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Preliminary Evidence of Improved Verbal Working Memory Performance and Normalization of Task-Related Frontal Lobe Activation in Schizophrenia Following Cognitive Exercises

Bruce E. Wexler, M.D., Margot Anderson, B.A., Robert K. Fulbright, M.D., and John C. Gore, Ph.D.

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Gore, J. C. (2003). Principles and practice of functional MRI of the human brain. The Journal of Clinical Investigation, 112(1), 4-9.

1. How the method works?

2. What dependent variables are measured and what is the independent variables?

3.Pros and cons to fMRI over the other methods (e.g., if you are researching fMRI, what are the pros and cons over EEG and MEG?)

4. Describe the method used, results, discussion and conclusion. What are the motivation and implications of the paper?

5. Describe graphs in the method/results area.

11. During dinner one evening, Arial mentions that she just read in a popular magazine that a particular herbal substance improves memory. She's very excited about trying this supplement in hopes that it might improve her grades. Sitting across the table from her, Juan is skeptical. He begins to ask her about such things as the nature of the evidence regarding the herb's effectiveness and how big the memory improvement effect is supposed to be. Juan's behavior is most consistent with which of the following concepts discussed in the text? A) Gestalt psychology B) functionalism C) British empiricism D) critical thinking E) A & C are both correct

Effective organisational performance is dependent upon human activity and the efforts of members of staff.
Additionally, the organisation must adopt effective communication channels to ensure productivity in contemporary times.
a). Using your knowledge of OB, discuss the costs and benefits of social media to the organization in its communication efforts with examples. [5 Marks]

b). It is very well to talk about a contented workforce, praise and recognition, but in times of recession, rapid change or uncertainty, a secure job and high income are the true motivators. Discuss this statement with examples of theories of motivation. [8 Marks]

c). Some jobs require you to make presentations regularly while others never. How well you present can greatly affect others’ perceptions of you and your professional opportunities. Using the acronym STATE explain communication and work effectiveness.