Search Results for: awareness
Demographic transition
The demographic transition model is a theoretical framework that explains the historical shift in population dynamics as a... Read More
Biodiversity
The biological world or life on earth is a marvel that has amazed us since time immemorial. The rich natural diversity of... Read More
Subliminal stimulus
Definition noun, plural: subliminal stimuli (physiology) A stimulus inadequate to generate an action potential and thereby... Read More
Neurology of Illusions
As mentioned in the previous tutorial, Human Perception, illusions can be caused by mental disorders or misreading of the... Read More
Consciousness and Behavior
States of Consciousness Defined either by (1) behavior - ranging from attentive and alert to coma and (2) electrical... Read More
Control of Body Movement
Motor Control Hierarchy A motor program is the pattern of neural activities required to perform a movement is created and... Read More
Human Neurology
Human Neurology deals essentially with the nervous system of humans. It also features the various theories put forward by... Read More
Supraliminal stimulus
Definition noun, plural: supraliminal stimuli A stimulus above the threshold of sensation or of awareness Supplement In... Read More
Nervous tissue
Nervous Tissue Definition Nerve cells (or neurons) and their associated cells, such as neuroglia cells, make up nervous... Read More
Overview of Chirology
Psychodiagnostic Chirology (PDC) is a comprehensive diagnostic discipline applied by professional behavioral specialists in... Read More
Sensory Systems
A sensory system is a part of the nervous system consisting of sensory receptors that receive stimuli from the internal and... Read More
Thalassophobia
Among many psychological and psychiatric disorders, one is the fear of the ocean and the fear of deep water, which in... Read More
The Conscious & Unconscious Nervous System
The Central Nervous System is arguably the most important part of the body because of the way it controls the biological... Read More
Sleep and Dreams – Neurology
The Falling Asleep Process During the day when we are awake, our body and brain are working tirelessly to operate our body,... Read More
Human Perception – Neurology
A better understanding of human perception unlocks the key to how the mind works, an advantage when working with people with... Read More
Why Is The Mary River Turtle Endangered
The Mary River Turtle (Elusor macrurus) has been named recently as one of the species on the brink of extinction. That is... Read More
Hypothalamic theory
Definition noun A theory on emotion formulated by Walter Cannon in 1929 which states that the diencephalon, consisting of... Read More
The consequences of antibiotic use in horticulture
Leading articles Frederick R. Falkiner* Department of Clinical Microbiology, Trinity College, Dublin; Central Pathology... Read More
Proprioception
Definition noun A sensory perception of motion and relative position of the body through the receptors in tissues such as... Read More
Clouding of consciousness
Clouding of consciousness a state in which the patients mental state is clouded and thus not fully in contact with the... Read More
Orientation
orientation (Science: psychology) awareness of one's environment, with reference to person, time and... Read More
Sensible perspiration
Definition noun A form of perspiration in which the body is able to sense the watery fluid as moist on the... Read More
Inbreeding
Inbreeding is a type of breeding or mating where closely related individuals with a common ancestor produce progenies with... Read More
Hypothesis
What Is Hypothesis? A scientific hypothesis is a foundational element of the scientific method. It's a testable statement... Read More
Gorillas in our Midst – what it means
By Vicki Mozo Summary What's up with the gorilla on a basketball court perception test? If you have tried taking this... Read More
Public Engagement: Rising Expectations in the Digital Age
Gone are the simpler days where scientists could isolate and focus solely on their work, engaging exclusively with other... Read More