Psychology Chapter 4 I-Introduction - Is it nature or nurture that defines us? o Nature – genes‚ heredity o Nurture – everything else that is not genetic (experience‚ environment) - Both are equally important in shaping who we are. There is also an interaction between the two. STUDY NOTES ONLY II – The Nature Component A) Genes: - 46 chromosomes‚ 23 pairs. - Genes carry DNA‚ which consists of thousands of genes amongst other things. - Genes = Basic Unit of Heredity - Gene complexes
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1. What is the title of the reading? Who conducted the research? (1-2 sentences) Answer: The title of the reading is “Social Psychology.” The research was conducted by Philip Zimbardo (286). 2. Provide a brief summary of background information in the field which led up to the study and the reasons that the researcher carried out this particular project (1 paragraph). Answer: Social psychology is the branch of psychology that looks at how your behavior is influenced by others and how their behavior
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Assignment 1 – The Learning environment 1. Describe how you might contribute to a lesson given to a group of seven year old children learning to play percussion instruments. Be proactive in assisting the teacher to – -Organise equipment and resources for the lesson -Create a safe and tidy environment for learning -Minimise any behavioural problems -Give praise and encouragement to children to maximise learning Firstly I would help to set up equipment quickly for the lesson‚ by doing
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safety is checked and preserved in a number of ways within the setting‚ there is a Healthy and Safety policy‚ which is given out to all the staff‚ defining the key areas. Staff training is kept up to date. Risk assessments are carried out frequently involving a daily check of the environment which is being used these are done by our Health and Safety deputy‚ a full risk assessment of tools‚ equipment and the environment is carried out termly. The setting deputy is responsible for health and safety and
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1. What are the key elements of Toshiba’s business strategy in notebook computers? In what way do OME’s operations support this strategy? Toshiba had built its strength in the notebook PC market by beating its competitors to the market with aggressively priced‚ technologically superior products. Competition in the notebook PC market was fierce‚ and Toshiba could retain its position as market leader only by relentlessly improving its manufacturing processes and lowering costs. Toshiba had some
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1. Enterprise a) An Enterprise is a business or organisation which is formed and new products and services are created and brought into the market. Usually established to cater to the gap in the market. b) Enterprise skills are characteristics needed that allow the company or individual to respond effectively to changing markets. Examples of these are determination‚ persistence‚ passion and relevant skills and expertise. c) An entrepreneur is an individual that had an idea in which they developed
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Healthy Places/ Healthy People Philipson Thathamkulam American Sentinel University India is the seventh largest country in the world. It covers 3‚287‚263 square kilometers and is also the second most populous country with 1.27 billion people. Even with the fasting growing economy in the world‚ India faces numerous challenges of poverty‚ malnutrition‚ poor health care‚ corruption and terrorism (Countries and Their Cultures‚ 2011). As we explore this widely diverse country and delve into the equity
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Objective: By the end of the lesson‚ leaner should be able to; 2.1 Explain how electronic transactions can reduce paperwork and delay(advantages ). 2.2 Examine how EDI has developed and laid the foundations for b2b e-business. 2.3 Evaluate the use of different Electronic Payment Systems. 1 Electronic Transactions Bringing this concept into perspective by answering the question. What is Electronic Transactions? (Class discussion). An act of buying or selling something or sending money electronically
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UNIT 2 – KEY ISSUES IN WORKING IN SCHOOLS E1 – Key legislation that supports the teaching assistant in promoting safe working practice in school The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Every child matters Framework and The Children Act 1989 and 2004 The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (replaced by Equality Act 2010) The Education Act 2002 CRB (criminal records bureau COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health) 1999 The Data Protection Act 1998 The Education Reform Act
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levels and a greater understanding of the importance of good nutrition‚ consumers have been demanding healthier food options from their out-of-home dining choices. Responding to the market – assignment overview A local fast-food restaurant has recently been put into receivership and the receivers want to collect more information about the operating environment of this business ultimately to determine if it has a viable future or not. To do this they want to know the answers to 3 main questions. They
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