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    example of single-loop learning is the thermostat that automatically turns on the heat whenever the temperature in the room drops below 68.) These professionals have spent a good part of their lives acquiring credentials‚ mastering one of a number of disciplines‚ and applying these disciplines to solve real-word problems -- all of which approaches exemplify single-loop learning. To return to Argyris’ thermostat example‚ “double-loop learning” is when a thermostat could go beyond its programmed function

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    Theory of Mind: Thomas Nagel and Daniel Dennett The mind-body problem consists of two very different theories; Dualism and materialism. These are two theories that are on opposite sides of the spectrum and I will compare not only their ideas‚ but also the ways in which they coincide and oppose each other. From these two theories‚ I agree with materialism since I believe our consciousness and “life” consists of nothing more than the physical mind. Dualism is the assumption that mental phenomena

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    not in a room • Use reflective panels behind radiators • Use energy efficient light bulbs • Turn all electrical appliances off when not in use • Remove chargers and PC peripherals from plug sockets • Reduce hot water thermostat to 60 degrees • Reduce space heating thermostat to below 21 degrees if you are fit and healthy • Only switch heating and lighting when at home • Only boil the water you need in the kettle • Keep fridge and freezer doors shut as much as possible • Dry clothes outside

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    Drive Reduction Theory

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    Drive reduction: The theory of motivation is drive reduction‚ drive reduction is you are driven by biological needs‚ they motivate you to satisfy them. According to the theory‚ the reduction of drives is the primary force behind motivation. (Schultz‚ D.P. & Schultz‚ S.E. (1987). A History of Modern Psychology. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Publications.) Drive reduction category as primary and secondary drive. Hunger‚ thirsty‚ pain‚ warmth or sex are examples of primary drive reduction‚ whereby secondary

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    saving setting‚ if available‚ to allow the dishes to air dry. You can also turn off the drying cycle manually. Not using heat in the drying cycle can save 20 percent of your dishwasher’s total electricity use. Turn down your water heater thermostat. Thermostats are often set to 140 degrees F when 120 is usually fine. Each 10 degree reduction saves 600 pounds

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    Human Homeostasis

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    Prior Knowledge Questions (Do these BEFORE using the Gizmo.) A thermostat is a device that regulates the temperature inside a building. 1. What does a thermostat do if it gets too cool? __________lowers the mercury level__________________________ 2. What does a thermostat do if it gets too hot? _____________increases the mercury level________________________ 3. How do our bodies sometimes act like a thermostat? _______________________We react to the heat or cold with changing

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    Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology: Structure & Function Dr. Gregory Karapetian Lecture 1 Specialties of Anatomy Anatomy describes the structures of the body: What they are made of Where they are located Associated structures Physiology is the study of: Functions of anatomical structures Individual and cooperative functions Specialties of Anatomy Macroscopic Structure Gross anatomy‚ or macroscopic anatomy examines large‚ visible structures Ancient Science Hippocrates

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    breakdown gas oven

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    igniter will be a glow igniter‚ or in ovens that are a few years old‚ an electrical igniter. Old ovens may work with a pilot light igniter. In this breakdown we will take the glow igniter as example. The oven control may be switch based with a thermostat and sensing bulb assembly or an electronic control board that works with an oven sensor. When you select the bake or broil function the control sends 230 volts of alternating current to the appropriate igniter. The igniter is wired to the safety

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    like a thermostat in a house would work. If the thermostat is set to a certain temperature‚ the air conditioner/ heater will come on and off based on whether the room needs to cool down or heat up in order to reach that steady temperature. For example‚ if a thermostat was set at a certain degrees and the temperature of the room was falling‚ the thermostat would turn the heat on until that constant‚ set temperature is maintained. If the temperature in the room began to rise‚ the thermostat would kick

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