Sentences with phrase «abilities called functions»

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Too much exposure over a short time can damage the body enough to limit its ability to fix itself, fight infection, and perform other functions, leading to a dangerous condition called acute radiation sickness or syndrome.

Also called strong AI, it has full cognitive abilities to function as well (or even better) than a human mind.

Fat cushions our organs and helps control growth, immune function, reproduction and metabolism; fat transports vitamins A, D, E, and K, the so - called fat - soluble vitamins, throughout our bloodstream; and it also boosts the body's ability to absorb potentially health - enhancing carotenoids, natural pigments found in plants.

In particular, such stressors compromise the higher order thinking skills that allow students to sort out complex and seemingly contradictory information such as when the letter C is pronounced like K (what psychologists call «executive functioning»), and their ability to keep a lot of information in their heads at once, a skill known as «working memory» that's crucial to success in school, college, and work.

In order for kids to have perseverance and tenacity in school later on, they need to start with self - regulatory abilities — the ability to calm themselves down, to focus on something for long periods of time, executive functions, as researchers sometimes call them.

But new research published in the journal Child Development says that a thought process called «executive functioning,» which governs the ability to reason and mentally focus, also plays a critical role in learning, especially when it comes to math skills.

In Blair's study, the parts of the brain's so - called executive function, which is linked to math ability in preschoolers, are «working memory» and «inhibitory control.»

Researchers showed that limiting the supply or the function of the neuromodulator adenosine in a brain structure called the auditory thalamus preserved the ability of adult mice to learn from passive exposure to sound much as young children learn from the soundscape of their world.

They split the older adults into two groups, based on the adults» abilities to control their behaviors and impulses — called executive function, which naturally declines with age.

To explore the function of the animals» trilling calls in the new study, the researchers tested the ability of human listeners to detect subtle differences in synthetic calls.

Your call for caution in the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) as a research tool for assessing and explaining brain function was timely (19 October, p 32), particularly as it is widely used to pinpoint male - female differences in cognitive abilities and performance.

Instead of having the ability to describe where a particle is, quantum theory provides a description of its whereabouts called a wave function.

People with severe damage to Broca's area lose both their social skills and the ability to call up prepositions, pronouns and other function words.

In general, the underlying trait of impulsivity is linked to the development of the brains so - called executive function: the ability to plan and to monitor working memory.

But normal blood vessel function depends on the body's ability to naturally produce a compound called nitric oxide (NO).

The research team included Deborah Levine, M.D., MPH, an assistant professor at the University of Michigan Medical School who studies effects of aging, lifestyle and disease on different aspects of thinking ability, also called cognitive function.

This year, members of the Joshua - Tor lab explored the function of a very similar protein, called Argonaute 1, that has no slicing ability, even though it is almost identical in structure to the slicing hAgo2.

It's when something is going on that interferes with your ability to function day to day that we start calling it a disorder.

They're called adaptogens because of their unique ability to «adapt» their function according to your body's specific needs.

In this antioxidant context, it is also worth pointing out the potentially unique relationship between flavonoids and vitamin C. Recent studies have shown the ability of flavonoids to alter transport of vitamin C, as well as to alter function of an enzyme called ascorbate oxidase, which converts vitamin C into a non-vitamin form (monodehydroascorbate).

Whole - brain functioning is associated with increased creativity... insight... learning ability... problem solving ability... pattern recognition... memory... and what some people call...

It's already been confirmed, that Wii U is indeed more powerful than the PS3 & 360, also Wii U's GPU has the ability to act and perform the same functions as a CPU, so that means the GPU can take alot of slack off of the Wii U's CPU, and that's what's going to make it possible for Wii U to keep up with the PS4 and next Xbox, it's called a Memory Intensified design, and it's a unique and very clever design of hardware by Nintendo, Wii U has a bit more power under it's hood than you think, just wait till 3rd partys start to master Wii U's hardware, I see good games on Wii U's horizon.

HondaLink will allow drivers to safely stay connected while they are on the go thanks to a variety of different functions including the ability to make phone calls, send messages and access third - party apps.

GM is currently deploying OnStar Generation 10 hardware that includes enhanced services and diagnostics and the ability to use the mobile application RemoteLink, which allows a subscriber to perform many functions without the need for calling into the OnStar center.

The Remote 3D View function additionally gives drivers the ability to call up a three - dimensional live image of their vehicle and its immediate vicinity on their smartphone.

The Galaxy Tab S range will run on Android 4.4 KitKat from the box and there are a number of special features on board, including the ability to answer calls, the Ultra Power Saving mode from the Galaxy S5 and the LTE model will also offer the Wi - Fi Booster function too, allowing for quicker download speeds.

Bill Dudley, president of the New York Fed, recently called our attention to «gaps in the lender - of - last - resort function» because the «Federal Reserve has a very limited ability to provide funding to a securities firm» (Dudley, 2016).

They call it exocrine to differentiate it from the endocrine function of the pancreas which is basically its ability to produce and secrete insulin and glucagon to regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates and other substances in the body.

As Thomas begins to make friends, each stage becomes more and more elaborate because each of Thomas's friends has a different function, ability, size or shape that may need to be called upon to solve a given puzzle.

As you progress through the game you unlock more and more abilities, called Functions, which you can mix and match to form your arsenal of four abilities.

Another function of the OWL is its hacking ability; it can hack alarms so that the Helghan can not call for back - up, something that is highly recommended on the higher difficulty and also hack crates containing spider - bots that would otherwise deploy in vast numbers and explode in your vicinity.

He has a unique pitching ability called Boomerang Ball, which is a ball that when thrown, functions like a boomerang.

A new blog, Law Firm Diversity, describes its purpose as promoting a rational discussion about the so - called business case for law firm diversity: that «the creativity and problem - solving ability of a group is a function of diversity.»

I think the main argument against substituting terms for functions like this is that it may just insert new buzzwords without addressing underlying issues that affect the ability of people to achieve their mission regardless of what the activity is called.

One of the affected areas are the frontal lobes and our so - called executive functions, such as the ability to self - monitor oneself.

New features in the Gear SDK include the ability to build apps that tap into the cellular functions of the Gear S with the network, call and location - based APIs.

Some functions are gimmicky, but the ability to lift up your phone to call the person you're texting, or turning you phone over to mute sound was pretty helpful and easy to remember.

The Echo Show's best feature is its ability to make video calls to people on your contact list (it can also function as a video intercom within your home).

The developer beta of iOS 11 currently features the ability to assign different functions to a double tap of each AirPod, like calling for Siri.

Android Wear continues to grow its library of apps and functions, and recently added the ability to let you make voice calls over Wi - Fi from your wrist.

Ability to perform receptionist and administrative functions, such as greeting visitors to the office, answering telephone calls, and taking down messages.

Show off your adaptability and your ability to multi-task (sometimes called «executive functioning» skills).

RESPONSIBILITIES: Answer phones in professional and courteous manner and direct calls to the appropriate associate Retrieve messages from voicemail and forward to appropriate department Open and sort incoming mail Sort and process outgoing mail using Pitney Bowes postage machine Greet visitors and welcomes visitors and notifies company employee about the arrival Maintains security by following visitor policy, monitoring guestbook and issuing visitor badges Maintains a safe and clean reception area Support guests and event management with catering, hotel and travel bookings Orders office supplies and maintain supply cabinet Update information in various spreadsheets Update slides on site monitor Provides general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 2 - 4 years Receptionist experience preferred Excellent communication skills; written and verbal Attention to detail, accuracy and consistent quality Computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), SAP preferred Able to use established guidelines to perform job function Demonstrate ability to manage time, complete detailed task and handle multiple tasks simultaneously EDUCATION: Accredited High School Diploma / GED WORK HOURS: 1st Shift Full - Time

CLERICAL EXPERTISE • Proven ability to greet patients and visitors, and answer phone • Thorough understanding of making calls for patient transportation • Able to maintain a clean and orderly work environment • Highly skilled in performing secretarial functions related to healthcare • Computer: MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Proven abilities in planning, development and implementation of myriad functions within call centers and customer support organizations.

Professional Experience JP Morgan Chase (Tempe, AZ) 3/2006 — Present Assistant Vice President — Prime Securitized Collections (4/2010 — Present) • Recommend and implement specific procedures to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency of service, while establishing efficient operational policies, technological support systems and budgets • Assist in long - term strategic planning for related departmental section, ensuring the attainment of all departmental goals through detailed reporting, trend utilization, and performance tracking • Hold responsibility for the compilation and analysis of statistical data relative to unit productivity, monitoring live calls and providing feedback to staff, coaching, and issue resolution concerning collection and loss mitigation activities • Manage various teams of supervisors, including personnel issue resolution and functional task delegation • Utilize exceptional problem solving abilities while dealing with conflicting financial and personnel variables, developing and recommending viable courses of action as required • Ensure timely performance management of all staff, communicating expectations and closely supervising job functions • Travel to Manila to train staff on loss mitigation processes, train supervisors on procedural adherence, develop customer satisfaction, negotiations, and conflict management documents, and facilitate training class utilization

This ability of the brain to change its form and function is called neuroplasticity.

Executive functions refer to systems in the brain that increasingly come to control information processing and behaviour in the course of development.1, 4 Commonly, three basic executive functions are distinguished: working memory (also called updating), inhibitory control and flexibility (also called shifting), but there is a debate whether these functions are already distinguishable in young children.5 Working memory refers to the ability to hold a limited amount of information temporarily active for processing and updating.

A new longitudinal study of children from infancy to age three discovers that this approach increases children's» ability to focus, be attentive and achieve goals; it also helps with impulse control and memory, and enhances the child's ability to respond effectively to new or ambiguous situations.112 Collectively, these are called «executive functions» — important not only to our sons, but also to our daughters.

The purpose of the study was to investigate how family functioning (defined as the ability that family members hold to manage stressful events, and intimate and social relationships), the degree to which family members feel happy and fulfilled with each other (called family satisfaction), and the demographical characteristics of siblings (age and gender) impacted on sibling relationships.