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insight learning
insight learning A form of learning in which an animal responds to new situations by adapting experiences gained in other contexts. Insight learning requires an animal to solve problems by viewing a situation as a whole instead of relying wholly on trial-and-error learning. Chimpanzees are capable... Read more |
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Behavioral genetics
Behavioral Genetics Behaviors distinguish human beings from other creatures and from each other. Genetic perspectives could help account for both the universals of human behavior (those shared by all) and the particulars (the individual differences). Behaviors are among the most complex... Read more |
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Insight Enterprises Inc
Insight Enterprises, Inc. 1912 West Fourth St.Tempe, Arizona 85281U.S.A.(602) 902-1001Fax: (602) 902-1141Web site: http://www.insight.com Public CompanyIncorporated: 1988Employees: 695Sales: $342.8 million (1996)Stock Exchanges: NASDAQSICs: 5961 Mail Order Houses Insight Enterprises, Inc.... Read more |
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Insight
INSIGHT In psychoanalysis, insight is a process whereby one grasps a previously misunderstood aspect of one's own mental dynamics. It refers to a specific moment, observable during the treatment, when the patient becomes aware of an inner conflict, an instinctual impulse, a defense, or the like,... Read more |
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Macfarlane Burnet
BURNET, FRANK MACFARLANE(b. Traralgon, Australia, 3 September 1899; d. Port Fairy, Australia, 31 August 1985)virology, immunology, microbiology, tumor biology, gerontology.Burnet was a leading virologist and immunologist of the twentieth century. He contributed to the understanding of the complexity... Read more |
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Bapak
Bapak An Indonesian name for "father," given affectionately to patrons, gurus, and charismatic leaders, especially to Muhammad Subuh, founder of the Subud movement, a modern mystical school combining Sufi insights with elements of the thought of Georgei I. Gurdjieff and P. D. Ouspensky. ... Read more |
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Treaties
T REATIES J. B. Duroselle and Ian J. Bickerton Tracing the history of treaties entered into by the United States provides an illuminating insight into the changing nature, concerns, and direction of United States foreign relations. Given... Read more |
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Landscape evolution
landscape evolution ‘Landscape evolution’ is the term used to describe the ways that landscapes evolve or change over time. Some of the earliest geological insights arose from the realization that the Earth has a history and that the landforms on the Earth's surface evolve over time... Read more |
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Robert Hayden
Robert Hayden , 1913-80, American poet, b. Detroit. After earning his M.A. at the Univ. of Michigan, he taught there and at Fisk Univ. Although the tone of his poems is quiet and often loving, he has a considerable gift for irony and his insights can be shattering. His Ballad of Remembrance (1962)... Read more |
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Armed forces
Military THE MILITARY-SOCIETY SYMBIOSIS THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS WOMEN COMBATANTS TRAINING AND SOCIALIZATION MORALE AND MOTIVATION THE CONSEQUENCES OF MILITARY SERVICE BIBLIOGRAPHY Scholars and practitioners in the social and behavioral sciences have studied... Read more |
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Apartheid 'Insights' on exhibit; 30 works show cruelty in S. Africa.(ARTS &...
...of African Art's "Insights," a searing artistic...African apartheid. The exhibit showcases 30 works from...its diaspora. At the exhibit's entrance, Sue Williamson...artist asks visitors to share in what exhibit co-curator Allyson... |
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"We hope people will see how far hate can take them.": Exhibit evokes hooror...
...t words to describe what it was like," said Eli Smith. But the students also left with a message of hope they wanted to share with their classmates. They assembled the displays from boxes and boxes of materials, outlining the steps of destruction... |
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Kroff, Inc. Joins Leaders in Marcellus Shale Development, Exhibits Innovative...
...in the United States, will share its creative solutions and...exhibitor at the Shale Gas Insight Conference, held from September...capabilities during the Shale Gas Insight Conference." Shale Gas Insight 2011 is a best-in-class... |
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Special Exhibits Show That Every Day Can Be Earth Day
...time to revisit several exhibits that - while not new...president of education and exhibits at The Chicago Academy...they offer two current exhibits, "Water Works" and...Garbage" at the permanent exhibit on display at the Chicago...more, hear trainers share their secrets at "Marine...A new ... |
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MEDIA ARTS STUDENTS CREATE EXHIBIT FOR NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY...
...help develop an exhibit that shares profound information about...volunteers also helped with the exhibit. "Our students grappled...develop this groundbreaking exhibit." Jacobs said the exhibit offers insight into important issues like... |
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UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI HELPS EXHIBIT SHOW POMPEIAN LIFE BEFORE VESUVIU'S WRATH
...the exhibit will give insight into the lives of Pompeii...histories. "Visitors to the exhibit will not only learn how...training throughout the exhibit's run. They'll serve...modern history to the exhibit, the students also have...us involved." Ellis shares Emmerson's sentiments... |
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UNIVERSITY OF IOWA DELTA CENTER DESIGNS 'BRAINS UNDER CONSTRUCTION' EXHIBIT...
...Center for Advanced Studies to create the exhibit and share their insights with the community. The exhibit consists of four areas, with the overarching...the power of play." A path through the exhibit tells the story of how children's thinking... |
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History curator will give talk on school exhibit
...County Museum's new exhibit on county schools from...on the museum's new exhibit about schools in San...provide visitors with more insight about exhibits and current research...History gallery. The exhibit includes a recreated...encouraging visitors to share their own memories... |
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CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT 'NANOFABULOUS' SCIENCE IN NEW UMD EXHIBIT AT BALTIMORE'S...
...exciting new interactive exhibit on nanotechnology...the Maryland MRSEC and exhibit designer. Our goal is to provide insights into the methods of...opportunity for visitors to share the experiences that...families through the exhibits. NanoFabulous will...Museum's current Nano ... |
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Freedom's Sisters exhibit salutes African American 'sheroes'
...Co. To announce the exhibit, DuSable and Ford hosted...as ambassadors of the exhibit. The event provided behind-thescenes info and insights and a sneak peek through...honored that this landmark exhibit is serving as the inaugural...opportunity to witness and share in the stories of these... |
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