Objects are the same size, obviously, whether they are near or far, but our minds perceive size relative to surroundings. The dogs appear much larger the closer they get. They may seem huge to a person who is afraid of dogs.
3) Depressants, Stimulants, and Hallucinogens
Depressants numb one's feelings. They act as anesthetic to one's nervous system. One loses energy, almost as if very fatigued. A person under the influence of a depressant will feel very apathetic towards everything. It is all too much effort. Alcohol acts as a depressant, with real physiological effects in addition to the psychological effects. Heavy alcohol consumption decreases metabolization of fat in the liver and also suppresses movement of white blood cells, making one more prone to infections. Heavy alcohol consumption causes the stomach to produce more digestive acids, which can lead to ulcers or acid reflux disease.
Nicotine is a stimulant. Nicotine can stimulate nerve cells, making one feel more alert. When one inhales a cigarette, the nicotine travels quickly to the brain cells, altering mood and performance. One's heart rate and breathing rate increase. A person who smokes can feel more energized with a cigarette and feel a heightened sense of awareness.
Marijuana is a hallucinogen, although hallucinations rarely occur unless great amounts of marijuana are used. Marijuana heightens the senses, increasing one's perceptions with respect to sight, smell, hearing and taste. An individual experiences a heightened sense of consciousness but a greatly reduced sense of motivation. The appetite may also increase. The heart beat can increase with marijuana use, making the user feel more alive. Used long-term, however, marijuana can adversely affect memory.
4) Sleep Cycle and Sleep Disorders
There are five stages in the sleep cycle: one through four and the rapid eye movement (REM) cycle. In stage one, sleep is light. One can move easily from sleep to wakefulness. The eyes move slowly and muscle movement slows. In stage two, eye movement stops....
nature/nurture in the development of children. The author presents the argument that nature has a lot to do with development but that nurture has a larger influence. There were two sources used to complete this paper. There has been a long-standing debate on what is more important to a child's development; nature or nurture. Those who believe it is nature think that one can provide an optimum environment and the
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To critically investigate the current state of international business relationship development literature. 2. To explore the characteristics that determines sustainable international business relationships within the Libyan business context-from the Libyan point-of-view. 3. To present a model based on the findings from the two objectives above. This model will serve two main functions: (I). It will help fill in gaps in the current literature relating to the development and maintenance of business
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