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4666491775Abstract LanguageLanguage describing ideas and qualities rather than observable or specific things, people, or places. The observable or "physical" is usually described in concrete language.0
4666492696Ad homonymLatin for "against the man." When a writer personally attacks his or her opponents instead of their arguments1
4666493076Ad populumLatin for "to the crowd." A fallacy of logic in which the widespread occurrence of something is assumed to make it true.2
4666494561Allegory—A narrative or description having a second meaning beneath the surface one. A story, fictional or nonfiction, in which characters, things, and events represent qualities or concepts. The interaction of these characters, things, events is meant to reveal an abstraction or a truth. These characters, etc. may be symbolic of the ideas referred to.3
4666495117Alliteration—The repetition at close intervals of initial identical consonant sounds. Or, vowel sounds in successive words or syllables that repeat.4
4666495272Allusion—An indirect reference to something (usually a literary text) with which the reader is expected to be familiar. Allusions are usually literary, historical, Biblical, or mythological.5
4666495736Ambiguity—An event or situation that may be interpreted in more than one way. Also, the manner of expression of such an event or situation may be ambiguous. Artful language may be ambiguous. Unintentional ambiguity is usually vagueness.6
4666496840Anachronism—Assignment of something to a time when it was not in existence, e.g. the watch Merlyn wore in The Once and Future King.7
4666497829Analogy—An analogy is a comparison to a directly parallel case. When a writer uses an analogy, he or she argues that a claim reasonable for one case is reasonable for the analogous case.8
4666497964Anaphora—Repetition of a word, phrase, or clause at the beginning of two or more sentences in a row. This device is a deliberate form of repetition and helps make the writer's point more coherent.9
4666498167Anecdote—A brief recounting of a relevant episode. Anecdotes are often inserted into fictional or nonfiction texts as a way of developing a point or injecting humor.10
4666498487Angst—A term used in existential criticism to describe both the individual and the collective anxiety-neurosis of the period following the Second World War. This feeling of anxiety, dread, or anguish is notably present in the works of writers like Jean Paul Sartre and Albert Camus.11
4666498948Annotation—Explanatory notes added to a text to explain, cite sources, or give bibliographic data (by the author or student).12
4666499125Antithesis—A balancing of two opposite or contrasting words, phrases, or clauses.13
4666501169Apostrophe—An address to the dead as if living; to the inanimate as if animate; to the absent as if present; to the unborn as if alive. Examples: "O Julius Caesar thou are mighty yet; thy spirit walks abroad," or "Roll on, thou deep and dark blue ocean, roll."14
4666501403Archetype—A term borrowed by psychologist Carl Jung who described archetypes as "primordial images" formed by repeated experiences in the lives of our ancestors, inherited in the "collective unconscious" of the human race and expressed in myths, religion, dreams, fantasies, and literature. These "images" of character, plot pattern, symbols recur in literature and evoke profound emotional responses in the reader because they resonate with an image already existing in our unconscious mind, e.g. death, rebirth.15
4666501624Argumentation—Exploring of a problem by investigating all sides of it; persuasion through reason. One of the four chief forms of discourse, the others being exposition, narration, and description. The purpose of argumentation is to convince by establishing the truth of falsity of a proposition.16
4666501727Aside—A dramatic convention by which an actor directly addresses the audience but it is not supposed to be heard by the other actors on the stage17
4666502075Assonance—Repetition of a vowel sound within two or more words in close proximity. "Fake" and "lake" denote rhyme; "lake" and "fate" demonstrate assonance.18
4666502364Asyndeton—A series of words separated by commas (with no conjunction), e.g. "I came, I saw, I conquered." The parts of the sentence are emphasized equally; in addition, the use of commas with no intervening conjunction speeds up the flow of the sentence.19
4666502558Balance—Construction in which both halves of the sentence are about the same length and importance, sometimes used to emphasize contrast.20
4666502725Bandwagon—Trying to establish that something is true because everyone believes it is true.21
4666502830Catharsis—The process by which an unhealthy emotional state produced by an imbalance of feelings is corrected and emotional health is restored.22
4666502912Causal Relationship (cause and effect)—In causal relationships, a writer assert that one thing results from another. To show how one thing produces or brings about another is often relevant in establishing a logical argument.23
4666502913Characterization—The method an author uses to develop characters in a work. In direct charachterization, the author straightforwardly states the character's traits. With indirect characterization, those traits are implied through what the character says, does, how the character dresses, interacts with other characters, etc24
4666503290Chiasmus—Arrangement of repeated thoughts in the pattern of X Y Y X. Chiasmus is often short and summarizes a main idea, e.g., "ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."25
4666503433Chronological Ordering—Arrangement of ideas in the order in which things occur; may move from past to present or in reverse, from present to past.26
4666503839Classification (as means of ordering)—Arrangement of objects according to class; e.g., media classified as print, television, radio.27
4666504017Comedy of Manners—Deals with the relations and intrigues of gentlemen and ladies living in a polished and sophisticated society; it evokes laughter mainly at the violations of social conventions and decorum and relies on the wit and humor of the dialogue for its effect.28
4666504547Comic relief—Humorous speeches and incidents in the course of the serious action of a tragedy; frequently comic relief widens and enriches the tragic significance of the work.29
4666504650Conceit—Unusual or surprising comparison between two very different things (a special kind of metaphor or complicated analogy.30
4666506036Concrete Language—Language that describes specific, observable things, people or places, rather than ideas or qualities.31
4666506157ConnotationRather than the dictionary definition, the associations associated by a word. Implied meaning rather than literal meaning or denotation.32
4666506493Consonance—Repetition of a consonant sound within two or more words in close proximity.33
4666506755Conventional—Following certain conventions, or traditional techniques of writing. An over reliance on conventions may result in a lack of originality. The five-paragraph theme is considered conventional.34
4666517078Cumulative—Sentence which begins with the main idea and then expands on that idea with a series of details or other particulars35
4666517183Deduction—A form of reasoning that begins with a generalization, then applies the generalization to a specific case or cases.36
4666518425Diction—Word choice, particularly as an element of style. Different types and arrangements of words have significant effects on meaning. An essay written in academic diction, for example, would be much less colorful, but perhaps more precise, than street slang.37
4666518516Didactic—A term used to describe fiction or nonfiction that teaches a specific lesson or moral or provides a model or correct behavior or thinking.38
4666523078Digression—A temporary departure from the main subject in speaking or writing.39
4666523515Dramatic Irony—When the reader is aware of an inconsistency between a fictional or nonfiction character's perception of a situation and the truth of that situation.40
4666523617Elegy—A formal sustained poem lamenting the death of a particular person.41
4666525734Elliptical—Sentence structure which leaves out something in the second half. Usually, there is a subject-verb-object combination in the first half of the sentence, and the second half of the sentence will repeat the structure but omit the verb and use a comma to indicate the ellipsed material.42
4666525902Emotional Appeal—When a writer appeals to an audience's emotions (often through "pathos") to excite and involve them in the argument.43
4666526061Ennui—A persistent feeling of tiredness or weariness which often afflicts existential man, often manifesting as boredom.44
4666526917Enthymeme—A syllogism in which one of the premises—often the major premise—is unstated, but meant to be understood, e.g. "Children should be seen and not heard. Be quiet, John." Here, the minor premise—that John is a child—is left to the ingenuity of the reader45
4666527140Epigraph—A quotation or aphorism at the beginning of a literary work suggestive of a theme. One found at the beginning of John Kennedy Toole's Confederacy of Dunces: "When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign; that all the dunces are in a confederacy against him." —Jonathan Swift.46
4666527141Epiphany—A major character's moment of realization or awareness.47
4666527315Epithet—a term used to characterize a person or thing, such as rosy-fingered in rosy-fingered dawn or the Great in Catherine the Great. Also a term used as a descriptive substitute for the name or title or a person, such as The Great Emancipator for Abraham Lincoln.48
4666527545Ethical Appeal—When a writer tries to persuade the audience to respect and believe him or her based on a presentation of image of self through the text. Reputation is sometimes a factor in ethical appeals, but in all cases the aim is to gain the audience's confidence.49
4666527725Euphemism—The use of a word or phrase that is less direct, but is also considered less distasteful or less offensive than another. E.g. "He is at rest" instead of "He is dead." Also consider "Technicolor yawn" for "vomiting."50
4666527961Example—An individual instance taken to be representative of a general pattern. Arguing by example is considered reliable if examples are demonstrably true or factual as well as relevant.51
4666528968Explication—The act of interpreting or discovering the meaning of a text. Explication usually involves close reading and special attention to figurative language.52
4666528969Exposition—Background information provided by a writer to enhance a reader's understanding of the context of a fictional or nonfictional story.53
4666529176False Analogy—When two cases are not sufficiently parallel to lead readers to accept a claim of connection between them.54
4666529686Farce—A type of comedy in which one-dimensional characters are put into ludicrous situations; ordinary standards of probability and motivation are freely violated in order to evoke laughter.55
4666529867Fiction—A product of a writer's imagination, usually made up of characters, plot, setting, point of view, and theme.56
4666531537Figurative Language—A word or words that are inaccurate literally, but describe by calling to mind sensations or responses that the thing described evokes. Figurative language may be in the form of metaphors or similes, both non-literal comparison. Shakespeare's "All the world's a stage" is an example of non-literal figurative language (metaphor specifically).57
4666531810Figure of Speech—A form of expression in which words are used out of the usual sense in order to make the meaning more specific58
4666531811Flat Character—A character constructed around a single idea or quality; a flat character is immediately recognizable.59
4666531948Foil—A character whose traits are the opposite of another and who thus points up the strengths and weaknesses of the other character.60
4666532254Freight-train—Sentence consisting of three or more very short independent clauses joined by conjunctions. Generalization—When a writer bases a claim upon an isolated example or asserts that a claim is certain rather than probable. Sweeping generalizations occur when a writer asserts that a claim applies to all instances instead of one.61
4666532378Genre—French, a literary form or type; classification. e.g. tragedy, comedy, novel, essay, poetry.62
4666532731Hubris—Overwhelming pride or insolence that results in the misfortune of the protagonist of a tragedy. It is the particular form of tragic flaw that results from excessive pride, ambition, or overconfidence. The excessive pride of Macbeth is a standard example of hubris in English drama. Also spelled hybris63
4666533011Hyperbole—Conscious exaggeration used to heighten effect. Not intended literally, hyperbole is often humorous. Example: "And fired the shot heard round the world."64
4666533012Image—A word or group of words, either figurative or literal, used to describe a sensory experience or an object perceived by the senses. An image is always a concrete representation.65
4666533259Imagery—The use of images, especially in a pattern of related images, often figurative, to create a strong unified sensory impression.66
4666533369Induction—A form or reasoning which works from a body of facts to the formulation of a generalization; frequently used in science and history.67
4666533458Inversion—Variation of the normal word order (subject first, then verb, then complement) which puts a modifier or the verb as first in the sentence. The element that appears first is emphasized more than the subject.68
4666533974Irony—When a reader is aware of a reality that differs from a character's perception of reality (dramatic irony)/ The literal meaning of a writer's words may be verbal irony. Generally speaking, a discrepancy between expectation and reality.69
4666535168Litotes—Opposite of hyperbole; litotes intensifies an idea understatement by stating through the opposite. E.g. saying "It wasn't my best day" instead of "It was my worst day."70
4666535169Logical Appeal—Relies on the audience's logical faculties; logical appeal moves from evidence to conclusion.71
4666535546MetaphorA comparison of two things, often unrelated. A figurative verbal equation results where both "parts" illuminate one another. Metaphors may occur: in a single sentence —"Talent is a cistern; genius is a fountain;" as a controlling image of an entire work —"Pilgrim at Sea by Par F. Lagerkvist; as obvious ("His fist was a knotty hammer.") or implied (But O beware the middle mind that purrs and never shows a tooth."). *Dead Metaphor—So overused that its original impact has been lost. *Extended Metaphor—One developed at length and involves several points of comparison. *Mixed Metaphor—When two metaphors are jumbled together, often illogically.72
4666535653Metonymy—Designation of one thing with something closely associated with it. E.g. calling the head of a committee a CHAIR, the king the CROWN, a newspaper the PRESS, or old people the GRAY HAIRS.73
4666535738Mood—An atmosphere created by a writer's word choice (diction) and the details selected. Syntax is also a determiner of mood because sentence strength, length, and complexity affect pacing.74
4666535739Moral—The lesson drawn from a fictional or nonfictional story. A heavily didactic story.75
4666535868Motif—A frequently recurrent character, incident, or concept in literature.76
4666537246Negative-Positive—Sentence that begins by stating what is not true, but ending by stating what is true.77
4666537369Non-sequiter—Latin for "it does not follow." When one comment isn't logically related to another.78
4666537573Novel—An extended piece of prose fiction. Some examples include: *sociological novel —emphasizes the influence of economic and social conditions on characters and events and often embodies an implicit thesis for social reform. *historical novel —takes its setting and a number of its characters and events from history. *regional novel —emphasizes setting and mores of a particular locality as these affect character and action (local color); e.g. Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. *novel of ideas *epistolary novel—tells narrative through letters (beginning of Frankenstein by Mary Shelly).79
4666537574Onomatopoeia—The use of a word whose pronunciation suggests its meaning. "Buzz," "hiss," "slam," and "pop" are commonly used examples.80
4666537691Oxymoron—A rhetorical antithesis. Juxtaposing two contradictory terms, like "wise fool" or "deafening silence."81
4666537692Parable—A short story from which a lesson may be drawn.82
4666537921Paradox—A seemingly contradictory statement or situation which is actually true. This rhetorical device is often used for emphasis or simply to attract attention.83
4666537991Parallelism—Sentence construction which places in close proximity two or more equal grammatical constructions. Parallel structure may be as simple as listing two or three modifiers in a row to describe the same noun or verb; it may take the form of two or more of the same type of phrases (prepositional, participial, gerund, appositive) that modify the same noun or verb; it may also take the form of two or more subordinate clauses that modify the same noun or verb. Or, parallel structure may be a complex blend of single-word, phrase, and clause parallelism all in the same sentence.84
4666538507Parody—An exaggerated imitation of a usually more serious work for humorous purposes. The writer of a parody uses the quirks of style of the imitated piece in extreme or ridiculous ways.85
4666538623Pathos—Qualities of a fictional or nonfictional work that evoke sorrow or pity. Over-emotionalism can be the result of an excess of pathos.86
4666538730Periodic Sentence—Sentence that places the main idea or central complete thought at the end of the sentence, after all introductory elements—e.g. "Across the stream, beyond the clearing, from behind a fallen a tree, the lion emerged."87
4666538833Peripety—Reversal in the hero's fortunes.88
4666538906Persona—A writer often adopts a fictional voice to tell a story. Persona or voice is usually determined by a combination of subject matter and audience.89
4666539355Personification—Figurative Language in which inanimate objects, animals, ideas, or abstractions are endowed with human traits or human form—e.g. "When Duty whispers..."90
4666539356Plot—System of actions represented in a dramatic or narrative work.91
4666539555Point of View—The perspective from which a fictional or nonfictional story is told. First-person, third-person, or third-person omniscient points of view are commonly used.92
4666540461Polysyndeton—Sentence which uses and or another conjunction, with no commas, to separate the items in a series, usually appearing in the form X and Y and Z, stressing equally each member of the series. It makes the sentence slower and the items more emphatic than in the asyndeton.93
4666540624Post hoc Fallacy—Latin for "after this, therefore because of this." When a writer implies that because one thing follows another, the first caused the second. Establishes an unjustified link between cause and effect.94
4666540625Protagonist—Chief character in a dramatic or narrative work, usually trying to accomplish some objective or working toward some goal.95
4666540763Pun—A play on words that are identical or similar in sound but have sharply diverse meanings.96
4666541050Red Herring—Device through which a writer raises an irrelevant issue to draw attention away from the real issue.97
4666541743Refutation—Occurs when a writer musters relevant opposing arguments.98
4666541917Repetition—Word or phrase used two or more times in close proximity.99
4666541918Rhetoric—The art of effective communication, especially persuasive discourse. Rhetoric focuses on the interrelationship of invention, arrangement, and style in order to create felicitous and appropriate discourse.100
4666542362Rhetorical Criticism—Emphasizes communication between the author and reader. Analyzes the elements employed in a literary work to impose on the reader the author's view of the meaning, both denotative and connotative, of the work101
4666542485Rhetorical Question—A question asked for rhetorical effect to emphasize a point; no answer is expected.102
4666542486Round Character—A character drawn with sufficient complexity to be able to surprise the reader without losing credibility.103
4666542663Satire—A work that reveals a critical attitude toward some element of human behavior by portraying it in an extreme way. Satire doesn't simply abuse (as with invective) or get personal (as with sarcasm). Satire usually targets groups or large concepts rather than individuals; its purpose is customarily to inspire change.104
4666542664Sarcasm—A type of verbal irony in which, under the guise of praise, a caustic and bitter expression of strong and personal disapproval is given. Sarcasm is personal, jeering, and intended to hurt105
4666542821Setting—Locale and period in which the action takes place.106
4666542890Simile—A figurative comparison of two things, often dissimilar, using the connecting words: "like," "as," or "then." E.g. "More rapid than eagles his coursers they came."107
4666543045Situational Irony—Applies to works which contain elaborate expressions of the ironic spirit. Also, irony applies to both Hamlet's situation and to his famous soliloquy, "To be or nor to be."108
4666543046Soliloquy—When a character in a play speaks his thoughts aloud —usually by him or herself.109
4666543206Stock Character—Conventional character types that recur repeatedly in various literary genres. E.g. the wicked stepmother or Prince Charming or the rascal.110
4666543209Stream of Consciousness—Technique of writing that undertakes to reproduce the raw flow of consciousness, with the perceptions, thoughts, judgments, feelings, associations, and memories presented just as they occur without being tidied into grammatical sentences or given logical and narrative order111
4666543322Style—The choices in diction, tone, and syntax that a writer makes. In combination they create a work's manner of expression. Style is thought to be conscious and unconscious and may be altered to suit specific occasions. Style is often habitual and evolves over time.112
4666543523Syllogism—A form of reasoning in which two statements or premises are made and a logical conclusion is drawn from them (a form of deductive reasoning).113
4666543614Symbol—A thing, event, or person that represents or stands for some idea or event. Symbols also simultaneously retain their own literal meanings. A figure of speech in which a concrete object is used to stand for an abstract idea —e.g. the cross for Christianity.114
4666543788Synecdoche—Part of something is used to stand for the whole —e.g. "threads" for clothes; "wheels" for cars.115
4666544151Syntax—In grammar, the arrangement of words as elements in a sentence to show their relationship.116
4666544293Theme—A central idea of a work of fiction or nonfiction, revealed and developed in the course of a story or explored through argument.117
4666544294Tone—A writer's attitude toward his or her subject matter revealed through diction, figurative language, and organization of the sentence and global levels.118
4666544564Tragedy—Representations of serious actions which turn out disastrously.119
4666545413Tragic Flaw—Tragic error in judgment; a mistaken act which changes the fortune of the tragic hero from happiness to misery; also known as hamartia120
4666545477Understatement—Deliberately representing something as much less than it really is —e.g. "Last week I saw a woman flayed, and you will hardly believe how much it altered her appearance." —Jonathan Swift121
4666545651Unity—A work of fiction or nonfiction is said to be unified is all the parts are related to one central idea or organizing principle. Thus, unity is dependent upon coherence.122
4666545653Verbal Irony—When the reader is aware of a discrepancy between the real meaning of a situation and the literal meaning of the writer's words.123
4666545752Zeugma—The writer uses one word to govern several successive words are clauses —e.g. She discovered New York and her world.124

This Present Darkness Characters Flashcards

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3233798256Ashton Summer FestivalEnd of the school year celebration (sin fest)0
3233802086Ashton ClarionHome town newspaper of Ashton1
3233806042Marshall HoganEditor and owner of the Ashton Clarion2
3233809292Kate HoganMarshall's wife3
3233814310Bernice KruegerReporter who works for Marshall Hogan4
3233816825Pastor Oliver YoungPastor of Ashton United Christian, member of the Inner Circle5
3233825335Alf BrummelAshton's police chief6
3233829962Pastor Hank BuschePastor at Ashton Community Church, 26 year old pastor who is persecuted for preaching the word of God7
3233842067Mary BuscheHank's Wife8
3233844429Sandy HoganMarshall and Kate's daughter; student at Whitmore College9
3233942021Whitmore Collegethe school that's located in Ashton10
3233944276Juleen Langstratthe professor of Psychology at Whitmore College11
3233948691TalThe Captain of the Host12
3233955011RafarThe Prince of Babylon13
3233957389James Farrelthe pastor in the church before Hank got there; removed because he was speaking the truth14
3233963782Shawn Ormsbycollege student (Junior ), befriended Sandy15
3233971085The Inner Circle2 college regents, Alf Brummel, Langstrat, Pastor Young, Count controller, District Judge, Landowner of Whitmore College16
3233981148Ted Harmelprevious editor of the Clarion17
3233985048Carmena women who needs counseling, comes to Hank tries to tempt him with Lust; lonely and upset18
3233991170Lou Stanleythe member of the Ashton Church that was disciplined for adultery19
3233997196The Remnantthose who hold true to Christ in the end20
3233999765Eldon Strachanthe former Whitmore College Dean21
3234006313Patricia Elizabeth KruegerBernice's sister who apparently committed suicide22
3234011266Andy and June Forsythenew members of the Ashton Community Church; Ron's parents23
3234019735Ron ForsytheSons of Forsythes, saved w/ Hank at the cave, former drug user24
3234029207Maidservant (Susan Jacobson)Kevin Weed's ex- girlfriend, lives with Strongman (Alexander Kaseph); roommate of Pat25
3234033563Alexander KasephStrongman; intimate friends with Susan26
3234039936Kevin WeedSusan's ex boyfriend; friend of Pat and Bernice27
3234044413Edith Dusterolder women who prays over the church; prayer warrior; also known as Grandma Duster28
3234051862Joe Carlucciprevious owner of the grocery store29
3234053971Omni CorporationAlexander Kaseph's company30
3234056777Bobby Corsithe guy in the black leather, who beat up Bernice31
3234061676SaraAlf Brummel's secretary- good; gave keys to Marshall and Bernice32
3234069093Demon of DeceptionThe demon tempting Sandy33
3234071532Demon of LustThe demon tempting Marshall and Hank through Carmen34

Cell Transport, Cell Transport Flashcards

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5395777716DiffusionMovement of particles or molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration0
5395777717OsmosisDiffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane1
5395777718Selectively pemeable membraneA membrane that allows certain materials to pass through, but not others2
5395777720EquilibriumThe condition that exists in system when there is a relatively equal distribution of a particular molecule3
5395777726Cell Membraneregulates and controls what enters or leaves the cell4
5395777727Facilitated DiffusionUse of carrier PROTEINS for diffusion, does not require energy for a molecule to travel across the membrane Moves molecules from high to low solute concentration5
5395777728Active Transportmovement of molecules or ion into or out of the cell against its concentration gradient (from low to high) and requires an input of energy.6
5395777729Endocytosismovement of substances into the cell by creating a new vacuole at the cell membrane. requires energy.7
5395777730Exocytosismovement of substances out of a cell by merging a vacuole with the cell membrane. requires energy.8
5395777731Hypertonicthe left side is _____ compared to the right side.9
5395777732HypotonicThe right side is _____ compared to the left side.10
5395777733right, left, osmosisWater will move from the _____ to the _____ by _____.11
5395777734HypotonicThe left side is _____ compared to the right side.12
5395777735HypertonicThe right side is _____ compared to the left side.13
5395777736left, right, osmosisWater will move from the _____ to the _____ by _____.14
5395777737Cell MembraneComposed of a phospholipid bilayer15
5395777738Phospholipidmolecule that makes up cell membranes. It has a hydrophilic "head" and two hydrophobic "tails".16
5395777739Hydrophilicwater loving. substances that easily mix with water.17
5395777740Hydrophobicwater hating. substances that will not mix with water.18
5395777741Transport ProteinProteins within the cell membrane that function to move substances into or out of the cell.19
5395777742Passive Transportmolecules move with the concentration gradient from high to low concentration NO energy required.20
5395777743Types of Passive TransportDiffusion, Osmosis and Facilitated Diffusion21
5395777744Types of Active TransportEndocytosis (phagocytosis and pinocytosis) Exocytosis, and Protein Pumps - Lower Concentration to Higher Concentration22
5395777746phagocytosis"Cell eating" a type of endocytosis in which large particulate substances or small organisms are taken up by a cell. It's carried out by some protists and by certain immune cells of animals.23
5395777747pinocytosisCellular "drinking"; a type of endocytosis in which the cell takes fluid and dissolved solutes into small membranous vesicles.24
5395777748fluid mosaic modelthe currently accepted model of cell membrane structure, which envisions the membrane as a mosaic of protein molecules drifting laterally in a fluid bilayer of phospholipids.25
5395777750peripheral proteina protein loosely bound to surface of a membrane or to part of an integral protein and not embedded in the lipid bilayer26
5395777751plasmolysisa phenomenon in walled cells in which the cytoplasm shrivels and the plasma membrane pulls away from the cell wall; occurs when the cell loses water to a hypertonic environment27
5395777752ion channelsa transmembrane protein channel that allows a specific ion to diffuse across the membrane down its concentration or electrochemical gradient.28
5395777754sodium-potassium pumpa transport protein in the plasma membrane of animal cells that actively transports 3 sodium out of the cell an 2 potassium into the cell29
5395777755concentration gradienta region along which the density of a chemical substance increases or decreases.30
5395777756transport proteinan embedded protein that helps a certain type of substance to cross the membrane31
5395777757diffusionthe movement of a substance down its concentration, from a region where it is more concentrated to a region where it is less concentrated.32
5395777759passive transportthe diffusion of a substance across a biological membrane with no expenditure of energy33
5395777760osmosisthe diffusion of water across a membrane34
5395777761facilitated diffusionthe passage of molecules down their concentration gradient across a membrane with the assistance of specific transport proteins, requiring no energy expenditure.35
5395777762active transportthe movement of a substance across a cell membrane against its concentration gradient, through specific transport proteins and requiring ATP36
5395777763exocytosisthe secretion of molecules by the fusion of vesicles containing them with the plasma membrane.37
5395777764endocytosiscellular uptake of molecules & particles by the formation of vesicles from the plasma membrane.38
5395777765phospholipid bilayera double layer of phospholipid molecules that form membranes in cells39
5395777766hydrophobicthe tail of a phospholipid molecule that is repelled by water40
5395777767hydrophilicthe head of a phospholipid molecule that is attracted to water41
5395777768carrier proteintransport proteins in which only one end at a time is open to the molecule42
5395777769channel proteintransport proteins which form an open channel for specific molecules to pass; both ends open at once43
5395777770ATPthe molecule that provides energy for cellular processes by breaking a bond44
5395777771cholesterola packing molecule important in cell membranes45
5395777772sodium-potassium pumpA special transport protein in the plasma membrane of animal cells that transports sodium out of the cell and potassium into the cell against their concentration gradients.46
5395777775hypotonic solutioncontains less solute concentration than the cell; water will tend to enter the cell and swell it47
5395777776hypertonic solutionwhen a cell is placed in a solution and the concentration of the solute outside of the cell is higher than it is inside48
5395777777isotonic solutionA solution in which the concentration of solutes is essentially equal to that of the cell which resides in the solution49
5395777779soluteA substance that is dissolved in a solution.50
5395777780solventIn a solution, the substance in which the solute dissolves.51
5395777781turgor pressurethe pressure that is exerted on the inside of cell walls and that is caused by the movement of water into the cell52

Dance Appreciation Final Flashcards

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4828781746Suzanne FarrellBallet0
4828784201Martha GrahamModern1
4828784202LuigiJazz2
4828785503Bill "Bojangles" RobinsonTap3
4828785504Trisha BrownPost Modern4
4828786741European sensibilities• Court Dance • Upright/placed form • Concert Stage/ "cultured art"* • Clear delineation of class (seating) • Frontal relationship of body (to royalty or the audience)5
4828786742Africanist Sensibilities• Social • Rooted/grounded • Ritual/Celebration • Often performed in the round • Blurred lines of "viewer" & "performer"6
4828788009Best exemplifies European SensibilitiesSwan Lake, Nutcracker, Jewels7
4828793238Classical BalletPointe work • Turn-out of the legs • High extensions • Graceful, glowing, precise movements8
4828793239Romantic BalletFeatures: • Ethereal movement • Full tutu (romantic length) • Corps de ballet as spirits/sprites • Focus on ballerina9
5555910743Romantic BalletGiselle (1841 - Coralli/Perrot) • La Sylphide (1836 -Bournonville)10
5555966721Neoclassical Ballet TeacherGeorge Balanchine11
5556400128BalanchineStarted a dance school, School of American Ballet, in 1934. This school eventually became the New York City Ballet in 1948 and still exists today. • Known for "plotless" ballets, where dancers performed in plain leotards and tights. Ballet cannot specify character or plot • Musically driven, Balanchine was known for allowing the dancers' movements to be the 'main artistic medium' of the work12
5556445888Neoclassical Ballet FeaturesEmphasis on technique over emotion. Non-narrative or "plotless". Still incorporates pointe shoes. Eclectic training over danse d'ecole.13
5556475643Neoclassical Ballet ExamplesApollo (1928), Serenade (1934), Agon (1957), Jewels (1967)14
5556484559The "Balanchine" DancerLegs proportionally longer than torso Leading "muse" or central principal dancer Dances created around the female prima or principle Exceptionally tall women Fit and flexible* Often, Balanchine would sacrifice natural technique for individual artistry and hard work in the studio15
5556504926Balanchine TechniqueIntense speed, Deep plie, strong accent on line, direct arm positions yet more open, less curved and often 'broken' at the wrist, arabesques often uneven, often open hip to give illusion of higher arabesque line.16
5556528857ApolloChoreographed in 1928 by Balanchine. Music composed by Igor Stravinsky.17
5556536504SerenadeChoreographed in 1934. Balanchine's first American choreography. Composed by Tchaikovsky18
5556544107AgonChoreographed in 1957. Music composed by Igor Stravinsky. Ballet for 12 dancers. First appearance of an African American man and a Caucasian woman on stage.19
5556560793JewelsThree Acts: Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds. Choreographed in 1967. Compromises classical, romantic and neoclassical ballet.20
5557131469Vaslav Nijinksy (1889-1950)Dancer in Ballet Russes with his sister. Known for his virtuosic, even feminine quality, and abiliity to inhabit any role. Could dance en pointe. Arguably the greatest male dancer of the early 20th century. Spectre de la Rose, l'apres-midi d'un faune which he choreographed. Choreographed the infamous Le Sacre du Printemps21
5557183635Le Sacre du PrintempsChoreographed by Ninjinksy in 1913. Composed by Igor Stravinsky based on a dream he had about the ritual sacrifice of a young women to the gods. Considered the "lost" ballet. We reconstructed this in class based on Hodson's article.22
5557189821Stravinsky's Scores FeaturesPolyrhythmic (pulsating rhythm), Showed "irreverence" to classical form. Use of sind & string instruments. Dissonant chords.23
5557202564Sacre TechniqueFlexed feet, Bent knees, Turned-in toes, Utilized the floor/ground. Jumps also showed bent knees and flexed feet. Posture Ninjinsky crafed was a way to generate movement - this quality offers a prelude to modern dance technique.24
5566182200Isadora Duncan Modern ForerunnersRebellious feminist - found little acceptance in her own country. Danced barefoot. Sternum as center of movement. Created the first modern dance language. Combined walking, running, and Grecian art. Ran a school for young dancers, including her daughters called "Isadorabellas"25
5578183842Loie FullerMore success in Europe than America. Danced holding long wooden beams, covered in silk fabric. Credited with theatrical lighting, including use of color. Founded school in 1908. Much of her work was lost but Sperling tried to preserve her legacy26
5578199019Ruth St. DenisFascinated with Eastern cultures and the orient. Co-founder of Denishawn in 1915. Work mirrored philosophy of the school: expressive, eclectic, ethnic/religious themes. First American dancer to perform in a full-length dance work. Radha. Trained Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, and Weidman27
5578225731Ted ShawnMarried Ruth St. Denis. Carving path for men in modern dance. Taught ballet and Delsartean theories. Choreographed multiple works for Denishawn.28
5578246130Martha Graham Modern Pioineers"Protesting stark and American" Arguably the most well-known modern choreographer Utilized American themes and American composers, such as Copeland. Looked for emotion and expression through the movement.29
5578264972Doris HumphreyCreated a technique which focused on Fall and Recovery. First modern dancer to codify a technique. Worked closely with Charles Weidman (Lincoln, NE) Studied at Denishawn, started choreographic career. Created 90 + dances.30
5578291035Merce Cunningham 2nd Gen Modern DancersSoloist with Martha Graham Company for 6 years. Worked with John Cage. Developed choreographic form called "chance procedure". Separated dance from emotion and created abstract works with a focus on time and space.31
5578331905Alwin Nikolais NikStudied Wigman school. Worked with props, masks and extreme costuming to transform the human body. utlized slides and new technology to created the mise-en-scene.32
5578356667Paul TaylorDanced for Martha Graham. Founded company in 1954. Twyla Tharp - emerged from company33
5578363624Alvin AileyCreated works based on "blood memories". Full time modern company in U.S. 79 ballets, many still performed today; Revalations34
5578385659Laban Movement Analysis SiegelWeight: Strong/Light Time: Quick/Slow Space: Direct/Indirect Flow: Free/Bound35
5578394153Full Effort QualitiesFlick, Dab, Press, Wring, Slash, Punch, Float, Glide. Walking example: Rhythm/dynamic36
5578399917Marcia SiegelEach and every dance has its own lexicon, or terms, specific to that piece and only that piece37
5578408797Sally BanesSally Banes Description, Interpretation, Evaluation, Contextualization38
5578414975DescriptionWrist rolls, looks sideways, How they do it?39
5578415918InterpretationsMore mimetic/pantomime. "aboutness" lead to deeply describe how came to conclusion.40
5578454543EvaluationOpinion based. Personal experience of piece is valid but look at why you feel this way which should lead to how41
5578459144ContextualizationExternal factors. Costumes, lighting, Structure and design.42
5578462986DescriptionWhat is happening? Specific. Small details are important.43
5578531820Kinetic Jazz ElementsUse of the flat/flexed foot • Bent knee, hip and ankle joints • Articulated, inclined torso • Body part isolations • Groundedness/earthiness • Improvisation • Embellishment and elaboration • Polyrhythms/syncopation • Polycentrism • Angularity and asymmetry • Personal expression/creativity • "Aesthetic of cool"44
5602247786JazzContains cultural, kinetic and social history of African Americans45
5602275219Jazz Social ElementsCommunity - the circle Individual creativity within group. Vocal encouragement Lack of separation between performer and spectator. Friendly challenges among dancers. Confrontational attitude/"in your face" Joyousness Call-and-Response. Interaction (conversation) between musicians and dancers.46
5602319464Authentic JazzDeveloped in America. Developed alongside jazz music. focused mainly in the 1920s through 1940s: Lindy Hop Charleston Turkey Trot47
5602330348Classical JazzCodified (as ballet) into a blended technique. Elements of modern ballet Includes choreographers: Jack Cole Matt Mattox Luigi Gus Giordano Bob Fosse *Horton48
5602359897Jack ColeFather of theatrical jazz dance. Choreographed for nightclubs, Broadway musicals, film and television. Developed training method. Considered his style "urban folk dance" or "jazz-ethnic-ballet". Fused modern/ballet with world and vernacular dance to jazz music - became known as 'theatrical jazz dance'. Early influences include Ruth, Ted, Doris Hump, Charles Weidman (modern) and Luigi Albertieri (ballet). Mosst famous choreography for Marilyn Monroe such as "Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend".49
5602431206Matt MattoxCommercial jazz in the 1950s and 1950s. Considered the aesthetic to be "free style" jazz dance. Influences include Loring (ballet), Cole (jazz), flamenco, East Indian ballroom. Initially his career was as a dancer and performer, not choreographer . Moved to London and started a company.50
5602469950LuigiDanced for Gene Kelley. Car crash - developed a series of exercises to help him regain strength, posture, and balance These exercises are known as the Luigi's Jazz Warm Up. Credited "first comprehensice jazz technique: became the "universal standard of jazz dance"* Goals for students: Train dancer to stand, balance, and move out in space. To heal and protect the dancer's body from injury To help the dancer dance to and with jazz music.51
5602519037Gus GiordanoLongest, ongoing jazz legacy. Created Giordano Technique, Dance school and alter Giordano Dance Chicago - first jazz dance company (still exists today). Author of Anthology of American jazz dance. Considered jazz dance to be a "living art form" which is always about to do something new". Studied with modern pioneers Katherine Dunham, Hanya Holm, Alwin Nikolais. Master teacher; trained/created a generation of professional dancers.52
5602559024Bob FosseBroadway's foremost choreographer in the 1960s and 1970s. Trained tap dancer. Unconventional approach to movement - add unorthodox steps to surprise and spontaneity. Frequently worked with Gwen Verdon, later his wife. Style incorporates hunched shoulders, forward thrust of the hips, turned in feet. Choreography includes: Damn Yankees Sweet Charity Pippin Chicago All That Jazz53
5602611157Tap Dance Characteristics/Roots:Rhythmic collisions of cultures: early slave trade in America. Communication via drums was abolished - tap dance took its place. Contemporary tap dance is a blend of cultures: African-American footwork Irish footwork British clogging.54
5602628503TapShoes made of two metal taps, toe taps, & heel taps. In some case, sounds made with materials - like sand - instead of shoes. William Henry Lane was known as Master Juba, originated form. "Juba dance" also known as "Pattin Juba," mix of European jig, Reel steps, clog and African Rhythms. Popular around 1845. Considered the creation of tap in America as a theatrical art form and American jazz dance.55
5602886006Isadora Duncan Modern DanceBrahms Waltz56
5602934244Isadora Duncan and the muses among Us3 dancers and sheets57
5602960516Martha Graham. Modern Dancelate 1920s vaudeville skits mentstral shows. Black dancers all around one white dancer judging her. Night Journey conceived and choreographed by her.58
5603051337Modern Dance: Tensile InvolvementAlwin Nikolais is choreographer. Joffrey Ballet59
5603069949PondAlwin Nikolais60
5603077890Wade in the Water from RevelationsAlvin Ailey61
5603084008Ailey II in Blue SuiteAlvin Ailey choreographer and produced in Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.62
5628404098Danse SerpentineLoie Fuller63
5628417767"Water" section from "Dance of the Elements"Loie Fuller64
5628430197Cosmic Dance of SivaTed Shawn65
5628435211Choeur Dance 1926Ted Shawn66
5628453659Alwin NikolaisUsed odd shapes and geometry to keep audience interested. Used props67
5628467826CrucibleAlwin Nikolais. People sitting in red and green lights looks like just torsos.68
5628489882Appalachian Spring BalletBride: Martha Graham Revivalist: Merce Cunningham69
5628529501Night JourneyMartha Graham70
5628532546Air for the G StringDoris Humphrey71
5628540317Day on EarthDoris Humphrey72
5628553157RatatatHanya Holm73
5636386302Self Meant to GovernWilliam Forsythe Week One74
5636390207"16 Millimeter Earrings"Meredith Monk Week One75
5636392214"Cafe Mueller"Pina Bausch Week One76
5636394271The Cost of LivingDV8 Week One77
5636400123"Verge"Bebe Miller Week One78

Biochemistry Flashcards

Biochemistry Terms

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2265031277Alcohol0
2265031278Aldehyde1
2265031279Ketone2
2265031280Carboxylic Acid3
2265031281Ether4
2265031282Acid Anhydride5
2265031283Sulfhydryl Group6
2265031284Disulfide7
2265031285Amino Group8
2265031286Quaternary Amine9
2265031287Ester10
2265031288Thioester11
2265031289Phosphoester12
2265031290Amide13
2265031291Glycerol14
2265031292D Configuration15
2265031293Steroid16
2265031294L Configuration17
2265031295Alpha Glycosidic Bond18
2265031296Beta Glycosidic Bond19
2265031297Monosaccharidesglucose, fructose, galactose, ribose20
2265031298Infant body water75%21
2265031299Adult male body water60%22
2265031300Adult female body water50%23
2265031301Elderly body water45%24
2265031302Infant Overhydrationover diluted milk25
2265031303Children Overhydrationpunishment26
2265031304Endurance Sport Overhydrationtoo much water and not enough electrolytes27
2265031305Children Dehydration test"tenting" of the skin over the right side of the abdomen caused by the pinch of the abdomen caused by the pinch of the examiner's fingers; caused by a loss of at least 5% body water28
2265031306Blood pH7.35-7.4529
2265031307ICF7.0-7.430
2265031308Liver, heart, and nerve impulses6.8-7.831
2265031309Urine6.5-8.032
2265031310WHO definition of healthstate of complete physical, mental, & social well-being; not simply the absence of disease33
2265031311Biochemistry definition of healththat situation in which the myriad of intra- & extracellular rxns w/in the body proceed at rates commensurate w/ its maximal survival34
2265031312Saturatedcarbon single bonds carbon35
2265031313Unsaturatedcarbon double or triple bonds carbon36
2265031314Hyrogen1 Valence Electron37
2265031315Oxygen2 Valence Electrons38
2265031316Nitrogen3 Valence Electrons39
2265031317Sulfur2 Valence Electrons40
2265031318Primary Carbonscarbons bonded to one other carbon41
2265031319Secondary Carbonscarbons bonded to two other carbons42
2265031320Tertiary Carbonscarbons bonded to three other carbons43
2265031321Isomercompounds that have identical molecular formulas but different structures44
2265031322Alkanesaturated hydrocarbons containing only carbon to carbon single bonds45
2265031323Cycloalkanesring structures containing two fewer H-atoms that their corresponding alkane46
2265031324AlkeneUnsaturated hydrocarbon containing only carbon to carbon double bonds47
2265031325AlkyneUnsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon to carbon triple bond48
2265031326Aromaticscontain at least one Benzene ring49
2265031327Primary Alcoholsonly one carbon attached to the carbon with the hydroxyl functional group50
2265031328Secondary alcoholstwo carbons attached to the carbon with the hydroxyl functional group51
2265031329tertiary alcoholsthree carbons attached to the carbon with the hydroxyl functional group52
2265031330Epimerisomer that is different only at one position53
2265031331chrial carbonscarbons bonded to 4 distinctly different molecules54
2265031332Glycogenpolysaccharide; animal form of amylopectin, more branched than amylopectin, form of glucose stored in liver and skeletal muscle55
2265031333PurinesAdenine and Guanine; 5 and 6 member structures56
2265031334PyrimidineCytosine, Uracil, and Thymine; 6 member structures57
2265031335Zwitterionexists with both cation and anion forms58
2265031336Glycineneither D nor L because it is a chiral carbon59
2265031337Glycinefound in bends or kinks in protein; known as the helix breaker60
2265031338PancreasBoth endocrine and exocrine61
2265031339Islets of Langerhansproduce both glucagon and insulin62
2265031340glucagonproduced by alpha cells and use glycogen as energy63
2265031341insulinproduced by beta cells and break down glucose64
2265031342Maple Syrup Urine Diseasebranched chain alpha ketoaciduria; burn sugar smell in urine, a thin layer chromotography is requested for the branched chain amaino acid; caused by impaired branched chain ketoacid dehydrogenase; when isovalerly dehydrogendase is impaired, isovaleric acid accumulates in blood and urine65
2265031343Branched Chain Amino AcidsLeucine, Isoleucine, Valine66
2265031344Hydolaseuses OH & H to cleave C-O, C-N, and C-S bonds67
2265031345Ligasecleaves high energy phosphate bonds68
2265031346IsomeraseRearrages atoms69
2265031347Lyaseresult in double bond formation70
2265031348transferasetransfers or moves a functional group to another molecule; glucokinases71
2265031349Kinasetransfer phosphate functional groups72
2265031350acyltransferasetransfer fatty acyl groups73
2265031351Inhibitormolecules that reduce the catalytic activity of an enzyme74
2265031352Bence-Jones proteinsmonoclonia free light chains; plasma cells over produce the light chains and can't bond with the heavy chains; kappa chains are more prevalent than light chains75
2265031353IgEmomer active in allergies and parasitic infections; causes mast cells and basophils to release histamine; fights agains helminths (worms)76
2265031354IgGmonomer that makes up 75-85% of antibodies in plasma; crosses the placental barrier; important for vaccination77
2265031355IgDmomer attached to the surface of B cells, functions as a B cell receptor78
2265031356IgMpentamer; first antibody released, can't pass the placenta, powerful agglutinating agent79
2265031357IgAmonomer or dimer in mucus and other secretions such as salive; first line of defense against pathogens80
22650313587%normal level of plasma glucose level recommended by the American Diabetes Association81
226503135970-105 mg/dlnormal plasma glucose level recommended by the ADA82
2265031360CK-2 (MB)creatine isoenzyme that is used to test for specific cardiac conditions83
2265031361HbASrecessive sickle cell train that can lead to sickle cell crisis under high stress and/or malarial drugs84

American Pageant 13th edition chapter 18 Quiz Flashcards

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3440593065Great NullifierSenator John C. Calhoun had a view that would bring 2 presidents in one from the North and one from the South each would have the right to veto. Died before the debate was over.0
3440593066Higher LawSenator William Seward's doctrine that slavery should be excluded from the territories as a contrary to a divine moral law standing above even the Constitution.1
3440593069personal liberty lawsLaws passed by Northern states forbidding the imprisonment of escaped slaves; used to counter the Fugitive Slave Laws2
3440593076Compromise of 1850by Daniel Webster, California wanted to join the Union, but if California was accepted the North would gain control of the Senate, and Southerners threatened to secede from the Union. This compromise set up California joining the Union as a free state, New Mexico and Utah use popular sovereignty to decide the question of slavery, slave trading is banned in the nation's capital, The Fugitive Slave Law is passed, and the border between Texas and New Mexico was set.3
3440593077Conscience WhigsAntislavery Whigs who opposed both the Texas annexation and the Mexican War on moral grounds4
3440593081Free-Soil Partyformed from the remnants of the Liberty Party in 1848; adopting a slogan of "free soil, free speech, free labor, and free men," it opposed the spread of slavery into territories and supported homesteads, cheap postage, and internal improvements. It ran Martin Van Buren (1848) and John Hale (1852) for president and was absorbed into the Republican Party by 1856.5
3440593082Fugitive Slave Law of 1850Passed as part of the Compromise of 1850, it set high penalties for anyone who aided escaped slaves and compelled all law enforcement officers to participate in retrieving runaways. Strengthened the antislavery cause in the North6
3440593088Kansas- Nebraska Act1854 - This act repealed the Missouri Compromise and established a doctrine of congressional nonintervention in the territories. Popular sovereignty (vote of the people) would determine whether Kansas and Nebraska would be slave or free states.7
3440593093NebrascalsThese were northern abolitionists who headed out West to eradicate slavery in both Kansas and Nebraska.8
3440593098Republican PartyA party formed that was against slavery and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. It was formed in 1854. Abe Lincoln was a republican president. They wanted Kansas to be admitted as a free state, and they were against popular sovereignty to decide on the issue of slavery.9
3440593099Stephen DouglassIllinois politician who beat Abraham Lincoln in a senate race after a series of debates with him. Strong supporter of popular sovereignty and the Kansas Nebraska Act. Ran as a democrat for presidency in 1860 but lost to Lincoln.10
3440593105William SewardAn early supporter of American expansion and Secretary of State under President Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. In 1867, he arranged for the US to buy Alaska from the Russians for $7.2 Million. Seward had some trouble persuading the House of Representatives to approve funding for the purchase. It was sometimes called, "Seward's IceBox," "Seward's Folly."11
3440593108Zachary Taylor(1849-1850), Whig president who was a Southern slave holder, and war hero (Mexican-American War). Won the 1848 election. Surprisingly did not address the issue of slavery at all on his platform. He died during his term and his Vice President was Millard Fillmore.12

psychology applied to teaching test 2 Flashcards

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5005501068learning theorylearning is a change brought upon by experience0
5005506978behavioral learning theoryfocuses on the objectively, observable, external aspects of learning1
5005508977classicalpavlov, involuntary response to a stimulus, learning through environmental association,2
5005508978operantskinner, voluntary response to a stimulus, learning through positive and negative environmental reinforcement, where we spend most of our time, homework3
5005511365generalizationresponding in similar ways to similar stimuli4
5005513581discriminationresponding in different ways to similar stimuli5
5005513582extinctionweaken a target behavior by ignoring it (mother ignoring whining child)6
5005518978premack principle'Grandma's Rule"- finish your peas and then you can have dessert! the opportunity to participate in a favorite activity after completing a less desirable one7
5005518979shapingcomplex behaviors are shaped by reinforcing closer approximations to terminate behavior8
5005522908ABC's of Operant Conditioningantecedents (cue behavior), behavior, consequents (punishers of reinforcers)9
5005522910Time Outweaken a target behavior by temporarily removing a positive reinforcer after the behavior occurs10
5005526083positive reinforcementstrengthen a target behavior by presenting a positive reinforcer after the behaviors occur (praise, recognition)11
5005536571negative reinforcementstrengthen a target behavior by removing on aversive stimulus after the behavior occurs (removes unwanted stimulus)12
5005538651social-cognitive theory13
5005542038two types of social-cognitive theoryvicarious, imitative14
5005544080vicariouswe see others rewarded or punished for various actions and we change our behavior as if we had received the consequences15
5005544081imitativewe imitate the behavior of a model even though the model receives no reinforcement while we are observing16
50055471824 step process of social learningattention, retention, production, reinforcement17
5005550977attentionmodeled events and observed characteristics18
5005553908retentionremember it19
5005553909productionpractice it20
5005553910reinforcementmotivation21
5005556016self-controlability to control one's actions in the absence of external reinforcement or punishment22
5005556017self-regulationinvolves the consistent and appropriate application of self-control skills to new situations23
5005558729self-efficacythe belief in one's capabilities to organize and execute the sources of action required to manage prospective situations24
5005563748cognitive theories25
5005565348discovery learningbruner, true learning is using what you already know to go beyond what you already think, learning is active process, refined in the 1960's26
5005568635social constructivistvygotsky27
5005571162meaningful reception learningAusubel, people acquire knowledge primarily through reception rather than discovery, the most important single factor influencing learning is what the learner already knows28
50055803494 techniques of discovery learningemphasizing contrasts, developing relationships/connections, encouraging participation, arousing emotions29
5005611455emphasize contrastsdetermining something by what it is and what it is not30
5005613266developing relationships/connectionsseeing the relationships between concepts31
5005613267encouraging participationparticipating in actual experiences, role plays or simulations to understand more fully32
5005616650arousing emotionsinvolving students actively in debates and experiences that have an emotional relevance33
5005620278constructivistvygotsky, complex mental processes begin as social activities, systematic, open-ended debates are instrumental in helping individuals create personal views34
5005643542zone of proximal developmentdifference between what a student can do on his own and what can be accomplished with some assistance, optimal level for learning35
5005653384scaffoldingadult or other individual provides some form of guidance or structure that enables students to perform at their proximal zone of development36
5005786846brunerall children have natural curiosity37
5005856943constuctivist arehands on minds on38
5005860648contructivist ismeaningful learning is the active creation of knowledge structures from personal experience39
5005874939cognitive constructivismabout how the individual learner understands things, in terms of developmental stages and learning styles (burner)40
5005918123social constructivismemphasizes how meanings and understandings grow out of social encounters (modeling/Bandura) (ZPD/Vygotsy)41
5005946199problem solvingan ongoing activity in which we take what we know to discover what we don't know42
5005957430cognitive learningemphasizes how people perceive, understand and remember information by seeing relationships43
5006237739bandura44

Elemental Geosystems Flashcards

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3713964766GeographyThe science that studies the relationships among natural systems, geographic areas, and human society and culture, and the interdependence of all of these over space.0
3713973516SpatialRefers to the nature and character of physical space, its measurement, and the distribution of things within it.1
3713982122What are the five themes of geographic science?1. Location 2. region 3. human-Earth relationships 4. movement 5. place2
3713986414Spatial AnalysisThe examination of spatial interactions, patterns, and variations over area and/ or space; a key integrative approach of geography.3
3713987562ProcessA set of actions or mechanisms that operate in some special order, is a central concept of geographic analysis.4
3713987563Physical GeographyIs the spatial analysis of all the physical elements, processes, and systems that make up the environment: energy, air, water, weather, climate, landforms.5
3713989539Earth systems scienceThe area of study that seeks to understand Earth as a complete entity, an interacting set of physical, chemical, and biological systems.6
3713989540Scientific MethodIs the traditional recipe of a scientific investigation: it can be thought of as simple, organized steps leading toward concrete, objective conclusions.7
3714038313Sustainability scienceEmerged as a new, integrative discipline, broadly based on concepts of sustainable development related to functioning Earth systems.8
3714045966SystemAny set of ordered, interrelated components and their attributes, linked by flows of energy and matter, as distinct from the surrounding environment outside the system.9
3714054691Open systemA system with inputs and outputs crossing back and forth between the system and the surrounding environment. Earth is one of these in terms of energy10
3714068808Closed systemA system that is shut off from the surrounding environment so that it is self- contained.11
3714074926Feedback loopsCreated when a portion of system output is returned as an information input, causing changes that guide further system operation.12
3714076334Negative FeedbackFeedback that tend to slow or dampen responses in a system; promotes self-regulation in a system; far more common than positive feedback in living systems.13
3714076335Positive FeedbackFeedback that amplifies or encourages responses in a system.14
3714079818Steady- state equilibriumThe condition that occurs in a system when the rates of input and output are equal and the amounts of energy and stored matter are nearly constant around a stable average.15
3714079819Dynamic equilibriumIncreasing or decreasing operations in a system demonstrate a trend over time, a change in average conditions.16
3807577546thresholda moment in which a system can no longer maintain its character, so it lurches to a new operational level17
3807577547modela simplified version of a system, representing an idealized part of the real world18
3807577548abioticearths nonliving systems of energy and materials19
3807578594bioticearths living systems of organisms20
3807578595atmospherethe thin veil of gasses surrounding Earth, which forms a protective boundary between outer space and the biosphere; generally considered to extend out about 480 km from Earth's surface21
3807584935hydrospherean abiotic open system that includes all of Earth's water22
3807585094cryospherethe frozen portion of Earth's waters, including ice sheets, ice caps and fields, glaciers, ice shelves, sea ice, and subsurface ground ice23
3807586477lithosphereEarth's crust and that portion of the uppermost mantle directly below the crust, extending down about 70km. Some sources use this term to refer to the entire Earth24
3807586478biosphereThat area where the atmosphere, and hydrosphere function together to form the context within which life exists; an intricate web which connects all organisms with their physical environment25
3807587847geodesyThe science that determines Earth's shape and size through surveys, mathematical means, and remote sensing26
3807749845geoida word that describes Earth's shape27
3807749846latitudethe angular distance measure north or south of the equator from a point at the center of Earth.28
3807750689parallela line connecting all points of the same latitudinal angle29
3807750690longitudethe angular distance measured east or west of a prime meridian from a point at the center of Earth30
3807752696meridiana line designating an angle of longitude31
3807752697prime meridianan arbitrary meridian designated as 0 longitude, the points where longitudes are measured east or west32
3807755380great circleany circle drawn on a globe with its center coinciding with the center of the globe33
3807757105Greenwich Mean Time(GMT)former world standard time34
3807759667Coordinated Universal Tome (UTC)the official reference time in all countries,now measured by primary standard atomic clocks35
3807762934International Date Line (IDL)the 180 degree meridian, an important corollary to the prime meridian on the opposite side of the planet, established by an 1884 treaty to mark the place where each day officially begins36
3807765199Daylight saving timetime is set ahead one hour in the spring and set back one hour in the fall in the Northern Hemisphere.37
3807765200mapa generalized view of an area, usually some portion of Earth's surface, as seen from above at a generally reduced size38
3807767566cartographythe making of maps and charts39
3807768711scalethe ratio of the distance on a map to that in the real world; expressed as a representative fraction40
3807768712map projectionthe reduction of a spherical globe onto a flat surface in some orderly and systematic realignment of the latitude and longitude grid41
3807772277equal areaa trait of a map projection; indicates the equivalence of all areas on the surface of the map, although shape is distorted42
3807772278true shapea map property showing the correct configuration of coastlines43
3807775672Mercator projectiona true shape projection, with meridians appearing as equally spaced lines44
3810886832rhumb linea line of constant compass direction, or constant bearing, that crosses successive meridians at the same angle; appears as a straight line only on the Mercator projection45
3810888064Global Positioning System (GPS)46
3810888792remote sensing47
3810890659Geographic Information System (GIS)48
3810892501Milky Way Galaxy49
3810892502gravity50
3810894204planetesimal hypothesis51
3810894859speed of light52
3810894860perihelion53
3810895858aphelion54
3810895859fusion55
3810895875sunspots56
3810896639solar wind57
3810896640magnetosphere58
3810897500auroras59
3810898729electromagnetic spectrum60
3810898730wavelength61
3810899442thermopause62
3810900649insulation63
3810901115solar constant64

Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 4 Test Review Flashcards

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47852935034 main types of tissuesEpithelial, connective, muscle, nervous0
4785293504Covers the body and lines the body cavitiesEpithelial tissue1
4785293505Epithelial classified by shapeSquamous, cuboidal, columnar, transitional2
4785293506Epithelial classified by arrangement of cellsSimple, stratified3
4785293507Single layer of scale like cells; function is transportSimple squamous epithelium4
4785293508Several layers of closely packed cells; function is protectionStratified squamous epithelium5
4785293509Columnar cells arranged in single layer; line stomach and intestines; specialized for absorptionSimple columnar epithelium6
4785293510Found in body areas that stretch; up to 10 layers of cuboidal cells that distort to squamous when stretchedStratified transitional epithelium7
4785293511Each cell touches basement membrane; lines tracheaPseudostratofied epithelium8
4785293512Specialized for secretory activity; may be grouped into glands; may secrete into ducts, blood, and body surfaceSimple cuboidal epithelium9
4785293513Saliva, digestive juice, hormonesExamples of secretion10
4785529899Most abundant in body; multiple types, appearances, functions; few cells in intercellular matrixConnective tissue11
4785529900Areolar, adipose, fibrous, bone, cartilage, bloodTypes of connective tissue12
4785529901Glue that holds organs together; most widely distributedAreolar13
4785529902Lipid storage is primary dunctionAdipose (fat)14
4785529903Bundles of strong collagen fibers (no stretch)Fibrous15
4785529904Matrix is calcified; function is support and protectionBone16
4785529905Matrix is consistency of gristle like gel; chondrocyte is the cell typeCartilage17
4785529906Matrix is fluid; functions are transportation and protectionBlood18
4785529907Forms blood cells and lymphatic system cellsHematopoietic/hemopoietic19
4785529908Fight off infectionWhite blood cells20
4785529909Transport oxygenRed blood cells21
4785529910Attaches to bone; called striated or voluntary; control is voluntary; striations apparent when viewed under a microscopeSkeletal muscle tissue22
4785529911Also called striated or involuntary; composes heart wall; ordinarily can not control contractionsCardiac muscle tissue23
4785529912Called nonstriated (visceral) or involuntary; no cross striations; found in blood vessels and other tube-shaped organsSmooth muscle tissue24
4785529913Function is rapid communication between body structures and control of body functionsNervous tissue25
4785529914Conduction cellsNeurons26
47855299152 types of processes that all neurons haveAxon and dendrite27
4785529916Carries nerve impulse away from cell bodyAxon (one)28
4785529917Carries nerve impulse toward the cell bodyDendrite (one or more)29
4785529918Supportive and connecting cellsGlia (neuroglia)30
4785538071Usually accomplished by means of regeneration of tissueTissue repair31
4785538072Tissues that regenerate easilyEpithelial and connective tissues32
4785538073Limited abilities to repair themselvesMuscle and nervous tissues33
4785544641Unusually thick scar that develops in the lower layer of the skinKeloid34
4785544642Dense fibrous mass of cells that replaces normal tissue during healingScar35

Prealgebra Flashcards

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1786861166Addition Principle of EqualityIf the same number is added to both sides of an equation, the results on both sides are equal in value. We can restate this principle in symbols this way. For any numbers a,b, and c. if a+b, then a+c=b+c0
1786861167opposites2 and -21
1786861168additive inverse propertya+(-a)=0 and -a+a=02
1786861169lineextends indefinitely3
1786861170line segmenthas a beginning and an end4
1786861171raystarts at a point and extends indefinitely in one direction5
1786861172angleis formed whenever two rays meet at the same endpoint6
1786861173vertexthe point at which they meet is called7
1786861174supplementary anglestwo angles that have a sum of 1808
1786861175adjacent anglestwo angles that share a common side9
1786861176Division Principle of EqualityIf both sides of an equation are divided by the same nonzero number, the results on both sides are equal in value. We can restate it in symbols this way. For any numbers a,b,c, with c not equal to 0. if a+b, then a/c=b/c10
1786861177Perimeter of a rectangleThe perimeter of a rectangle is twice the length plus twice the width P=2L+2W11
1786861178Perimeter of a squareThe perimeter of a square is four times the length of a side. P=4s12
1786861179Parallelogramis a four-sided figure in which both pairs of opposite sides are parallel.13
1786861180Parallel linesare straight lines that are always the same distance apart.14
1786861181Area of a rectangleis the length times the width A=LW15
1786861182Area of a squareis the length of one side squared. A=s216
1786861183Area of a parallelogramis the base times the height A=bh17
1786861184quadrilateralsfour sided figures18
1786861185Volumethe volume of a rectangle solid is the product of the length times the width times the height V=LWH19
1786861186Product Rule for ExponentsTo multiply constants or variables in exponent form that have the same base, add the exponents but keep the base unchanged.20
1786861187Procedure for multiplying algebraic expressions with exponents1. multiply the numerical coefficients. 2. Use the product rule for exponents.21
1786861188monomialhas one term22
1786861189binomialhas two terms23
1786861190trinomialhas three terms24
1786861191Divisibility Tests1. A number is divisible by 2 if its is even. This means that the last digit is 0,2,4,6. or 8. 2. A number is divisible by 3 is the sum of its digits is divisible by 3. 3. A number is divisible by 5 if its last digit is 0 or 5.25
1786861192Prime numberis a whole number greater than 1 that is divisible only by itself and 1.26
1786861193Composite numberis a whole number greater than 1 that can by divided by whole numbers other than itself and 1.27
1786861194first few prime numbers are2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29...28
1786861195factorsare numbers that are multiplied together.29
1786861196prime factorsare factors that are prime.30
1786861197Procedure to find prime factors using a division ladder1. Determine if the original number is divisible by a prime number. If so, divide and find the quotient. 2. Divide the quotient by prime numbers until the final quotient is a prime number. 3. Write the divisors and the final quotient as a product of prime factors.31
1786861198Procedure to build a factor tree to find prime factors1. Write the number to be factored as a product of any two numbers other than 1 and itself. 2. In this product, circle any prime factor(s). 3. Write all factors that are not prime as products. 4. Circle any prime factor(s). 5. Repeat step 3 and 4 until all factors are primed. 6. Write the numbers that are circled as a product of prime numbers.32
1786861199numeratorthe top of a fraction shows the number of equal parts in the whole.33
1786861200denominatorthe bottom of a fraction shows the number of parts being talked about or being used.34
1786861201Division Problems involving the numbers one and zero1. Any nonzero number divided by itself is 1. 2. Zero can never be the divisor in a division problem. 3. Zero may be divided by any number except zero; the result is always zero. In other words, any fraction with 0 in the numerator and a nonzero denominator equals 0.35
1786861202Proper fractionused to describe a quantity less than 1.36
1786861203Improper fractionused to describe a quantity greater than or equal to l.37
1786861204Procedure to Change an Improper fraction to a mixed number1. Divide the numerator by the denominator. 2. The quotient is the whole number part of the mixed number. 3. The remainder from the division will be the numerator of the fraction. The denominator of the fraction remains unchanged. A mixed number is in the following form: quotient remainder/denominator38
1786861205Procedure to Change a Mixed Number to an Improper Fraction1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction. 2. Add this product to the numerator. The result is the numerator of the improper fraction. The denominator does not change.39
1786861206Procedure to find Equivalent FractionsTo find an equivalent fraction, we multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same nonzero number.40
1786861207reduced to lowest terms(or written in simplest form) if the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.41
1786861208Procedure to Reduce a Fraction to lowest terms1. Write the numerator and denominator of the fraction each as a product of prime factors. 2. Any factor that appears in both the numerator and denominator is a common factor. Rewrite the common factors as the equivalent fraction and multiply.42
1786861209The Quotient RuleIf the bases in the numerator and denominator of a fractional expression are the same and a and b are positive integers, then Use this form if the larger exponent is in the numerator and x=0. Use this form if the larger exponent is in the denominator and x=0.43
1786861210NonzeroFor any nonzero number The expression 0 is not defined44
1786861211Raising A Power to a Power or a Product to a PowerTo raise a power to a power, keep the same base and multiply the exponents. To raise a product to a power, raise each factor to that power.45
1786861212Additional Power RuleIf a fraction in parentheses is raised to a power, the parentheses indicate that the numerator and denominator are each raised to that power.46
1786861213Ratiois a comparison of two quantities that have the same units.47
1786861214Rateis a comparison of two quantities with different units.48
1786861215Unit rates...49
1786861216Multiplying fractions1. Simplify by factoring out common factors whenever possible. 2. Multiply numerators. 3. Multiply denominators.50
1786861217Dividing fractionsTo divide two fractions, we find the reciprocal of (invert) the second fraction and multiply.51
1786861218Finding the least common denominator (LCD)To find the LCD: 1. Write each denominator as the product of prime factors. 2. List the requirements for the factorization of the LCD. 3. Build an LCD that has all the factors of each denominator, using a minimum number of factors.52
1786861219Adding or subtracting fractions with a common denominator1. Add or subtract the numerators. 2. Keep the common denominator. 3. Simplify the answer if necessary.53
1786861220Adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators1. Find the LCD of the fractions. 2. Write equivalent fractions that have the LCD as the denominator. 3. Follow the steps for adding and subtracting fractions with a common denominator.54
1786861221Adding mixed numbers1. Change fractional parts to equivalent fractions with the LCD as a denominator, if needed. 2. Add whole numbers and fractions separately. 3. If improper fractions occur, change to mixed numbers and simplify.55
1786861222Subtracting mixed numbers1. Change fractional parts to equivalent fractions with the LCD as a denominator, if needed. 2. If necessary, borrow from the whole number to subtract fractions. 3. Subtract whole numbers and fractions separately. 4. Simplify the answer if necessary.56
1786861223Multiplying and dividing mixed and/or whole numbers.1. Change any whole number to a fraction with a denominator of 1. 2. Change any mixed numbers to improper fractions. 3. Use the rule for multiplication or division of fractions.57
1786861224Order of operations with fractionsTo simplify fractions, perform operations in the following order: 1. Perform operations inside parentheses. 2. Simplify exponents. 3. Multiply and divide, working left to right. 4. Add and subtract, working left to right.58
1786861225Solving equations using the multiplication principle1. If the variable is divided by a number, undo the division by multiplying both sides of the equation by this number. 2. If the variable is multiplied by a fraction, multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of that fraction. 3. Check by substituting your answer back into the original equation.59
1786861226Adding polynomialsTo add two polynomials, we add like terms.60
1786861227Finding the opposite of a polynomialWhen a negative sign precedes parentheses, we remove parentheses and change the sign of each term inside the parentheses.61
1786861228Subtracting polynomialsTo subtract two polynomials, change the signs of all terms in the second polynomial and then add.62
1786861229Multiply a binomial times a trinomialWhen we multiply a binomial times a trinomial, we multiply each term of the binomial times the trinomial.63
1786861230Multiplying binomials using FOILF--Multiply the first terms O--multiply the Outer terms I--multiply the Inner terms L--multiply the Last terms Combine like terms64
1786861231Write variable expressions when two or more quantities are being comparedWhen two or more quantities are being compared, we let a variable represent the quantity to which things are being compared.65
1786861232Length12 inches=1 foot 2 feet = l yard 5280 feet = 1 mile66
1786861233Volume2 cups = 1 pint 2 pints = 1 quart 4 quarts = 1 gallon67
1786861234Weight16 oz = 1 pound 2000 pounds = 1 ton68
1786861235Time60 seconds = 1 minute 60 minutes = 1 hour 24 hours - 1 day 7 days = 1 week69
1786861236Procedure to convert from one unit to another1. Write the relationship between the units. 2. Identify the unit you want to end up with. 3. Write a unit fraction that has the unit you want to end up with in the numerator. 4. Multiply by the unit fraction.70
1786861237Metric Measurements Weight1 kilogram = 1000 grams 1 gram = the basic unit 1 milligram = 0.001 gram71
1786861238Metric Measurements Length1 kilometer = 1000 meters 1 meter= the basic unit 1 centimeter = 0.01 meter l millimeter = 0.001 meter72
1786861239Metric Measurements Volume1 kiloliter = 1000 liters 1 liter = the basic unit 1 milliliter = 0.001 liter73
1786861240kilo hecto deka basic unit deci centi millichanging from larger metric units to smaller ones: moving to the right on chart move the decimal point to the right the same number of places.74
1786861241kilo hecto deka basic unit deci centi millichanging from smaller metric units to larger ones: moving to the left on chart move the decimal point to the left the same number of places.75
1786861242perpendicularone fourth revolution is 90 degrees76
1786861243right angleone half revolution is 180 degrees77
1786861244full angleone complete revolution is 360 degrees78
1786861245supplementary anglessum of 180 degrees79
1786861246complementary anglestwo angles that have a sum of 90 degrees80
1786861247vertical anglestwo angles that are opposite each other81
1786861248adjacent anglestwo angles that share a common side82
1786861249Parallel lines cut by a Transversalif two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, then the measures of corresponding angles are equal and the measures of alternate interior angles are equal.83
1786861250Parallel linesnever meet, and the distance between them is always the same84
1786861251transversala line that intersects two or more lines at different points85
1786861252alternate interior anglestwo angles that are opposite sides of the transversal and between the other two lines86
1786861253corresponding anglestwo angles that are on the same side of the transversal and are both above (or below) the other two lines.87

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