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    as other biological factors‚ where as nurture is influenced‚ for example experiences‚ learning and the exposure one has. Nativists are those who believe that behaviour patterns are inborn/innate. Empiricists are those who believe that behaviour is learned. There are very few behaviours that are in fact innate. Such behaviours are reflexes. These are automatic‚ involuntary responses to a specific stimulus. It is inborn in humans to swallow when food is in our throat‚ to cough when food is in the windpipe

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    It has been said‚ “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Many people believe that not everything is contained in books while others believe that most knowledge we have known is gained from books. From my point of view‚ I believe the second one is better. Knowledge gained form books is much more important than knowledge gained from life experiences. Although not everything is contained in books‚ we still have to learn most things in books like we used to do it when we went to school

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    WHO WAS MARTIN GARDNER? Leading Quote: “Pick up anything (Martin Gardner) wrote. You’ll smile and learn something.” –Persi W. Diaconis (bolded top of page) Martin Gardner was the best friend Mathematics ever had. He was responsible for introducing math to the world in a whole new way by turning something intimidating and unapproachable to many into fun and games or—even better—magic. It is said that by doing so “he brought more mathematics to more millions than anyone else.”* (Richard K. Guy)

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    Martin Smith

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    You’re applying to Harvard Business School. We can see your resume‚ school transcripts‚ extra-curricular activities‚ awards‚ post-MBA career goals‚ test scores and what your recommenders have to say about you. What else would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy? There is no word limit for this question. We think you know what guidance we’re going to give here. Don’t overthink‚ overcraft and overwrite. Just answer the question in clear language that those of us who don’t know your world

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    My Optimism Helps Me Overcome Obstacles Optimism is such a funny thing. It has the capability to help you solve some of the most challenging and troublesome problems you’ll ever face in your entire life. This is exactly what optimism does for me. I have had some of the most challenging and troublesome things happen to me and using optimism during those times really helped me through them‚ and I honestly don’t think I would have made it through all of those times without using optimism. During

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    grandmother. Although their decisions were unclear until they were at risk of hurting the ones they loved‚ they found out that the obstacles in their lives became challenges where they had the opportunity to grow‚ and find out there are lessons to be learned. In “A Doll’s House‚” by Henrik Ibsen‚ Nora comes to realize she has a challenge that must be faced; she has allowed a lie to come between her‚ and her husband‚ Torvald. Nora illegally borrows money so that she could pay for a trip that was needed

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    in optimism affect who we are today? We did not just spontaneously appear and start giving life lessons when we first came into this world. No‚ we built our understanding of the world from the knowledge that was surrounded around us. The ones who taught the goods and the evils of this world‚ along with teaching us the rights and wrongs‚ those are our roots. In your life and mine‚ the roots of optimism are instilled through the people that are around us. To understand our roots of optimism‚ we

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    Martin Luther King

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    live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin‚ but by the content of their character” (“Martin Luther King Jr.”). These wise and upholding words of confidence and determination changed the face of America during a time of hate and discrimination. King’s inspirational leadership and speeches helped make a local bus protest into a historical event (“King‚ Martin Luther Jr.”) He gathered thousands of people‚ both black and white‚ to many encouraging protests and meetings to

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    Martin Luther was a primary force of change during the Reformation. Martin Luther was a very important shaper in the ideas and the movement of the reformation. He inspired massive changes to the societal and religious structure of the world‚ and as a result freed the world from the iron grip of the Catholic Church. Martin Luther was one of the most important reformers in the reformation. Martin Luther’s life before the Reformation helped to shape the ideas that he used to usher in change. His

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    hbr.org The Globe What Panasonic Learned in China PhotograPhy: Corbis When your manufacturing base becomes your growth market‚ your strategy has to adjust. by Toshiro Wakayama‚ Junjiro Shintaku‚ and Tomofumi Amano M ultinational companies tend to insulate their headquarters from operations in emerging markets. Sure‚ they welcome the opportunity to save money by manufacturing in China or managing customer service out of India‚ and they’re especially pleased when they make

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