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A laptop computer, or simply laptop (also notebook computer or notebook), is a small mobile computer, which usually weighs1-6 kilograms (2. 2-12 pounds), depending on size, materials and other factors. While the terms laptop and notebook are often used interchangeably, “laptop” is the older term, introduced in 1983 with the Gavilan SC. “Notebook computer” is…

The novel ‘Generals die in bed’ by Charles Yale Harrison recounts the story of a young Canadian soldier’s encounters during World War I. As the story unfolds, the unnamed soldier’s experiences in the trenches become increasingly intense. The narrator and his fellow soldiers share one resolute belief: to simply survive amidst the horrors of war….

Human Observation Project General Psychology Psyc 2301 Jazmin Rolon 20 August 2012 I. Problem: Prosocial behavior refers to “voluntary actions that are intended to help or benefit another individual or group of individuals” (Eisenberg and Mussen 1989). This definition refers to consequences of the people who do the actions rather than the motivations behind those…

Plato and Aristotle, two Greek philosophers from the third and fourth century BC, had different perspectives on life and Metaphysics. While Aristotle was a student of Plato, their theories diverged. Plato believed that reality surpassed our physical world and the understanding of most people. In contrast, Aristotle considered the physical world as the only reality….

Karl Heinrich Marx was born on May 5, 1818, in the city of Trier in Prussia, now, Germany. He was one of seven children of Jewish Parents. His father was fairly iberal, taking part in demonstrations for a constitution for Prussia and reading such authors as Voltaire and Kant, known for their social commentary. His…

Psychologists have been studying haptics, the sensing and manipulation through touch, since the early 1900s. In the late 1980s, with the creation of machines specifically designed for touch, it became evident that a new field was emerging. Rather than introducing a separate term, we chose to broaden the definition of haptics to include machine touch…

Milgram’s study of obedience looked at the question of if and to what degree people will follow authority over their own morales or preference. Yale students were asked to hypothesize what might be the outcome of this kind of experiment, given the specifics of the methods and procedures. Their response was that a total of…

The perception of life can influence our reactions to situations and interactions with others. While I believe that studying philosophy alone may not directly impact my lifestyle, delving into specific philosophies can profoundly transform my perspective. Life is a distinct aspect of being that we, as humans and other living beings, are conscious of. The…

            There were many similarities between the political and governmental teachings of Confucius and Plato.  The most important similarity is that there were both elitist; they believed that only the most elite of the society should govern and that those elite would be chosen by their individual merit.  Both Confucius and Plato believed that the…

The Recognition of Shakuntala is a narrative of how a immature miss. Shakuntala falls in love with a King. King Dushyanta. The King runs into Shakuntala and her friends in the thick of a cervid Hunt. When Shakuntala foremost seen the male monarch. she was immediately attracted to him. She felt butterflies in her tummy…