Analysis High-context and low-context communication In this case‚ the Indonesians hesitated to accept the over confident looking contract offered by Indian vendors. On one hand‚ they did not want to miss such attractive products‚ cheap and functional‚ which could solve current problems; on the other hand‚ they were not sure about the Indian vendor’s words. Whether it is true or not that all of the function of their products could be customized to fit to the current needs. In other words‚ the meaning
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In the past decade the use and abuse of tobacco‚ alcohol‚ illegal drugs‚ and sexual intercourse has become a serious problem among teenagers. Many studies have been conducted to address this problem‚ such as the annual survey put out by Michigan State University. The deficiencies in these studies include the locality in which these studies are done as well as how to address these problems within a small community rather than broadband. The audiences of this study are the parents and policy makers
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its share of highs and lows. In 2007‚ with their CEO Tom Rogers‚ TiVo had found itself recovering from an all time low in 2005‚ where the company suffered from mass losses‚ low stock prices‚ and the end of an important partnership with DirecTV. TiVo was now headed down the right path‚ once again being first movers by differentiating their product and services around new “macro trends” into a viewing and advertising solution for a la carte on demand television‚ as opposed to just a high quality DVR
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In the quest to combat pre-diabetes‚ a lifestyle disease that he was diagnosed with‚ Professor Tim Noakes embarked on and advocated for a Low Carbohydrate High Fat diet. The aim of the LCHF diet is to achieve a nutritional balance of 5% carbohydrates‚ 60-70% fats and 20-30% protein‚ and claims to control insulin levels resulting in weight loss‚ body weight control and prevent insulin resistance. The control of insulin levels and the hindrance of insulin resistance are of great importance since if
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Section 4: Consciousness Pages 114-117 I. Defining Consciousness a. Consciousness is commonly defined as being aware of the immediate environment. i. For example‚ knowing when to go to class or work. b. Consciousness also deals with awareness of your thoughts‚ feelings‚ and memories. i. Examples 1. Making plans for dates. 2. Getting annoyed at your performance in school. 3. Thinking back about good times with your friends. c. Early psychologists and their studies i. When early psychologists
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Effects of Drug Use on the Adolescent Brain In the past fifteen years‚ school districts across the United States have raised awareness of the harmful effects of drug use on the human body‚ on adolescents in particular. How do drugs damage a teenager’s brain? The function of neurotransmitters in the teenage brain is often targeted and altered by psychoactive substances. The interference of neurotransmitters can directly damage the fragile developing neural connections‚ and the use of these substances
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Many teenagers today use illegal drugs and substances. There are many factors that influence drug use. Whether people say it is peers that influence the most‚ each one has a role in it. Some surveys say drug use is going down and some say it is going up. Whichever the case may be it is still a problem. The presence of a parent is very important but some people don’t think about them while talking about drug use. Research shows that the "presence or absence of parents is less crucial than the quality
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States of consciousness Consciousness ▪ Collective term for an individual’s perceptions‚ thoughts‚ feelings‚ and memories that are active at a given moment. Preconsciousness ▪ This is between consciousness and unconsciousness. It refers to memories that are not at the surface or at the top of the mind of a person but can be retrieved at any given time or needed. Unconsciousness ▪ It serves as a store room of these psychological feelings that are no longer accessible. Waking
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that someone likes. Pablo hasn’t had a lot of success on making friends on his other school but now he has changed to a new one. Pablo’s parents had to move out of the city and they had to transfer Pablo to a new school‚ this school is by the name “Low High School” this was said by people on the streets that was the best school for transfer students and Pablo’s parents wanted to test it out. Pablo moved to his new school and he thought what every new students thoughts “Are they talking about me? I
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constant care. Yet‚ as crucial as consciousness is‚ we can’t really explain how it occurs. On the other hand‚ we can identify various states of consciousness and explore the role they play in our lives. This is especially true of sleep and dreaming‚ two states that psychologists have studied in detail. This first module introduces a number of altered states of consciousness and provides a guided tour of sleep and dreaming. To be conscious means to be aware. Consciousness consists of your sensations and
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