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    The Brain

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    Left and Right Brain Learners Nikolas Robbins COLL 100 American Military University Tambria Schaefer Left and Right Brain Learners References Aucoin‚ M. (2007). Right-brain project management: A complementary approach. Management Concepts Retrieved from http://library.books24x7.com.ezproxy1.apus.edu/toc.aspx?bookid=23098 Connell‚ D. (2012). Left and right brain. Retrieved from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/left-brainright-brain Fleming‚ G. (2012)

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    Teenage Marriage

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    this can provide the basis for other later family conflicts as well. Regardless of the good intentions involved‚ it is almost always true that the person who controls the money ultimately rules the situation. Although some newly married couples find it necessary to temporarily make their home with their parents‚ this is generally not a wise choice unless absolutely necessary and then only for as short a period

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    The Brain

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    Neurotransmitter – They are brain chemicals that communicate throughout the body. Amygdala – It is located in the cerebral hemisphere that looks like a grey almond shape‚ it controls the emotions we have from hormones‚ arousal and emotional memories. Hippocampus – This is in the medial temporal lobe it’s a small organ and is very important to the limbic system‚ it is what helps with our long term memory. Corpus Callosum – Located in the middle of the brain the corpus callosum is a big ball

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    Brain

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    If each of the following brain parts individually was damaged‚ what would be the consequence and why? Hippocampus‚ hypothalamus‚ cerebellum‚ reticular formation‚ medulla Hippocampus is important for forming lasting memories. The hippocampus lies inside the temporal lobes‚ which is why stimulating the temporal lobes can produce memory like or dream like experiences. Hippocampus damage can result in anterograde amnesia which is the loss of ability to form new memories. Someone who sustains an

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    ‘Sylvia Plath uses startling imagery when writing about landscape’ I agree with this statement to a large extent. Sylvia Plath uses startling imagery to portray her heightened emotions using the nature around her to create her poems. Plath’s poems are mainly focused around the theme of death and depression. In Sylvia Plath’s poems‚ the rhythm is often non-up beat and uneven. This forms a more natural and vivid image of the nature and landscape around her. In addition‚ Plath’s use

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    Teenage Pregnancy

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    A Reaction/Term Paper on TEENAGE PREGNANCY Nowadays‚ statistics claims that teen pregnancy becomes a trend worldwide. Teenage pregnancy is a phenomenon wherein a female between the age of 13 and 19 undergoes pregnancy. Why such a thing occurs? Let’s consider the causes. Curiosity. Majority of the female species doesn’t know much about sex. Sex education is rarely taught at schools so they do not have much knowledge about it. Trough words of mouth‚ they engage into sex without thinking the

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    Teenage Pregnancy

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    Mentally‚ the young mother is not an adult yet‚ either. Parts of the brain that aid in decision making and logic are not fully developed until around age 19. This‚ coupled with the fact that a young mother has less education and real-world experience than an older woman‚ means that pregnant teens don’t always make the best decisions for themselves and their unborn children. Furthermore‚ pregnancy at any age is a life-altering event. But during the teen years‚ pregnancy means that many typical experiences

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    Teenage Alcoholism

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    Teenage Alcoholism By Austin J. Russell December 14‚ 2011 Teenage drinking. What is it about drinking that teenagers find so attractive? Social influences? Confidence? Respect from others? The focus of this article is on why the highest percentage of alcohol drinkers is young people and teenagers like me and the reasons behind that percentage. Statistics show that the highest percentage of alcoholics‚ at least in the United States lies in the younger population. This figure is 31.5% (www

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    Teenage Pregnany

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    I. PROBLEM “Teenage Pregnancy” II. OBJECTIVES ➢ To be aware of the consequences of teenage pregnancy ➢ To understand the risks of teenage pregnancy and identify some ways to prevent it ➢ To know the possible causes and effects of teenage pregnancy III. INTRODUCTION Dealing with the responsibility of being a parent is one of the hardest tasks to take on. Becoming a parent involves emotion‚ compassion‚ dedication‚ strength‚ knowledge‚ protectiveness‚ and being able to

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    However‚ the dangers of teenage driving are higher than ever. According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles‚ “Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15-20 year-olds” (“California”). Teenage drivers create many dangerous distractions when behind the wheel of a vehicle. These distractions usually occur in three different areas: visual‚ cognitive‚ and manual. The first major way a teenage driver may become distracted is becoming visually distracted. Some teenage drivers can become

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