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Psychology Module 16: Drug Use

08.30.2011 · Posted in Academe

Drugs can produce an altered state of consciousness. However, they vary in how dangerous they are and in whether they are addictive. Stimulants cause arousal in the central nervous system. Two common stimulants are caffeine and nicotine. More dangerous are cocaine and amphetamines, which in large quantities can lead to convulsions and death. Depressants decrease arousal ...

Psychology Module 15: Hypnosis and Meditation

08.30.2011 · Posted in Academe

Hypnosis produces a state of  heightened susceptibility to the suggestions of the hypnotist. Under hypnosis, significant behavioral changes occur, including increased concentration and suggestibility, heightened ability to recall and construct images, lack of initiative, and acceptance of suggestions that clearly contradict reality. Meditation is a learned technique for refocusing attention that brings about an altered ...

Sociology Prelims 1st Semester 2011-2012

08.28.2011 · Posted in Academe

Social status vs. social role Coercive organization Secondary group vs. primary group Manila Business School Philippine School of Arts and Trades Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, Qur’an, Sunnah, Ijma, Sharia, Qiyas Palaspas, Pabasa, Visita Iglesia, Panata, Pitong Wika, Cult, Sect, Denomination, Church, Ecclesia Theism, Totemism, Animism, Religion of the way Sustainability, Biodiversity, Metropolis, Demography, Fertility ...

Psychology Midterm 1st Semester 2011-2012

08.28.2011 · Posted in Academe

Difference between sensation and perception. Psychophysics Absolute threshold Just noticeable difference Parts of the eyes (i.e. pupil, retina, cones) Umami Gate-control theory Top-down processing vs. Bottom-up processing Insomnia, Hypersomnia, Narcolepsy, Nightmare, Night terror, Periodic limb movement, Sleep apnea, Stages of sleep Stimulants, Depressants, Narcotics, Hallucinogens, Alcohol, Binge drinking, Barbiturates, Rohypnol, MDMA, Metamphetamine Neutral stimulus, Unconditioned ...

Iglesia Ni Cristo Builds Biggest Domed Arena

08.21.2011 · Posted in Religious

Iglesia Ni Cristo is putting up Philippine Arena, soon to be the world’s biggest domed arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. The site will also include construction of a new campus of New Era University which will house the University Sports Complex, University Stadium, Convention Center, buildings for College of Architecture, College of Medicine, College of Music, and ...