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The Influence of Spatiotemporal Structure on Recall Accuracy in Memory-Guided Saccade Sequences
Get PDFSaccades are a form of rapid eye movement that function to bring an item of interest onto the centre of the fovea, which is the location of highest visual acuity in the human eye. Saccades have been extensively used in neuroscience as a tool to measure underlying cognitive processes such as visual working memory. The goal of this study is to identify the effect of spatiotemporal structure on performance in memory-guided saccade sequences. In this study, participants took part in a behavioural task where they were presented with a series of sequences that differed with respect to path type, set size, and target presentation order. Results showed that having path types with structured spatial and temporal locations were most beneficial for recall accuracy and that recall was better for items presented earlier in a sequence. These results show that visual working memory capacity is improved by the presence of spatiotemporal structure
Animal/Human Relationships, Indigenous Ways of Knowing, and Species Extinction
Get PDFWe humans coexist within the biosphere and live among other creatures, and thus have a duty to protect and preserve the environment. The purpose of this research is to deconstruct the human/animal relationship through biocentric and biophilic perspectives, challenging the modern Western anthropocentric view of non-humans and nature as compared to the Indigenous way of life, deeply rooted in Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Through a critical analysis of scholarly books and journals, I compare and contrast Indigenous ways of living with the western human/animal relationships, assessing the impact of our coexistence in the natural and urban environments. Well-respected and renowned scientists have long warned that the current rate of resource consumption is unsustainable and will result in an inter-generational human threats as well as threats to non-human life and peril to plants. Without an immediate change in human behaviour, we are heading towards a loss of biodiversity. This research highlights the importance of decelerating species extinction by integrating Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge with western science to inform governments, private interest groups, and the public
Workplace Discrimination: A Key Contributor to Mental Health Issues for New Immigrants
No full textCanada is a settlement country building on the efforts of new immigrant workers and investors. In Canada, one in five residents is foreign born. However, according to a study from the Ryerson Centre for Immigration and Settlement, many G8 countries that receive immigrants encounter challenges in integration. One significant barrier is workplace discrimination against visible minority immigrant workers. Workplace discrimination affects workers’ emotional health and ability to succeed. In this research project, Canadian immigration policies and statistics, from the 1960s to the present, were analyzed and a literature review was conducted. Social surveys reveal the health impact of decreased job satisfaction and lowered motivation and organizational citizenship. Despite public policy supporting cultural differences, many employers have not valued cultural diversity. New policies to ease the transition of visible minority immigrants to Canada are required
You’re More Judgemental Than You Think
Get PDFPositive and negative personality traits appear to be attributed to individuals from wealthy and poor backgrounds respectively. Using the Implicit Association Test, 29 undergraduate students (Glendon College, Toronto) classified positive and negative traits with synonyms for rich and poor as fast as they could. It was predicted that associating the congruent condition (rich/positive traits; poor/negative traits) would take less time than associating the incongruent condition (rich/negative traits; poor/positive traits). Results showed that participants had a significantly lower association time when performing in the congruent condition than the incongruent condition. This supports the importance of research studying implicit stereotypes
The Quinoa We Grow
Get PDFThis paper illustrates how quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is an important crop because of its potential to help fight poverty and significantly impact the global food shortage crisis. This work also provides a detailed profile of quinoa as an angiosperm that highlights the notable peculiarities which make the crop highly stress-resistant and adaptable to a wide range of conditions. Two approaches were taken to describe the plant: biological, to highlight its advantages, and sociocultural, to mark its significance. We conclude that the popularity of Chenopodium quinoa Willd. will increase in the upcoming years. This is something to be aware of because, although international organizations are focusing on bringing it to the impoverished, increased popularity and improved reputation typically persuade sellers to increase the price of a product. Thus, a crop selected to fight hunger may become too expensive for those who need it the most
Can We Predict and Prevent a Flash Flood Disaster in the Desert?
Get PDFDesert flash floods are an intense and unpredictable natural phenomenon that kill many individuals and destroy many homes. This study focuses on the formation of flash floods in the desert, their impact, and the technology used to predict and prevent flooding events. A reading of the primary literature found that, despite the destruction caused by flash floods, they are a necessary phenomenon to recharge groundwater, support plant diversity, and maintain the population of native fish species. Predicting locations prone to flash floods became possible when GIS and remote sensing technology became more advanced. However, it is still very difficult to accurately identify all areas prone to flash floods. The timing of flash floods is even harder to determine. It is important to educate the public on the risk of living in areas prone to flash floods
Sculpting Gender Relationships: Classical Idealization in "Pygmalion and Galatea" (1813-19)
No full textThe extent to which idealization is visible in Anne-Louis Girodet’s classical painting Pygmalion and Galatea (1813-19) is explored through the critique of classical elements and a comparison to an earlier biblically based work: Palma Vecchio’s painting Adam and Eve. The flawless depiction of their ivory bodies moves away from a model of realism in order to embellish subjects and reinforce traditional gender roles. Comfortable within the literary canon, the myth of Pygmalion involves the creation of the ideal woman who displays physical features such as a tiny waist and glowing skin that continues to be viewed as desirable today. The depiction of the myth presents a power struggle between man and woman, and man and religion, through Pygmalion’s creation of his ideal woman with divine intervention
Walmart: The Benefits of Outsourcing
No full textThis study is based on the controversial topic of multinational corporations outsourcing their production lines to nations with lower standards for work safety. I believe that outsourcing not only affects the corporation in a positive way, but it also economically helps individuals in those countries. Through my analysis that included topics such as the bottom line of Walmart’s financial statements, real-life events that included an increase in jobs in those countries, negative events that occurred in these countries such as factories collapsing, and events in the past that affected the safety standards in the United States, I conclude that my belief favours outsourcing. This project identifies both the positives and negatives to outsourcing and critically analyzes them
