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How perception and habit undermine creative thinking

Perception is often defined as the use of sensory data in order to experience the world (Socyberty). Sensory data are selected, organized and interpreted by means of the thought process. In this, perception and thought are closely integrated in their functioning.

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Relativism and the nature of Dao in Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching

The ancient world has produced a great deal of philosophers, each one attempting to feed the world with answers to some of the most common questions.

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Steven Pinker's scientific exploration of consciousness and brain function

In a 2007 article in time magazine, Steven Pinker explores developments made in the scientific world regarding advancements made in the understanding of how the brain -- and specifically consciousness -- operates.

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Special education practices and autism in Brooke County schools

At the elementary school level, Brooke County only as several dedicated special needs classroom in four of its primary schools (WV Dept. Of Education 2009).

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Vulnerability assessment of water supply failure impacts on hospital and EMS operations

The hospital's ERP plan needs some fairly extensive reorganization leading to a more clarified and structured chain of command that better reflects the cooperative and coordinated layers ERPs as suggested in the literature (AWWA 2009; EPA 2004).

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Ambrose Bierce's narrative technique in "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"

The curious detachment to that Ambrose Bierce brings to his description of an impromptu wartime hanging in "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is disconcerting to say the least.

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Identity theft prevention, detection, and correction roles

Few things are more important to the average consumer in these volatile times than their financial stability. Having a good name when it comes to credit is essential for buying a new house or car and planning for the future.

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Coumadin warfarin sodium: anticoagulant properties and clinical applications

Warfarin sodium, better known by its brand name Coumadin, is an anti-coagulant used to prevent heart attacks, blood clots, and strokes in patients (Drugs.com 2009).

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Fair value accounting's role in the 2008 financial crisis

The Effects of Fair Value Accounting on Financial Statement Reliability and Considerations in the Current Credit Crisis Regulatory legislation defining and mandating fair accounting practices in all publicly traded companies and most financial institutions was developed in the wake of the Enron…

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The personal and psychological value of high school reunions

Reunions will be a part of people's lives as long as there will be schools. People get nostalgic about their college or high school years and in most cases they only remember the good times and laugh about the harder ones. Human nature drags them to reunions every time because of various reasons.

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