Sentences with phrase «of higher functions»

A sheet of brain cells that folds in on itself multiple times in order to fit inside the skull, the cortex is the seat of higher functions.

They are rarely composed of high functioning, faithful, generous, sacrificial members, but are usually comprised of very normal folk just looking for a place to belong, believe, and be blessed.

«And for the moment, I am concluding for my own peace of mind that the honourable gentleman was thinking of a high functioning intelligent robot and therefore for the moment, I will not call him to order for the use of the word.

Well, only half of the higher functioning adults and a third of the college kids brought up the girl's weight as the possible source for her problems.

At issue is not just what distinguishes us from chimpanzees but what makes each of us who we are: that unique admixture of primitive ability melded with regions of higher function.

Now the new gastroenterologist is saying that bad breath from stomach problems is a myth and ran tests and says I only have a low side of high functioning gallbladder, that isn't necessary to take out.

With violence and crime quelled, a new emotional disease has begun to strike down certain members of the high functioning and rigid society.

Let us speak in the language of high functioning companies or kick - butt teams.

Victoria has presented at state and national levels on effective professional learning, the development of high functioning environments of supports for teacher and school leaders, and strategic planning.

We believe that the DOE can strengthen their oversight without unnecessarily restricting the operations of high functioning charter organizations.

The «Good Calculators» project is a group of high functioning online calculators which have been carefully programmed to work on computers, smart phones and tablets.

These results counter negative societal perceptions about the sexuality of high functioning individuals on the autism spectrum.

Not exact matches

Andreas Souvaliotis, a serial entrepreneur from Toronto, was only diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, a high - functioning form of autism, midway through his career.

High - quality content in the form of blog posts, tutorials and how - to guides serve two key functions.

Also, having a well functioning team with a high degree of trust in each other and confidence in each other's opinions is critical to a successful board.

Called the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit, it is supposed to monitor an operator's vital signs, give them increased perception of the surroundings, and offer other high - tech functions.

Yes, it's known that most higher brain functions (such as perception, memory, and intelligence) are centered in the cerebral cortex, that 0.1 - inch - thick infolding of neuron - rich gray matter overlaying both the right and the left hemispheres that would cover some 1.5 square feet if it were laid out like a tablecloth.

Those who saw the black - and - white pictures were more likely to categorize the shoes based on function — like high heels versus sneakers — instead of aesthetic design — like plain versus leopard - printed shoes.

According to David Randall, the author of Dreamland, even a short nap «primes our brains to function at a higher level, letting us come up with better ideas, find solutions to puzzles more quickly, identify patterns faster and recall information more accurately.»

Instead, build a high - functioning workplace with a trusted circle of employees who each use their unique talents to the best of their ability.

Although you can access gamma brain waves during periods of extremely high functioning, it's the beta waves that scientists associate with everyday alertness, critical thinking, socialization, learning and cognitive processing.

To this end, clever researchers are continuously at work figuring out what sets the most joyful and high functioning of us apart, as well as digging to discover hacks, tricks and daily rituals that can make the already pretty happy into the genuinely self - realized.

While cutting huge swatches out of corporate overhead, Foster also began assessing his inherited union shop — which came complete with high - seniority workers in single - function jobs.

Option pool (likely dilution in the future, which is a function of a higher price just not yet defined)

Over time, Zuckerberg told his rapt audience in Lagos, «you get to the point where you're running a company,» itself a complicated system segmented into groups of high - functioning people.

Like many weapons fielded on modern battlefields the Mark 48 ADCAP is «smart,» meaning that it can function autonomously with a high degree of efficiency and effectiveness, allowing for unparalleled accuracy.

Hastings said the falloff could be a function of the higher gasoline prices in the region as shoppers look to consolidate trips to save on gas.

The second major consequence of being a techno - addict is that it deprives you of the most important entrepreneurial resource of all — your brain — the organ you need to be using to think, plan, innovate and solve, all high - end strategic functions that require time and space to do effectively.

«When people are functioning at a high level in business and in the professions, they have jumped through so many hoops to get where they are that if there's a change along those lines, that all by itself can be something of concern,» says Dr. Boyd.

Studies have shown that walking more lowers risks of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, which is linked with decreased cognitive function.

Daytner is one of the exceedingly high - functioning people that USA Today and Scientific American contributor Laura Vanderkam introduces in her new book 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think (Portfolio).

High - performance doesn't equal living at the office anymore, and if your goal is to have a high - functioning company for the long term and to really make it sustainable, you need to embrace the fact that your employees are people who also have lives and responsibilities outside of wHigh - performance doesn't equal living at the office anymore, and if your goal is to have a high - functioning company for the long term and to really make it sustainable, you need to embrace the fact that your employees are people who also have lives and responsibilities outside of whigh - functioning company for the long term and to really make it sustainable, you need to embrace the fact that your employees are people who also have lives and responsibilities outside of work.

Gallup has also found that another two in 10 people exhibit some characteristics of functioning managerial talent and can function at a high level if their company invests in coaching and developmental plans for them.

The sell - off was a function of investors re-pricing the sector in accordance with higher rates.

FYI, the steady unemployment rate was not a function of either higher labor participation (steady at 62.7 percent) or a big gain to the Labor Force (up 64K).

Project Loon aims to deliver high - speed internet connectivity by using giant helium balloons to function as airborne mobile phone towers, floating untethered at an altitude of 20 km.

The HRC has reaffirmed the policy of deferring a portion of annual incentive compensation for the Company's highest earners in the form of long - term awards whose vesting terms take into account longer risk - emergence periods, and has overseen the implementation of standard performance objectives for the Company's control function staff to further prevent or discourage excessive risk - taking.

The high - tech shingles were designed to look and function like conventional roofing materials with the added benefit of harnessing solar energy from the sun.

But as Anthony knows well, the truly important part of a high - functioning outbound sales team is a frame of mind.

The senior management team of the Rotman School consists of leaders who are accountable for ensuring high standards of excellence across academic, program, operations and advancement functions.

Spain could therefore either use the imported German capital to (a) increase domestic investment (which it did in the form of a real estate bubble)(b) binge on consumption and sharply reduce its savings as a function of GDP (which it also did)(c) accept higher unemployment (which it is now forced to do) which forces GDP to fall faster than consumption falls or (d) try to emulate Germany by passing off a trade imbalance at the expense of the rest of the world (which Europe as a whole is trying to do and which will go nowhere in the long run because only one country is even remotely capable of accepting such massive inflows, and it is increasingly unwilling to import the unemployment caused by German and Asian policies).

The speech lists five key fundamentals that should stand Australia in good stead: a strong institutional framework (including the rule of law, respect for property rights, a well - functioning public administration, and a well - established regulatory system); our people, who are diverse, well educated, have a «can do» mentality and a demonstrated capability for adjusting to change; a large endowment of mineral resources; large tracts of agricultural land and an ability to produce high - quality clean food; and an established services industry with the potential for considerable expansion as average incomes in Asia rise.

Meanwhile, MSCI will sort of function like an activist investor, pushing China to liberalize its stock market if it wants a higher weighting in the MSCI indexes.

In addition, the HRC recently expanded the use of Performance Share awards to a broader group of management, and reaffirmed the Company's directive to provide a portion of annual incentive compensation in long - term awards for the Company's highest earners and to create standard performance objectives for the Company's control function staff, to further provide safeguards that either prevent or discourage excessive risk - taking.

It's important to note that another two in 10 people exhibit some characteristics of basic managerial talent and can function at a high level if their company invests in coaching and developmental plans for them.

You could target your existing customers who work in a specific job function, make XX amount of money per year, and live in a certain ZIP code with a higher value product offer, if those insights told you these people are more apt to be your affluent customers.

The two groups have had similar numbers of lateral moves (same - level job assignments in different functions, designed to give high potentials exposure to various parts of the business).

In the event of a public health crisis that resulted in a high rate of employee absenteeism, Schwab would focus available personnel on critical business functions that directly support client needs.

More good news is that VF's good ROE is not a function of high debt.

For health plans, that means gathering input from clinicians, actuaries, claims departments, pharmaceutical benefits managers, and countless other functions, in the development of a high - quality product that is not only tailored to suit the varied health care needs of today's consumer, but is also affordable.