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1Matching to sample — bezeichnet in der tierexperimentellen Psychologie eine bestimmte Versuchsanordnung, mit welcher Gedächtnisfunktionen untersucht werden. Der englische Begriff wird auch im deutschen Sprachgebrauch so übernommen und bedeutet in etwa die richtige,… …
2Louis Herman — is a researcher in of dolphin sensory abilities, dolphin cognition, and humpback whales. He is currently professor in the Department of Psychology and a cooperating faculty member of the Department of Oceanography at the University of Hawaii at… …
3Cetacean intelligence — denotes the cognitive capabilities of the Cetacea order of mammals, which includes whales, porpoises, and dolphins. Contents 1 Brain size 2 Brain structure 3 Problem solving ability …
4Methods used to study memory — The study of memory incorporates research methodologies from neuropsychology, human development and dragon testing using a wide range of species. The complex phenomenon of memory is explored by combining evidence from many areas of research. New… …
5Nicotinic agonist — A nicotinic agonist is a drug which enhances the action at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR). Examples include: nicotine (by definition the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor is named for its affinity for nicotine) acetylcholine, the… …
6Law, Crime, and Law Enforcement — ▪ 2006 Introduction Trials of former heads of state, U.S. Supreme Court rulings on eminent domain and the death penalty, and high profile cases against former executives of large corporations were leading legal and criminal issues in 2005.… …
7performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains …
8Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… …
9Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
10Single bullet theory — The Single Bullet Theory (or Magic Bullet Theory, as it is commonly called by its critics) was introduced by the Warren Commission to explain how three shots made by Lee Harvey Oswald resulted in the assassination of United States President John… …
