Sociological terms

things from short term memory to long term memory. Organize and filter the study material. Pacing and repetition is vital to the learning process. Controlling the learning environment. Balancing time and resources against grades. Organizing and Filtering Study Notes: Weekly study note (long term memory) with the major ideas, points and examples provides an excellent starting point. This…

1. Why is it helpful to repeat a telephone number you’re trying to remember? (p. 178) Because each time that you repeat the number, you are activating your short term memory giving it another 15 to 20 seconds of shelf life. What we have to remember is that short term memory is limited to how long it can hold information, and also how much information it can hold. 2. What is an example of a retrieval cue you have used? (p. 183) I have always been a fan of the Harry Potter books, and…

misendeavor. How his brain, nervous system, and genetics had to do with his memory. Short term memory is limited if not exercised frequently. In Barry’s case, what this tells me is that going on scheduled dates isn’t a normal occurrence for him, otherwise he would be more likely to remember the time of his date. To solve Barry’s memorization issue he just needs to schedule more dates, thus keep his short term memory up to date and functioning fluidly. A humanistic approach to Barry’s state of…

The Memory capacity demo was a great example of how memory capacities differ in different people. I found this out when I was doing the different demos. I even had someone I know try it, and he did better than me, which means he has a higher memory capacity. In the experiment you are given choices to listen to visual digits from 0 to 9, shapes and answers to sample math. It was easier to remember the digits for me then the shapers or answer to the simple math. The start level, sound, and rate…

In today’s media, there are several movies that inaccurately portray disabilities, such as autism, for comedic value or dramatic effect. However, there are some films that attempt to accurately depict disabilities, such as the 2009 film, Adam. In the movie, Adam is an awkward but intelligent man with Asperger syndrome, a subcategory of autism. According to Lerner and Johns (2015), “Asperger’s syndrome is characterized by a reluctance to accept change; an inflexibility of thought; and…

Christopher Boone the main character of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, seems to be suffering from Asperger's Syndrome. Asperger’s Syndrome is considered to be a high functioning autism, this means that when compared to classic autism, these people are better able to communicate more efficiently and are capable of higher thinking. Higher thinking may include things such as figuring out puzzles or riddles. Although, it is never directly stated in the book whether or not…

Having to choose between two of the greatest movies I’ve watched in class would be a hard choice. They both have significant meaning, different lesson. To have a better of understanding of what autism is, Temple Grandin was able to show the hardship she went through. At the end, she was successful despite the mental condition. She was amazing, with a supportive mother always along her side, a teacher who believes in her, and made a long-lasting friendship. In the other movie, “Invictus,”…

Temple Grandin has become widely known for her advocacy of autism and throughout the book describes medications, new treatment, and advice for teaching and mentoring those with autism. However, treatment can be controversial, overwhelming for a family and provide a false hope for a total cure. Grandin explains that there are many new drug treatments that can be helpful for those with autism, especially for problems that occur after puberty. However, she explains many medical professionals do not…

Temple Grandin an animal scientist who achieved many things while being on the autism spectrum has become famous for all those achievements. Being on the autism spectrum wasn’t easy for her. She struggled in school and at home but that didn’t stop her. Temple Grandin has written many books and invented and designed many things for livestock handling systems for animals. Achieving all that she has she effected many people and has inspired them to do more research on autism and handling systems.…

Temple Grandin is known today as an advocate for autistic people everywhere. As an autistic person herself, she was diagnosed with autism at an early age of four. However, she was able to overcome her autism through many supports from her family, peers, and mentors. She now holds a degree in animal science, designing ethical slaughterhouses that animals such as cattle, pigs, and chickens, by making use of her autistic mind. She originally wrote the essay “Seeing in Beautiful, Precise Pictures”…