The Atkinson-Shiffrin multistore model is a model of memory proposed in 1968 by Richard Atkinson and Richard Shiffrin. This model of memory has three separate components: Sensory stores (register) Short term store Long term store Each store is a unitary structure and has its own characteristics in terms of: Encoding - is the way information …
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There are many different types of cells in the human body, 220 to be more accurate. All of them have a specific function, but there is one exception – stem cells. Stem cells are unique cells because they are undifferentiated and can reproduce indefinitely as long as an organism is alive. That’s why they have many uses …
For many centuries women in the past have been seen as inferior to men. At work, at home and in everyday life women have been and still are discriminated financially, by being paid lower wages as well as by being excluded and violated. From early childhood, both boys and girls are subjected to stereotypes. The …
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What is Taobao? And who founded Taobao? Jack Ma founded Taobao in 2003 and right now, it is the most significant e-commerce website in China. Until November 11th 2019, Taobao has made a total of sales of 29 billion GBP within one day! The question rises, why is it so successful in China? Let us …
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What is mental illness exactly? Why do we pardon cold blooded murderers with the use of mental illnesses and disorders? “Mental illness refers to conditions that affect cognition, emotion, and behaviour (e.g., schizophrenia, depression, autism).” is one of the definitions the US Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health website has given to the public. However, …
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