist art, Schwartz continues, further undermines its acceptance in America primarily because such acceptance "would endanger the privileged position of American art." Schwartz maintains that for a meaningful future for humanist art to exist, it must be available to the masses, as in the case of murals painted in public places and cartoons or drawings in magazines, posters, and comic books."
Tags: categories, countercultural, society, defense, modern
Abstract This paper looks at monochromatism, a rare, X-linked, recessive eye disorder in which there is an absence of red and green photopigments. The disorder leads to poor color discrimination, reduced visual acuity, nystagmus, and macular degeneration. Research concentrates on the genetic basis of the disorder.
From the Paper "Normal color vision in humans is trichromatic, meaning it is the result of the presence of three different photopigments each of which has a distinct spectral sensitivity and the photo pigments responsible for these sensitivities are carried by three different types of photoreceptor cells. The shortwave length sensitive cells are responsible for sensing blue, the middle wavelength sensitive cells are responsible for sensing green and the long wavelength sensitive cells are responsible for sensing red. The photoreceptor cells carrying the..."
Tags: monochromatism, monochromacy, local control region
Abstract This paper answers a number of questions about the ear. The writer discusses the ear's structure and function of the different parts. The ear's function in maintaining balance and equilibrium is also examined. In this article the writer looks at different tests for vestibular problems and auditory acuity. In addition, the writer discusses nystagmus, vertigo, endolymph, conduction deafness and otoliths. The effects of alcohol on balance and equilibrium are also examined in this paper.
From the Paper "Vibrations enter the outer ear via the pinna auricle, the portion of the ear visible from the outside which collects the vibrations and funnels them into the ear canal, external auditory meatus. The ear canal is about an inch long and a quarter inch in diameter and extends from the pinna to the eardrum. The vibrations then reach the eardrum tympanic membrane at the end of the ear canal and the beginning of the middle ear. The middle ear contains the ossicles, three tiny bones which move ... "
Abstract The paper states that sleep is a fundamental requirement of all forms of biological life and that sleep deprivation has long been associated with decreased physical performance and mental acuity. The paper discusses more recent studies that have implicated both the quality of sleep and also the disruption of circadian cycles, even without any reduction to its overall amount, in various human health problems. The paper comments that to properly address these issues, contemporary vocational operations and practices should incorporate the latest indications of the relationship between common business operational management and the importance of adequate quality sleep and circadian regularity.
From the Paper "In general, psychological experiments including the study of sleep are susceptible both to the placebo effect and also to expectancy bias on the part of researchers.Czeisler, et al demonstrated experimentally that the natural human circadian cycle is actually slightly out of synch with the 24-hour earth day, but that exposure to light continually resets the human circadian rhythm from its natural 24.18 hours to the 24-hour cycle. Lamond, et al demonstrated the detrimental impact of night shift work cycles on vocational performance and similar studies on other organisms established the extent to which sleep deprivation undermines a wide range of basic biological functions including everything from feeding behavior, directional orientation, and even mating behavior."
Abstract This paper discusses a work-related conflict amongst personnel at the Cleveland Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) Progressive Care Unit (PCU). A brief description of the professional work environment is provided and the organizational structure and culture are identified. The paper also offers a final unique consideration and a conflict scenario with the impact on all stakeholders.
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Professional Work Environment
Organizational Structure / Culture
Unique Considerations
Conflict Situation
Conclusion
From the Paper "On all shift in the PCU at the Cleveland VHA an underline conflict between RNs and NAs is present. This conflict is centered on the inappropriate perceptions of job description and duties. The NA job description include patient care duties such as EKGs, vitals, glucose monitoring, patient hygiene and duties delegated by RN staff. When the unit does not have adequate NA staffing RNs compensates by performing NA duties on top of regular nursing duties. The conflict developed when a majority of the NA believed that the duties normally assigned to NA was being unfairly assigned to NA instead of the nursing staff as they have been done in the pass when NA staff was short. NA started to deliberately performing delegated task exceptionally slow or refused to do the duties at all."
Tags:acuity, of, this, unit, management, conflicts, development, hierarchy, superiors, subordinates
