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Physiological Responses to Variations in Cold Pressor Temperatures, 2002.
A look at an experiment carried out on cardiovascular reactivity in relation to the use of the cold pressor.
1,345 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper analyzes an experiment of physiological reactivity in relation to different temperatures of the cold pressor. Three groups of subjects are compared using 15 people in each group. Each group experienced a different temperature of the cold pressor, specifically 0, 10 or 20 degrees Celsius. Physiological measurements taken were systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart period and pre-ejection period. The data was analyzed and compared between groups to determine differences in nervous system reactivity. The results showed a clearer understanding of cardiovascular reactivity in relation to the use of the cold pressor.
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"Cold pressor techniques are used in psychophysiological research to induce pain and stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. The cold pressor as an experimental tool can be applied to the subject?s forehead or the subject?s foot or arm can be immersed in ice water, with each variation resulting in differing degrees of physiological response (Durel, et. al., 1993). The limb applications are considered the most reliable because the facial application may involve the dive reflex (Durel, et. al., 1993). For the purpose of this study, the arm immersion will be used."
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Physiological Space, 2005.
A discussion of the dimension of Physiological Space in architecture.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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The paper discusses Physiological Space in architecture, noting that this dimension both allows and encourages the viewer to orient him or herself with the work and to gain meaning from the experience. The physiological space is not simply a reflection of physical space but includes a psychological dimension that cannot be discounted. The paper explains that the way the viewer is oriented to the art involves not merely where he or she stands and how he or she relates physically to the work, but also the mental constructs involved, the psychological reactions and other internal processes.
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N. R. Carlson's ?Foundations of Physiological Psychology?, 2002.
This paper comprises summaries of selected chapters in N. R. Carlson's "Foundations of Physiological Psychology".
5,250 words (approx. 21.0 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 130.95
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In Chapter 4 the author explains that the use of drugs to treat psychological conditions has a risk-reward ratio that must be carefully monitored by serious practitioners with a view toward ongoing research.
Chapter 8 defines sleep as a physiological behavior, which is directly the converse of physiological behavior that involves active movement. Chapter 15 is a discussion of schizophrenia which is divided into a definition and description of typical symptoms, including the issue of inherited tendency toward the disorder, an extended discussion of brain-research-based drugs and monoamine (dopamine) intervention for alleviation of disorder symptoms, and the evidence of neural processes of schizophrenia that position it as a neurological disorder.
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"This paper discusses in Chapter 4 that the use of drugs to treat psychological conditions has a risk-reward ratio that must be carefully monitored by serious practitioners with a view toward ongoing research.
This paper presents the main point of Chapter 8 that defines sleep as a physiological behavior, which is directly the converse of physiological behavior that involves active movement.
The author cites that Chapter 15 in the discussion of schizophrenia is divided into a definition and description of typical symptoms, including the issue of inherited tendency toward the disorder, an extended discussion of brain-research-based drugs and monoamine (dopamine) intervention for alleviation of disorder symptoms, and the evidence of neural processes of schizophrenia that position it as a neurological disorder."
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"Variations on the Word Sleep", 2007.
A review of Margaret Atwood's poem "Variations on the Word Sleep".
1,016 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper examines how Margaret Atwood's dreamlike poem "Variations on the Word Sleep" offers a lyrical, undulating series of images that resemble the dream state itself. The paper further looks at how symbols, metaphors, and piquant imagery allow Atwood to address the non-physical, mystical aspects of the human experience.
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"The English language refers to "falling" asleep and waking "up." Therefore, images of ascending and descending correspond to states of consciousness in Atwood's poem. When falling asleep, the narrator refers to "the cave where you must descend." After encountering the source of "grief at the center," the narrator notes that she would like to "follow / you up the long stairway." Again, Atwood stresses an attitude of selflessness and surrender by using the word "follow" and emphasizing it by placing it at the end rather than at the beginning of the following line. Leaving the word "follow" hanging at the end of the line draws the reader's attention toward it, taking the place of a rhyming couplet."
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"Variations on a Blue Guitar", 2004.
Overview of the style, content and core philosophy of
Maxine Greene's "Variations on a Blue Guitar".
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper reviews the work of Maxine Greene, an educational theorist, on arts education entitled "Variations on a Blue Guitar". The review consists of three sections. First, there is a report on the text itself and the philosophy of the author,. This is followed by a reaction to the author?s philosophy on the part of the writer and ends with some response and reflection questions for the reader so that the reader may actively engage with the text, as is commensurate with the philosophy of active learning of Maxine Greene discussed and analyzed in the paper.
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"The educator and educational philosopher Maxine Greene?s thoughts, in the form of lectures she gave during a summer session at Lincoln Center, have been compiled in the text entitled Variations on a Blue Guitar. Greene?s lectures, conducted while she was still in residence at Columbia University?s Teacher?s College, centered around on the topic of aesthetic education and how the principles of imagination could be infused into the standard academic curriculum. Greene?s ideas, as expressed in these lectures and throughout her life, encompassed both the general principles of human transformation and variation and fused them in a spirit of what she called scholastic rebirth. Education, she believed, could enlarge the human spirit and its capacity for potential, as well as the human mind?s capacity for intellectual excellence."
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Physiological Aspects of Diabetes, 2007.
This paper explores the physiological aspects of type 1 diabetes.
1,219 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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In this article, the writer examines type 1 diabetes and notes that stress is particularly dangerous for people with diabetes. The writer points out that the hormones that the body releases as part of the fight or flight response are meant to prepare the body for quick action. These hormones break down stored glycogen into blood glucose, which the body should be able to use for energy. However, the writer explains that people with diabetes cannot effectively use this extra glucose for energy, so the result is a rapid rise in blood sugar. The writer concludes that without a complete understanding of the condition there is no way to know how to treat it, as well as convert one's lifestyle in order to reap the maximum benefits possible considering the situation.
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"Most of us have more first-hand experience with stress than we care to think about. The term 'stress' means many things to many different people. One person may define stress as pressure, tension or an emotional response. Stress is a response that occurs in ones body as a reaction to the demands of everyday life resulting in physiological and psychological changes in the body. Many things occur each day that require us to adapt. These might include noise, crowding, a bad relationship, job interviews, or commuting to work. These are known as stressors. The changes that take place in ones body when something, 'the stressor', provokes you are known as the stress response. We all know that stress can play a role in causing or exacerbating virtually any medical problem and diabetes is no exception. In fact, it has been suggested that any experience with diabetes both causes and can be affected by stress. Stress is a natural survival response. It occurs within the body when you feel threatened by thoughts or external stressors. When you are in a stressful situation, ones circulatory system speeds up and blood is pushed rapidly towards different parts of the body, particularly those organs and systems necessary to protect you and this raises ones blood pressure. Because the blood supply has been diverted, the supply to the digestive system is usually reduced as well, making the process of digestion slower and less effective. Stress also constricts the blood vessels, increases heart rate, and produces other physiological manifestations, all instantaneously."
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Dreaming as a Physiological Process, 2001.
Examining the origins of dreams and their meanings.
1,210 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper shows the effects that dreams may have on psychological well being originating from external sources, not the dream itself. Dreams are physiological phenomenon with no meaning. The paper discusses the Freudian belief that dreams reflect the unconscious mind through complex metaphors. It explains that this is contradicted by current research, suggesting that dreams are the result of physiological processes during REM sleep and that meaning and significance come from external rather than internal sources.
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"Pop psychology has influenced society with the Freudian belief that dreams reflect the unconscious mind through complex metaphors and hidden meaning. Research done by J. A. Hobson, R. W. McCarley and others contradict these beliefs, suggesting that dreams are the result of physiological processes during REM sleep and that meaning and significance come from external rather than internal sources. A dream can be defined as ?a sequence of sensations, images, emotions, and thoughts passing through a sleeping person?s mind? (Hobson & Stickgold, 1994). The effects that dreams may have on psychological well being originate from external sources, not the dream itself. "
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Variations in Hinduism, 2005.
Briefly explores three important branches of Hindu philosophy.
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Though many tend to think of Hinduism as a unified religion, there are many variations on even basic principles. Through analysis of the Upanishads, Karma Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga texts, several of these important fundamental differences are explained in the paper.
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"The Upanishads, a compilation of stories whose authorship and origin are largely unknown, form a vital component of the foundations of Hinduism. Despite their anonymous origins, they are generally considered shruti, the product of divine revelation, and are thus considered to be spiritual teachings of the highest order. Indeed, many of Hinduism's most well-known elements are explained almost continuously throughout the text, providing an exceptionally clear description of key religious concepts and methods of practice."
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The Psychological and Physiological Value of Pets, 2001.
This paper explores the impact of companion animals on both mental and physical health.
1,276 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper shows how the human-animal bond and its history provide the foundation when defining why pets are pivotal to western culture. It also discusses why it is important to identify the affects they have on our emotional and physical well-being. The writer claims that understanding the positive and negative impact of pet ownership can be a useful tool when helping those with mental and physical problems.
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"I. Introduction
"The interaction between humans and animals has always played a significant role as an element in human culture. More importantly, the domestication of animals for human use has facilitated the emergence of a more intimate relationship between man and non-human beings: the "pet" connection. The benefits of this connection are numerous as they encompass everything from simple companionship to deep enhancements in mental and physical health. Just as the interrelationships between man are always changing, the bond between animal and man is just as dynamic. Pet ownership in the U.S. involves a special tie where the pet is increasingly considered to be a member of the family. The relative wealth of the U.S. as compared to most other nations allows us to view animals more as individuals rather than strictly as a commodity as originally intended when man first domesticated any animal."
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The Cold War, 2001.
A look at the years of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. A discussion of the history and the effects of the Cold War.
20,660 words (approx. 82.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 249.95
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This paper is about United States and Soviet Union relations in the Cold War period. The author investigates the causes of this war, positions of the countries which took part in it, the main events of the war and the effects that the Cold War had on the diplomacy of the United States.
Table of Contents.
Introduction.
Chapter 1: Historical Background of the Cold War.
1.1 The Historical Context.
1.2 Causes and Interpretations. Chapter 2: The Cold War Chronology.
2.1 The War Years
2.2 The Truman Doctrine.
2.3 The Marshall Plan.
Chapter 3: The Role of Cold War in American History and Diplomacy.
3.1 Declaration of the Cold War.
3.2 ?old War Issues
Conclusion
Glossary
References
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"The Cold War was characterized by mutual distrust, suspicion and misunderstanding by both the United States and Soviet Union, and their allies. At times, these conditions increased the likelihood of the third world war. The United States accused the USSR of seeking to expand Communism throughout the world. The Soviets, meanwhile, charged the United States with practicing imperialism and with attempting to stop revolutionary activity in other countries. Each block's vision of the world contributed to East-West tension. The United States wanted a world of independent nations based on democratic principles. The Soviet Union, however, tried control areas it considered vital to its national interest, including much of Eastern Europe."
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The Impact of Cultural Variation on Human Rights, 2005.
This paper examines the opinion of writer W. Penn Handwerker on the issue of cultural variations impacting universal human rights.
837 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper analyzes W. Penn Handwerker's article "Universal Human Rights and the Problem of Unbounded Cultural Meanings." Handwerker contends that cultural variations impact on universal rights and that freedom from violence epitomizes the entire of concept of human rights. This paper details how Handwerker's views and opinions differ greatly from popular beliefs and theories such as that of anthropologist Gene Hammel, who argues that each culture is different because it chooses whichever identity is best for it. When "different" is equated with "best," asserts Hammel, the possibility of universal human rights is defeated. This paper examines the reasons Handwerker rejects the conclusions of various cultural anthropologists who argue that human rights are an unattainable ideal due to cultural differences.
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"In the first section of the article, "Violence as Meaning That Arises from Social Interaction," Handwerker argues that though there is sometimes biological expression of violence, "violence can only be expressed as a social act within specific social relationships" (p. 800), and the meaning of violence depends heavily upon the social context in which it takes place. And though violent behavior is oftentimes passed down to the next generation, a change in behavior can break the cycle. Handwerker's observations of people from West Africa to the West Indies to the United States have revealed to him that the subjects of violence (but not the instigators of it) generally use physical pain (as opposed to emotional pain) as the primary criterion of violence. And just as consistent as the definition of violence across the various cultures he studied were the reports of affection."
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Physiology Of Pressure/Altitude, 2004.
An overview of the physiological changes that take place in the body when exposed to high altitudes.
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This paper examines the physiological changes that occur in the body at high altitude, particularly in respect to the heart. The paper examines what happens to the body during short-term exposure and long-term exposure to high altitude, and exposure to extremely high altitudes.
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"Several circulatory changes mediated by stimulation of the carotid body which causes activation of the sympathetic nervous system are stimulated by short-term altitude exposure less than three or four days. These changes occur within a few minutes of altitude exposure and are related to a transient epinephrine secretion combined with a more sustained secretion of norepinephrine. These cause immediate changes which include an increase in ventilation, increased heart rate, increased cardiac output and an elevation of blood pressure. There is also an increase in coronary blood flow."
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The Cold War, 2002.
A brief paper on the cold war, including its main causes and effects.
1,969 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper presents a background and history of the Cold War. The paper explains the origins of the war including the main characters and countries involved in it. The writer then offers an interpretation of the main causes behind the conflict and how it developed into the long-term conflict it became. Finally, the paper examines its effect on Europe, the United States and the rest of the world.
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Introduction
The Origins
The Main Causes
Start of the Cold War
The Cold War Intensifies in Europe
Division of Germany
Other Tit-for-Tat Cold War Events in Europe
How the Cold War Affected the Rest of the World?
Conclusion
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"Although the Cold War occurred after the Second World War, it had its roots in the events that took place towards the fag end of World War I. At the time of the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, the First World War was nearing its end; Russia?s new Communist leader Vladimir Lenin decided to withdraw his country from the war. Military intervention in Russia by the United States, Britain, France, and Japan, soon followed? purportedly to restore the collapsed Eastern Front in their war effort against Germany. (Legvold, para on ?Background.?) The Communist Russia saw the intervention as an attempt to undermine the fledgling revolution. This sowed the seeds of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States that came to fore several decades later in the post World War II period."
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The Cold War Winner, 2007.
This paper discusses whether Ronald Reagan should be credited with winning the Cold War.
6,341 words (approx. 25.4 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 147.95
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The paper explores the Cold War, the circumstances that led to the resolution of the Cold War and the social and political factors that influenced Ronald Reagan's ability to put an end to this period of fear and terror. The paper discusses the history of the Cold War and explains the war from the American and Soviet perspectives. The paper defends the position that Ronald Reagan was largely responsible for putting an end to the Cold War and the fear it generated. The paper relates how even Mr. Gorbachev admitted years later that he was outmatched by Reagan's strategy. The paper concludes that everyone was a winner by the end of the Cold War. The threat to both American and Soviet lives and future was greatly reduced.
History of the Cold War
Two Different Viewpoints
Changing Leaders in the Global Arena
The End of an Era
The Importance of the Collapse of the Soviet Economy
Technology and the US Rise to Power
Strategic Changes and Paradigm Shifts
Reagan's Contribution in Retrospect
Conclusion: Who Won the War?
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"The Cold War began in 1947 and ended with the collapse of the Soviet Union on December 25, 1991. The two forces at the heart of the conflict was the United States and their allies against the Soviet Union and their set of allies. This struggle is called the Cold War because open hostility never occurred. However, the situations never escalated into full scale war or battle. The war was fought using posturing and information swapping regarding who had the worst weapons and who would likely to be able to inflict the most damage on the other should a full scale war occur."
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McCarthy and the Cold War, 2005.
Discusses the events leading up to the Cold War and the impact the Cold War had on the society and politics of the United States.
2,863 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 85.95
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This paper looks at how the Cold War with the Soviet Union fed fears of Communism and feelings of paranoia and, ultimately, allowed Joseph McCarthy to wield tremendous political and social power in the United States. The paper describes the history of McCarthy's anti-communist campaign, his obsession with the communists-in-government issue, the conditions at the time that allowed him to feed on the American fear of Communism, why he was so popular, and how he was finally defeated.
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"One aspect of history is that a country?s so-called ?friend? one day, can be an enemy the next and visa versa. The United States and Soviet Union during World War II joined ranks against the real threat of Nazi Germany. However, it did not take long after the end of the war for Russia and the United States to once again bully each other. Even before the final surrender of Germany in 1945, the two super powers rapidly found themselves in a new military and diplomatic rivalry. Meanwhile, in the United States, the economy was taking time to build and unemployment was growing. Thoughts of the Depression loomed in people?s minds. The friction with the Russians, which would receive the name of Cold War, did not help. Yet it did create a scapegoat for fears and feelings of paranoia. As the tensions between the U.S. and U.S.S.R. mounted, the Communist threat reached American shores. Surely, Russia was infiltrating the government. The Rosenberg?s trial in 1951 put all the props on the stage for the director Joseph McCarthy."
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