Briefly Describe the Formal and Informal Channels That Communication Travels

question 56

Essay

Briefly describe the formal and informal channels that communication travels within an organization.

Understand the concepts of implicit and explicit memory and how they develop.

Recognize the use of different types of memory (working, long-term) in everyday contexts.

Identify cognitive characteristics in infants that predict intelligence in later childhood.

Understand the principles of object permanence and how it is tested in infants.

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Definitions:

Thrifty Gene

A hypothetical gene that is thought to predispose individuals to efficiently collect and process food to deposit fat during periods of food abundance, theoretically offering a survival advantage during times of food scarcity.

Genetic Predisposition

The increased likelihood of developing a particular disease or condition based on a person's genetic makeup.

Mitochondrial DNA

The DNA located in the mitochondria, transmitted maternally, and used in genetic studies and evolutionary biology.

Lactase Retention

The continued production of the enzyme lactase into adulthood, allowing for the digestion of lactose found in milk; varies genetically among populations.