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    The word personality originates from the Latin word “persona” which means mask. From the modern meaning of mask‚ it means a cover used for disguise. However from the ancient Latin-speaking world‚ the word is used not to conceal something but to typify or represent a character in theater plays. Thus‚ personality is what differentiates or distinguishes a person. It is a mask that sets an individual apart from others. For a more detailed description of personality‚ it is defined as the sum total

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    AS Biology‚ Biological Molecules Revision Notes Distinguish between monomers and polymers: Monomers- Identical small molecules. Polymers- Chainlike molecules formed from the linking together of many similar. Distinguish between monosaccharides‚ disaccharides‚ and polysaccharides: Monosaccharides- Simple sugars; sugar molecules may be enantiomers due due to the spatial arrangement of parts around asymmetric carbons; raw material for synthesis of other organic molecules. Disaccharides-

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    2. Biological Classification Classification  The process of grouping living organisms into convenient categories based on simple characters is known as classification. 1. Two kingdom classification  Carolus Linnaeus divided all living things into two kingdoms- Plantae and Animalia. 2. Five kingdom classification  R.H. Whittaker divided all living things into five kingdoms- Monera‚ Protista‚ Fungi‚ Plantae‚ and Animalia.  The main criteria for classification included o cell structure o thallus

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    intelligence is an example of applied research because it has an immediate practical use. Basic research: This builds psychology’s general knowledge base but has no immediate applications. For example‚ a study determining whether identical twins’ personalities are nature- or nurture-oriented is an example of basic research. Terminology A theory (in psychology) is an idea that explains some aspect of human behavior and psychology. Theories give psychologists material for new‚ testable hypotheses.

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    Describe and evaluate biological explanations of schizophrenia (24 marks) Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder characterized by distorted thinking‚ impaired emotional responses‚ poor interpersonal skills and a distortion of reality. It is the most common of psychotic disorders that‚ in most countries around the world‚ affects around 1 per cent of the population. In terms of explanations for the disorder‚ two central types of explanations arise – psychological explanations and biological explanations. Whereas

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    Stem Cell Research Adult stem cell research is providing opportunities to treat people with a various diseases and conditions. In 2010‚ a man’s ankle refused to heal so the doctor took bone marrow from the man’s pelvic bone with a needle‚ condensed it to about four teaspoons of rich red liquid‚ and injected that into his ankle. Four months later‚ the ankle was healed! Adult stem cells are found in all tissues of the growing human being and‚ according to latest reports‚ also have the potential

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    IDENTIFYING STRENGTHS AND AREAS TO IMPROVE I found the result of my Personality Test to be a very insightful and accurate description of myself. I must use my strength as an advantage‚ and I believed that my strength would help‚ and benefit my other team. As my ESFP personality code strengths generally have the following traits: Genuine warmth and interest towards people. I get along with all sorts of people. Practical and realistic. Cooperative and quick to encourage people. I managed

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    To Invade or Not to Invade Complete and submit this Graded Assignment by the due date to receive full credit. (50 points) ScoreThe invasion of Iraq was very controversial. Many editors and columnists voiced strong opinions on the Iraq War. Use your knowledge of current events and the information in your textbook to write two short editorials. One should state why the United States should have invaded Iraq the other editorial should state why the United States should not have invaded Iraq. Some points

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    Personality Lab report – Notes: Definition of the Big 5 traits and the 3 uses of music – introduction In the abstract‚ be as specific as you can about the hypotheses. You might like to list the ones supported and the ones not supported. "The relationship between x and y‚ and a and b‚ but not between c and d‚ were significant" The procedure is very straightforward. 2 questionnaires (different classes probably did these in different orders) and data entered online Provide brief overview

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    The Controversial Issues of Latinas Each year Latinos make the big journey to the United States. They usually settle for the first low paying jobs‚ which are offered to them resulting in not moving up the corporate ladder. This consequently results in a pattern of never seeking mobility. The second generations that are born here‚ either follow their parent’s footsteps or seek for better opportunities through education in order to get their families out of the poverty. Most Latino families today

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