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Working Memory Index On the Working Memory Index, which measures his ability to temporarily store and perform a set of cognitive operations on information that requires divided attention and the management of the limited capacity of short-term memory, Julian scored in the Low Average range on both subtests. On the first subtest, Digit Span, he was verbally presented with three sets of numbers. On the first set, Julian had to repeat the numbers back to the examiner in the correct order. On the…

Health Science Graduate students at Seton Hall University can employ different techniques when preparing for exams to improve their academic performance. They are able to utilize a variety of tools and strategies to prepare for tests that may allow them to recall and manipulate information according to the task at hand. One of these techniques includes studying using online games that are set up as quizzes in order to be constantly exposed to the information in a more entertaining fashion. Mini…

Assessment: Pediatric Early Elementary Examination, PEEX2 The purpose of this exam is to gain a comprehensive picture of a child and, their neurodevelopmental growth. The exam is used to identify specific areas of weakness that warrant further assessment. Summary: Trent is a right handed 8.11year old boy. He seemed relaxed to begin the testing session and was engaged with the examiner, Mr. Mel Levine. Throughout the testing session, Trent responded to conversations, was flexible to prompts,…

There is a distinct line between what is real and what is stored in our memory. False memories are memories for events which never actually occurred. These false memories can come from different sources and take on different forms. “Often times false memories come from our natural impulse to integrate several pieces of information into a single, coherent memory, and we misremember what individual pieces were learned apart from the whole” (Radvansky, 2011, p. 254). In the articles, Correcting…

Monsanto says, “Twenty years from now, the earth’s population will need 55 percent more food than it can produce now.” How will farmers be able to meet this demand if they continue to produce the same amount of food as today? Genetically Modified Organisms and biotechnology can help meet this demand. Biotechnology is the study of cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies, products that help improve our lives, and the health of our planet. An example of an application of…

Memory is a process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information. It is the total sum of who we are and what we know. It is also absolutely crucial in everything we do and affects how well we do it. A large variety of studies have already been conducted on memory and show that there are different types of memory. In their study, Luo and Craik (2008) looked at the effects of age on memory and found that aging contributes to increasing difficulty to complete complex memory tasks. There’s a…

A total of 17 college students. One man and sixteen women of a large City University, Queens College. The mean age of the participants was 20 and were chosen through convenience sampling. Participants were not compensated for their participation as it was part of their course fulfilment. Materials The experiment was performed in a lab room where everyone had access to a computer and the internet. The experiment was performed on an online subscription based website with clear instructions. A…

Having a place in paradise is one of the best luxuries that Hawaii has to offer. Picture a nice home with enough room for your family and visiting friends or relatives, a good view of the ocean and nothing but nature surrounding your home. Then imagine waking up to the smell of pesticides in the morning and the nature that once surrounded your home clear cut and replaced with fields of genetically modified corn. This is the current situation that many Hawaii residence are facing as the islands…

GMO Labeling- The Argument against Labeling The labeling of Genetically Modified Organism is nearly as controversial as GMO’s themselves. Well-intentioned consumer groups have lobbied to have GMO products labeled to protect consumers. These groups argue that GMO’s may have the potential to be dangerous and should be labeled. Those that advise against labeling, industry, academics, and regulatory bodies sight the complexities and cost of labels that do not improve safety. Mankind has been…

Eric’s cognitive abilities were assessed through the use of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V). The areas of cognitive processing ability measured include crystallized intelligence, short-term memory, visual-spatial processing, reasoning ability, and processing speed. The subtests measure different cognitive processing abilities, combining to form five index scores: Verbal Comprehension, Visual-Spatial, Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory and Processing Speed which all together…