The Anatomy Of Disgust : A 14 page paper looking
at
William I. Millers exhaustive analysis of the place of the
faculty of disgust in our lives. He looks at what disgusts us,
why it does so, and concludes by showing how difficult it is to
get over something so deeply embedded in our psyches. No
additional sources cited. Adisgust.wps Can a
Computer Tell a Lie ? : A 10 page paper that
postulates that under modern technology, a computer cannot tell
a lie. The writer uses intelligent references and humor to
explain why today's computer cannot lie because it cannot yet
"think"--using an analogy to Descartes' "I think, therefore I am."
To prove the technological thesis, the paper discusses thoughts
about the human brain, digital "thinking," digital v. neural nets,
and how SW programs are helping humans think in their
creative endeavors. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Ai.wps
Computer Intelligence vs. Human Intelligence
: A 3 page
essay in which the writer analyzes a specific journal article
which explains the disparities that exist between human and
computer "intelligence." It is posited that although they may be
able to execute certain functions with much greater speed,
computer intelligence still can not match or replicate true human
intelligence. No Bibliography. Intelcom.wps
Intelligence is Not A Transfixed Trait : In this 5
page essay,
the writer analytically discusses the work of several key
theorists in the area of intelligence and comes to the conclusion
that intelligence is not necessarily pre-determined at birth but
that it can indeed be improved with experience. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Intellig.wps
Howard Gardner and Multiple Intelligences : A 10
page
paper that outlines Gardner's eight intelligences and considers
their application. This paper supports Gardner's contention of
eight distinct intelligences and demonstrates the way in which
each is developed through biological and environmental
impacts. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Gardner.wps
Multiple Intelligences : A 10 page paper that looks
at the
different intelligences as defined by Howard Gardner.
Originally, Gardner defined 7 different intelligences but in the
mid-1990s, he added an 8th. Each intelligence is explained.
Also included is Gardner's perception of the myths of multiple
intelligences versus the reality as he intended. Application
examples are provided. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Multint.wps
Inhibitors / Organization & Retrieval : An 8
page analysis of
current research on inhibitors in the area of organization and
retrieval in psychological processes. The writer provides a
search of the literature preceding and explains several studies on
inhibitors as they relate to the study of long-term memory.
Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources. Ltmemry.doc
Motor Skills Development / Theories : This 6 page
research
paper investigates different theories of human motor skills
development. A review of the literature offers a consistent view
of the sequence in which these skills are developed along with
the caution that not all children develop the same skills at the
same age. Four different theorists are offered. Bibliography lists
7 sources. Motor.wps
Kephart & Perceptual Motor Development /
Developmental Problems : A 5 page paper that considers
New Kephart's perspectives on perceptual motor development
and its impact on issues ranging from non-achiever problems to
developmental evaluations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Kephart.wps
Rudolf Arnheim / Perception : A 5 page research
paper on
the works and theories of Rudolf Arnheim. The writer makes a
comparison to opposing views, and theorizes that Arnheims
Gestalt views have a measure of accuracy throughout artistic
time. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Rarnheim.wps
Long-Term Motor Memory Analyzed : This 12 page
research paper examines the cognitive psychology topic known
as long-term motor memory. Specifically provided is an
explanation of the concept, its importance in the understanding
of cognitive psychology, and procedures as considered by
research journals in relation to long-term motor memory so that
conclusions may be drawn as well as implications for future
research. Bibliography lists 18 sources. Motormem.rtf
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