author of this article believes that schools are being over whelmed with the amount of Ritalin being given to cheldren in the United States. They also state that “US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) considers Ritalin a Class II drug… Other drugs in that category are cocaine‚ metamphetamine and methadone” (One in four US schoolkids doped on Ritalin‚ 2000‚ para. 3). With this statement the author is trying to scare the reader away from using Ritalin. Also they go on to say “DEA deputy director Terrance
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How is knowledge gained? What are the sources? To what extent might these vary according to age‚ education‚ or cultural background? According to the theoretical definition written originally by Plato‚ knowledge is a statement that is contemplated as justified‚ true‚ and believed. Knowledge is gained through a combination of ways of knowing; including perception‚ language‚ and reason. However‚ it is through experience that we begin to understand the process about knowing exactly what we know. Experience
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Chapter Four DEFINITIONS nucleic acid – polymers specialized for the storage‚ transmission between generations‚ and use of genetic information. There are two types‚ DNA and RNA nucleotides – monomers that compose nucleic acid‚ consist of a pentose sugar‚ a phosphate group‚ and a nitrogen containing base. DNA - – a macromolecule that encodes hereditary information and passes if from generation to generation. RNA and the bonds that stabilize them Purine - one of two chemical forms
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Prescribed Title Essay “To gain understanding of the world‚ we need to make use of stereotypes.” In other words‚ in order to gain comprehension of an intended meaning of the world‚ we need to make use of the world’s cliche ideas on a person or thing. Based on intuition and the connection between religious knowledge systems‚ ethics‚ and faith‚ stereotypes are not a necessity in order to understand other people’s intentions and actions. To what extent are stereotypes useful in order to gain an understanding
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ETH102L Prescribed Book THE LEARNING REVOLUTION CHAPTER 1 :TALENT REVOLUTION Everyone has it Everyone has some talent that is stronger than someone elses Talent does not equal intelligence/ knowledge/ skills/ specific abilities Talent starts with genetic inheritance Unique patterns of personality/ temperament/ behavioural traits play a big role in who we are/ become Always work on your students’ strengths not their weaknesses. MYTH 1 :All learn in the same way Each personal learning
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. Methylphenidate‚ also commonly known as Ritalin‚ is classified as a central nervous system stimulant‚ which is used for the treatment of both attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. This drug works by preventing the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine‚ which results in the increased activity of these two neurotransmitters within the synaptic space‚ which occurs by modulating the activity of the dopamine transporter and the norepinephrine transporter. The prefrontal cortex
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Theory of knowledge prescribed titles November 2011 and May 2012 Instructions to candidates Your theory of knowledge essay for examination must be submitted to your teacher for authentication. It must be written on one of the ten titles (questions) provided below. You may choose any title‚ but are recommended to consult with your teacher. Your essay will be marked according to the assessment criteria published in the Theory of Knowledge guide. Remember to centre your essay on knowledge issues and
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An Average of 4-5 Million acres of U.S land are destroyed because of wildfires every year‚ which is an issue to say the least‚ so the idea of prescribed fires for the prevention of wild fires‚ Literally fighting fire with fire‚ is in my opinion‚ a great idea that could help solve a very important problem. Prescribed fires‚ small controlled fires designed to destroy potential fuel for wild fires‚ also have the benefit of creating a more diverse ecosystem‚ and controlling potentially damaging Invasive
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Students who take un-prescribed study drugs create an unfair advantage because there is inequitable accessibility to these medications among students. People with ADHD/ADD are able to obtain medications through prescriptions from their health care professional‚ but others are still able to obtain it non-prescribed through diversion. Diversion is the process in which people with a legal prescription for medications give it those without a prescription for non-therapeutic purposes (Vrecko‚ 1982). A
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So far‚ I have learned many new things about the effects of both ADHD and Ritalin on the human body as well as different forms of behavioral therapy. I have learned that ADHD affects the areas of the brain that control attention and self-control and that as a stimulant‚ Ritalin stimulates these areas of the brain to enhance them. I have also learned that there are three different types of the disorder‚ which are inattentive ADHD‚ hyperactive-impulsive ADHD‚ and combined ADHD. I have also learned
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