Archive for July 11th, 2006
Principles & Applications Of Operant Conditioning
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006Operant conditioning is also called instrumental conditioning.The theory of B.F. Skinner is based upon the idea that learning is a function of change in overt behavior. Changes in behavior are the result of an individual’s response to events (stimuli) that occur in the environment. A response produces a consequence such as defining a word, hitting […]
Throat Cancer
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006About 600 people in Victoria are diagnosed with cancer of the throat, mouth or nose each year. Throat cancer affects more men than women. It affects more people aged over 50 years than those aged under 50. Risk factors include smoking and heavy alcohol consumption. Smokers who drink heavily are at even greater risk.
Throat cancer […]
Facts About Migraine
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006What is a migraine?
Although the exact cause isn’t known, many experts consider migraine to be an inherited condition where the brain and its seritonin-controlled blood vessels are involved. These headaches can often be triggered by many factors, including stress, certain foods, glaring lights, physical exercise and changes in hormone levels. Migraine headaches usually occur […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006Polycystic ovarian syndrome, also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is a condition that impairs ovarian function and is a common cause of infertility. The condition is characterised by the development of multiple cysts in the ovaries and is thought to affect up to 10% of all women. The condition begins to appear in childhood or adolescence […]
