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Eye Movements And Visual Attention, 2004.
A paper about eye movements and visual attention.
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper looks at eye movements and visual attention, discussing what is known about the topic and current research in the area.
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Visual Memory and Eye Movements, 2008.
A study of the correlation between visual short-term memory, eye movements, human behavior and comprehension.
1,360 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper examines the nature of temporal memory, visual perception, and attention shifts through eye movement prove intriguing subject matter. The paper looks into two particular experimental designs used to investigate these issues. The first investigates how eye movement and visual short-term memory are related to pedestrian traffic behavior. The second experimental design tests the correlation between television viewing and the ability to read stereograms. Both television viewing and comprehension of stereograms require a long period of looking at once spot and taking in visual information, though one involves absorption of moving information and the other involves absorption of still information. The paper explains that both designs observe eyeball movement and visual focus in terms of competency tasks and that one involves the real-life scenario of pedestrian behavior, while the other involves the ability to detect hidden geometric patterns using visual focus. The paper concludes that the first experiment is an important test to implement because pedestrian traffic fatalities prove to be a dominant and historical problem, while the second test is interesting because the ability to glimpse the hidden images in stereograms is still an unsolved mystery.
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Introduction
Experimental Design
Non-Experimental/Correlational Design
Conclusion
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"The problem is how to test the hypotheses in an ethical fashion. Restricting the potential eye movement and scope of vision of pedestrians as they walk through real-life traffic would be very ethically wrong. Instead, a simulation needs to be developed whereby the safety of subjects is not compromised. In this case, the simulation can come either via reconstruction of a traffic scenario (difficult to enact) or in terms of a computer simulation (which poses no safety risk). A number of computer games already exist in which traffic and pedestrian behavior are a major part of the game. An obvious example is Grand Theft Auto, though as this game is controversial (violence, bad language) it may not be appropriate. The game "City Life" would be better, as it is visually very realistic and easy to maneuver. Other Sims games may be also appropriate and are readily available. However, in order to eliminate the chance of video prowess of being an extraneous variable, the game should be very simple and easy for computer game "beginners" to maneuver. A pedestrian street version of city life, or a fairly "clean" part of Grand Theft Auto, may be appropriate. The scene selection is one whereby intersecting traffic is a consideration and the A to B point of pedestrian travel is a fairly straight, easy-to-monitor course."
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An Eye for an Eye?, 2001.
This paper discusses why the United States should not have attacked Afghanistan following the September 11th attacks.
727 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper examines what were to be if the United States were to attack the people of Afghanistan, this would start a "vicious cycle of violence" because each side would constantly be retaliating. It argues the reasons not to launch the War on Terrorism which includes more families being hurt, a build up of hatred towards other cultures in the United States, and America would just fight back because it seems vulnerable.
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"Imagine you are sitting at your desk in the corporate headquarters of your company. You turn on your computer, you get your papers ready, and you start your work. All of a sudden, people around you start screaming and running. You hear a large explosion, and the last thing you see is fire engulfing everything surrounding you. This scenario was the situation for thousands of people in the World Trade Center in New York City on the morning of September 11th, 2001. What happened that morning is an even that will forever stand out in the history of America and of the world. On that day, a large-scale terrorist attack occurred in which two airplanes ran into the two towers of the World Trade Center; and one ran into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. These attacks were discovered to be the work of the Taleban Movement. This is a group of terrorists that take refuge in Afghanistan. The group is led by Osama bin Laden?a wealthy, powerful man who is seen as a hero by many young, impressionable, Arabs. Despite the fact that there was an attack on the United States? symbols of freedom and power by bin Laden?s group, it would be wrong to use violent measures to retaliate. A bloody attack, or war, would lead to more unnecessary violence."
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An Eye for an Eye, 1998.
A discussion of the themes of anger, action and revenge in the play "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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In Shakespeare?s ?Hamlet,? both Laertes and Hamlet take justice into their own hands. The paper explains how they demonstrate pure emotive behavior, restrained with confusion and unrestrained with determination as a means of ?righting? a death of which they deem unjust in the Elizabethan world. Both men avenge death by applying their own punishment, even though it leads to the end of both of their lives. Anger and action are the focus of this essay.
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"As Laertes and Hamlet take justice into their own hands, they demonstrate rash behavior when infuriated in Shakespeare?s Hamlet. Laertes and Hamlet are not in fear of the consequences of their actions, for they reason that such revenge is just. Anger in a deceitful world fuel the two young men to seek revenge. Such revenge serves as an individual right to personal justice. Laertes acts upon pure emotion and fury as he avenges the death of his father. Hamlet ponders his situation indecisively before taking action, yet ultimately acts out of anger and fury. Both sons eventually refuse state justice and apply punishment where they deem fair. Their fury eventually leads to the tragic end to both of their lives. "
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An Eye For An Eye, 2006.
This narrative paper is written in the third person active voice, with limited omniscient and a moral ending.
1,475 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 48.95
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This narrative essay delves into the lives of every day people and explores their emotions, thoughts and actions, as well as the consequences thereof. It reiterates the fact that things are not always as they might seem.
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"-I was- -She couldn't be- -I -Not Lilly- how?" John Hammel, a healthy, well built, yet modest business man of twenty-seven, sitting on his bed's foot, as tears streamed down his face, shakingly stuttered. His mind, irrational and mixed, failed to comprehend a bit of it. Feeling the world coming down on him at once, ignoring the ringing phone, his shaking right hand reached into the darkness, as left fingers pressed tightly into his eyes. His sock drawer opened slowly. With his hand, he attempted no searching, but with obvious intent, extended it directly through the socks, to the bottom of the drawer, from which he withdrew a .44 Magnum and placed the barrel to his temple. His sobbing became uncontrollable, and his thoughts less coherent, yet the mumbling continued, through the tears. "It's not real- It can't be- Why me? I can't go on-" John stammered on, "But- Felton- C. Wilton? Her last words-." He moved the gun to his lap and paused. The look of a new-found understanding shone upon his face. He spoke intently now to a non-existent audience, "She was telling us who it was-." The image of an idea now radiated from his face. John's sorrow turned to hatred as he arose from the bed exclaiming, "C. Wilton- C. Wilton killed my wife."
With neither a plan nor lead, John stormed toward the front yard, carward bound, Magnum in hand. Dressed in a now wet and salty business suit, he planned to return to his Mercedes and, though he knew not how, avenge his wife-."
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder & Ritalin, 1996.
Discussion of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) & Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Further discussion of the drug Ritalin with an analysis of its frequency of prescription.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, $ 79.95
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"Why do doctors over prescribe Ritalin and why do they prescribe Ritalin more than any other medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? This paper will discuss ADHD and the possible reasons Ritalin is so popularly used in this disorder.
Attention deficit disorder (ADD), or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), can be debilitating and is widespread. For the most part, this condition is considered a childhood disorder. Most of the research involves children but more attention is now being given to older adolescents and adults. It is thought that ADHD lessens as children grow into..."
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Teaching Children with Attention Disorders, 2002.
This paper examines the effectiveness of modifications in classrooms and teaching methods used in working with children diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and attention hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD).
1,675 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 54.95
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This paper describes the National Education Association?s ten specific steps that can help ADD/ADHD students function well in the classroom. The author believes that many of the techniques that help ADD/ADHD students to focus and perform better also are useful in the general classroom. The author points out that knowing how to deal with an overactive or hyperactive child as part of a regular classroom experience can help the teacher become a better teacher overall. Classroom observation notes of a general education class and a special education class.
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"A recent article in NEA Today estimated that 3 to 5 percent of all K-12 students suffers from some form of attention deficit problem (p. 4). One of the significant difficulties in studying the extent of the problem, however, lies in diagnosis. Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) are both listed and defined as psychological disorders in the American Psychiatric Association's DSM-IV, but they are nevertheless difficult to diagnose precisely. In order to be diagnosed with either disorder, a child must have consistently exhibited at least six of the listed behaviors before the age of seven, whether or not the diagnosis occurred that early, in ways that interfere with functioning in at least two different kinds of settings, such as home and school. The behaviors must also not be the direct result of some other problem, such as anxiety disorder or identifiable stress; if a child is hyperactive as the result of a traumatic event, for example, then a diagnosis of ADD and/or ADHD may not necessarily be appropriate, even if many of the relevant behaviors are present."
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Attention and Memory in Education, 2005.
Examines several techniques that can be used in the classroom setting to develop attention and memory.
1,307 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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There exist specific techniques that can be used in the classroom to develop attention and memory. This paper shows how valuable information and concepts can be memorized by students using a variety of techniques, such as music, repetitiveness, and visual aids. This paper also shows that there are several techniques a teacher can use to motivate students to capture their attention. These include working from students' strengths and interests, making the students active participants in learning, and varying teaching methods.
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"An additional technique that teachers may utilize to promote memorization is repetitiveness. Many of us may recall the use of flash cards in school when we were younger. The teacher would show us a card with a sight word on it, and then show it again, and yet again. At such a ripe age it was quite possible that we were not able to comprehend the importance of this repetitiveness; however with enough practice we were able to commit those sight words to memory. "Early introduction of Dolch Sight Words, preferably in kindergarten during the regular academic year, with systematic daily practice and reinforcement provided throughout kindergarten and first grade, will lead to early reading success and preclude much of the need for remediation in later grades," (picturemereading.com)."
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The Attention Deficit Disorder, 2001.
An analysis of the causes, symptoms and therapies of the attention deficit disorder.
1,445 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the myths and the true facts about the Attention attention deficit disorder. The author provides an overview of the causes for and the symptoms of the disorder. Then, he introduces behavioral and drug therapies available to patients today.
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"Before we turn to a discussion of the ways in which ADD may be treated we must first define what exactly we mean by this term, which is used by the lay public to refer to a wide range of behaviors. The condition that is now referred to as ADD (and which is also rather confusingly called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) was until quite recently usually called hyperactivity. It was also believed to be found only in children who exhibited its typical symptoms of being easily distracted, often restless and often irritable, as well as impulsive and easily upset and excited. It was also believed that such symptoms reflected a history of abusive behavior towards the child or consistent poor parenting, Now scientists believe that ADD is a lifetime condition rather than something that affects children alone and that its basis is biochemical and genetic rather than an expression of psychological trauma. "
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Attention, 2005.
A discussion on attention and it enhancement.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses attention and defines it as a task-oriented focus maintained to achieve specific goals that tends to be enhanced through developing strategies that enhance focus. The paper explores one strategy that appears to be successful in this area, which utilizes variables that address various levels of perception. It explains that however, not every individual has the same response to a given stimulus, nor is there a universal strategy that can be applied to enhance perception and hold attention for all members of a given team. The author also addresses these issues in a brief exploration of what makes a successful team environment.
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"Attention, specifically a task-oriented focus maintained to achieve specific goals, tends to be enhanced through developing strategies that enhance focus. One strategy that appears to be successful in this area is that of utilizing variables that address various levels of perception. However, not every individual has the same response to a given stimulus, nor is there a universal strategy that can be applied to enhance perception and hold attention for all members of a given team (Strange & Banning, 2000). The creation of an environment that aids the attention and the perceptive processes of each member will need to identify the unique attributes and characteristics of the team as a whole. Personally, my threshold for auditory stimuli is quite low; I have an acute sense of hearing with a very wide range. I have always attributed this to the fact that I have asthma, as persons with asthma ..."
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, 2008.
This paper explores the effectiveness of treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
4,088 words (approx. 16.4 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 110.95
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The paper defines and describes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in order to research the side effects of psychotropic medication in children when compared with herbal remedies. The paper also examines behavior modification implemented in the classroom. The paper then shows how each of these treatments has advantages and disadvantages and concludes that more research is needed.
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Introduction
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Treatments for ADHD
Discussion and Conclusion
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"According to the National Institutes of Health, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder was first brought to the attention of the medical and psychological communities in 1902 when Sir George Still published lectures that were given to the Royal College of Physicians in England. The lectures discussed children displaying impulsive behavior as a result of a genetic dysfunction. The symptoms associated with ADHD include hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention ("Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder"; Barondes, 2003)."
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Attention and Memory, 2005.
A look at how teachers can assist their students in their attention and memory processes.
879 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper explains that the attention and memory processes are both complex and little understood and that these processes undergo different stages of development in the early years. The paper also highlights the importance of the teacher's role in the development of the memory and attention processes in young children and describes methods teachers can use to foster this development in their students.
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"Attention and memory are two primary psychological processes that have been studied extensively. Presently, they still exist as only theories about how attention and memory operate, what structures are involved, and especially how the complicated processes actually work. In many ways, it reminds us that our present knowledge about how the brain operates is still a bit of a mystery. All children go through the same stages of human development, albeit in their own unique way. It is up to us as educators to be in tune with those stages to best assist them in their growth."
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Attention and Memory Techniques, 2005.
A look at attention and memory techniques that can assist students in their academic studies.
963 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper begins by describing the classes of memory storage and the memorization process. The paper then explains how knowledge of how memory is stored and how the memorization process works can be used along with certain techniques to improve one's memory and attention.
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"Beyond the three classes of memory, there are also two parts to the memory process: concentration and recall. A person's attention is always divided. Truly undivided attention is an unattainable goal. However, the more focused a person can be on a lesson, the higher chance of absorbing and retaining the information there will be. Memory can be reinforced by association, such as adding new information to that which is already remembered, and also by making logical connections between bits of information. By making the connection between the acts of concentrating on information and recalling the information, memorization can be an easier task."
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Breakfast and Students' Attention Span, 2008.
An analysis of how hunger negatively affects the attention span and performance of students.
3,184 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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This paper discusses the relationship between eating breakfast and school performance. It discusses how bodily health affects the attention span of students and the negative effects that being hungry has on students and their academic performance. The paper analyzes the literature in order to gain a complete understanding of the issues involved.
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Article 2
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Article 5
Article 6
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"The present survey indicated that Australian students skipped breakfast more on the basis of gender than income (Shaw 1998). Female students did so thrice as much as male students did. It would, then, seem to be the product of personal choice rather than by socioeconomic level. Gender and cultural values would also influence that personal choice. This should engage the attention and priority of policymakers and health authorities. The skipping breakfast phenomenon should be seen as a result of poverty as well as a gender issue. Feeding programs will not help those who skip breakfast for vanity reasons. Teaching students the importance of eating breakfast can decrease or discourage the habit. Instead, they should b taught how to build self-esteem and healthful ways of controlling weight. Nonetheless, these students cannot be easily separated or warned against their prevailing social and cultural environment in the attempt to develop the new attitude. Further longitudinal investigations, involving the use of a variety of methods, should be conducted to cover other, but equally, significant areas (Shaw)."
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Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, 2005.
This paper discusses attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
2,328 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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In this article, the writer notes that ADHD is a diagnosis applied to children and adults who consistently display certain characteristic behaviors over a period of time. The writer points out that the most common behaviors fall into three categories: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. However, not everyone who is overly hyperactive, inattentive, or impulsive has an attention disorder. The writer discusses that to assess whether a person has ADHD, specialists consider whether these behaviors are excessive, long-term, and pervasive. The writer also discusses that there are medications used to treat the symptoms of ADHD. The writer maintains that for lasting improvement, however, numerous clinicians believe that the most significant, long-lasting gains appear when medication is combined with behavioral therapy, emotional counseling, dietary control, and practical support.
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Abstract
What are the symptoms of ADHD?
Assessing ADHD
Can other disorders accompany ADHD?
What causes ADHD?
Treatment Options
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"Also, ADHD shares many symptoms and some common genetic basis with bipolar illness, so the two can be difficult to distinguish. This is especially the case for children under the age of ten, since there is more symptom overlap in that age group. Children with ADHD and bipolar illness are probably often mistaken for each other. In both disorders, the child may be irritable, hyperactive, impulsive, and distractible. The diagnosis is complicated by the fact that children can and often do suffer from both ADHD and bipolar disorder. Some researchers have suggested the symptoms of ADHD and bipolar illness overlap because they are not two separate disorders, but, rather, somewhat different manifestations of the same underlying disease process. ADHD is four to seven times more common in boys than in girls. Bipolar illness affects equal numbers of boys and girls."
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