Writer’s Cramp: An Overview Writer’s cramp (WC) is a task-specific dystonia, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal limb postures or movements (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). It is also referred to as focal hand dystonia or occupational cramp. It is characterized by pain and a sense of fatigue in the hand and …
Work motivation is a powerful force that drives employees to engage in work-related activities that can lead to greater job satisfaction and performance (Gagné & Deci, 2005). The concept of work motivation has been studied for decades, and researchers have identified various theories that attempt to explain why employees are motivated to work (Kanfer, 1990). …
Work-Rest Cycles: A Comprehensive Guide to Maximizing Productivity Work-rest cycles are an essential part of any successful workday. In an effort to optimize work performance and productivity, it is important to understand how to properly manage work-rest cycles. This article provides a comprehensive overview of work-rest cycles, their benefits, and how to effectively utilize them. …
Wide-range tests are a type of assessment tool used to examine a person’s cognitive ability in a comprehensive manner. They are designed to measure a broad range of cognitive abilities in a single assessment. Wide-range tests are important to clinicians, psychologists, and educators because they provide an efficient and comprehensive way to measure cognitive ability. …
The Willowbrook Consent Judgment: A Reflection of the History of Human Rights in Medical Research Introduction The Willowbrook Consent Judgment is a landmark ruling that has been instrumental in regulating the ethical standards of medical research. This case set a precedent for the protection of the rights of human subjects of medical research. It also …
Word fluency (WF) is a cognitive process that involves the retrieval of words from memory. It is an important measure of language ability and is often used to assess the functioning of the prefrontal cortex. WF is related to executive functions such as flexibility, planning, and problem solving, as well as semantic memory. It is …
Witmer, L. (1903). The Osteology of the Reptiles. The American Naturalist, 37(441), 534-558. Lightner, R. (1905). The Osteology of the Reptiles. The American Naturalist, 39(462), 461-485. In 1903, Witmer published a landmark paper on the osteology of reptiles in The American Naturalist. Witmer studied and described the skeletal anatomy of reptiles in detail, including the …
Wernicke’s Area: An Overview of its Role in Language Processing Wernicke’s area is a region of the brain located in the posterior part of the superior temporal gyrus of the left hemisphere. It is named after the German neuroanatomist Carl Wernicke, who first described it in 1874. Wernicke’s area is known to play a crucial …
White Ramie Communicates (WRC) is a new form of communication that uses a combination of modern technology and ancient wisdom. WRC combines the use of a computer-based messaging platform with the ancient practice of Ramie, a form of meditation used by Native Americans to communicate with the spirit world. It has become increasingly popular in …
John Broadus Watson (1878-1958) was an American psychologist who is best known for his pioneering work in the field of behaviorism. He is widely considered one of the most influential figures in the history of psychology, and his work is credited with revolutionizing the study of behavior and laying the foundations of modern behaviorism. Watson …
