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ixed action pattern a sequence of unlearned acts directly linked to a simple stimulus sign stimulus External sensory stimulus that triggers a fixed action pattern. how do birds know where to migrate? 1. relative to the sun 2. landmarks 3. stars 4. magnetic field cirannual rhythms behavioral rhythms linked to the yearly cycle of seasons circadian rhythm the biological clock; regular bodily rhythms that occur on a 24-hour cycle signal a stimulus transmitted from one animal to another. al...

Introduction Hello, my name is Katie and I am from Glastonbury, CT. I am a freshman here at Quinnipiac. I am a BMS major and I am involved in The Big Event, Relay for Life, and QThon here. I will be giving you your tour today. On tour you will see the academic buildings, student center, library, recreation center and the resident halls. If you have any questions during the tour, just let me know and I will answer them for you. On Route to #1 - Quinnipiac was founded in 1929 in New Haven...

Quinnipiac acceptance rate and yield Accepts 63%; 13% yield) Quinnipiac test scores M/CR low combo 1100 M 560-630; CR 540-610; W NA Quinnipiac # undergrads 6,400 undergrads Quinnipiac applications Holistic evaluation of applications with a focus on the transcript Quinnipiac stand outs Up and coming; pre-professional Quinnipiac Polling Institute. Sports TV production (2 radio stations, TV station) While the expansion has helped to increase the school's national prominence, it hasn't come...

Attitude lasting (endures over time), general evaluation of people, objects, advertisements, or issues Attitude object Anything one has an attitude toward Affect Behavior Cognition ABC model of attitudes (3 components) Attitude Affect the way a consumer feels about an attitude object Attitude Behavior Involves the person's intentions to do something with an attitude object Cognition Attitude The beliefs a consumer has about an attitude object ABC Model Emphasizes the interrelationship...

health ________________ is: The relative state in which person is able to live to his or her potential, ability to adapt while not compromising facts 7 facets of Health The ____ ________ ___ ________ include: Physical Emotional Social Cultural Spiritual Environmental Developmental health assessment _____________ ____________ is: The process used to evaluate the health status of a person, consisting of 2 things: the HEALTH HISTORY and PHYSICAL EXAM

to under stand law and create Legal Analysis requires: 1. relevant facts rules rules to facts cause of action a claim based on the law and the facts that are sufficient to support a lawsuit language used for the laws and constitutions are vague and ambiguous 8th amendment excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual inflicted punishment What do trial courts do? 1. Present evidence 2. Apply law 3. Provide jury What do appellate courts do?...

Intentional Tort torts that describes a civil wrong resulting from an intentional act Types of Intentional Torts Assault, Battery, Defamation, Emotional Distress, Trespassing, False Imprisonment Elements of Assault 1. intentional act 2. reasonable belief of 3. physical harm Elements of Battery 1. intentional act 2. physical harm Elements of Defamation 1. Publication 2. False Material 3. Harm to reputation Elements of Emotional Distress 1. intentional act 2. extreme & outrageous 3. ...

The two main drivers of globalization are: Trade and Technology Goods and Service Purchased abroad and brought into a country are called Imports Any commercial transactions that crosses the boarder of two or more nations International Business All goods and services sold abroad and sent out of the country Exports Globalization is the trend toward greater economic, cultural, ____________, and ____________ interdependence among national institutions etc. Political, Technological Globalizat...

Substance-related & Addictive disorders Range of problems associated with the use and abuse of drugs and other substances people use to alter the way they think, feel, and behave. Use and abuse of psychoactive substances, Significant impairment, Costs, and Polysubstance use. Psychoactive Substance Substances that alter mood or behavior. Substance abuse Pattern of psychoactive substance use leading to significant distress or impairment in social and occupational roles and in hazardous sit...

What is an acid? solution has an excess of H+ ions What is a base? solution has an excess of hydroxyl ions (OH-) What is neutralization? -process where acid and base are mixed until they become neutral and the PH is 7. What are the two products of a neutralization chemical reaction? water and salt ( The type of salt depends on acid or base added to neutralize.) What is a weak acid? an acid that only partially ionizes in an aqueous solution. This means that not every molecule breaks apa...