Key Figures and Theories in Developmental Psychology
Francis Galton and Eugenics
Francis Galton advocated for selective breeding to improve the human race. He believed in preventing individuals deemed “unfit” from having children and encouraging those deemed “fit” to reproduce at younger ages. Galton argued that scientists could accelerate and enhance the natural selection process.
Erik Erikson: Trust vs. Mistrust
Erik Erikson proposed that in childhood, we develop a sense of trust or mistrust based on our early experiences. According to Erikson, if
Read MoreHospital Functions, Bed Management, and Clinical Documentation
Hospital Functions and Procedures
Record Income From Request
- Inclusion on the waiting list: Application maintenance, dissemination services.
- Income Programming: Programming earnings, book bed, diffusion to services and nursing units, the patient notice.
- Bed Management: Assignment of beds, transfers, isolation control, maintenance of bed census.
- Hospital Episode Registration: Registration of patient data entry, data recording discharge.
- Demand for Qx: Register of patients awaiting Qx, record keeping, LEQ,
Umayyad Caliphate Ivory Pyxides: Symbols of Power
These ivory containers, known as pyxides, were used to hold perfumes and cosmetics. Their intricate carvings often carried symbolic meaning. For instance, the cover of a pyxis might be associated with a youthful heart, while the overall craftsmanship exalts the maternal dimension. These objects demonstrate exceptional technical quality, featuring canes with holes in the sides, shaped like flowers—a characteristic of the Halaf period.
The Pyxis of Al-Mugira: A Masterpiece of Ivory Carving
The **Pyxis
Read MoreJava Fundamentals: Arrays, Loops, Classes, and Methods
Java Arrays
In Java, arrays are a fundamental data structure used to store collections of elements of the same type. Here’s how you can declare and initialize a String array:
String[] cars = {"BMW", "Ford", "Mazda"};
You can determine the length of an array using the .length property:
System.out.println(cars.length);
Iterate through an array using a for loop:
for (int i = 0; i < cars.length; i++) {
Multidimensional Arrays in Java
Java supports multidimensional arrays, which are essentially arrays of
Read MoreUnderstanding News: Definition, Components, and Newsworthiness
News Concept: There is no single definition of news. Each author has provided their own definition. Professor José Luis Martínez Alberto defines it as “A true, unpublished, or currently interesting fact which is imparted to a mass audience. It may be considered as such once it has been collected, interpreted, and valued by the promoting subjects that control the means used for dissemination.”
Three Major Components of News:
- Fact: News is not invented; it originates from a real event.
- Audience: News
Effective Decision-Making: A Systemic Approach
Unit 5: Making Systems
Making Systems
To decide is to rationally exercise the right to choose among a set of alternatives or courses of action.
The Process of Decision
Every act of deciding can be divided into three stages:
1. The desire to make a decision, or action will have a problem imposed necessity. (Present).
2. Making the Decision – Action (immediate future).
3. The result that produces the decision (the more distant future)
Decision-making requires:
1 – Two or more courses of action or alternatives.