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V. Neurocomputacional Theory of Mind
The advances that occur in the field of neuroscience, the feasibility study of brain processes and development of models of mind detached from traditional computer models will allow development of a Neurocomputacional Theory of Mind. The NWT is linked to the abandonment of a principle that is deemed essential in Classical Cognitive Science: mental states are computational states and computing involves the manipulation of symbols. The adoption of this principle led to the development of the "computer metaphor" and the idea that cognitive processes are computational processes in the sense that we talk about when we refer to computing what makes a conventional computer.
The crisis of classical computing systems... Continue reading "Neurocomputational Theory of Mind: Brain Models and Connectionism" »

Stages of Language Acquisition in Children

1. The Prelinguistic Period

1.1. Babbling

In auditory perception for speech, maturity is reached between 8 and 10 months when the restriction to the native language's phonology is observed. From the point of view of articulation, babies have a structure and motor control of the orophonation that will undergo very substantial changes in the early years and during the change of adolescence to reach the maturity of adults. It is clear that babies cannot produce all the sounds they can distinguish. Sounds as seemingly simple as vowels are difficult to produce by newborns since the space available for any movement of the tongue produces a constriction. This occurs during the first months when most of the sounds... Continue reading "Child Language Acquisition: 5 Stages of Development" »

What is a Polymer?

• A high molecular weight material.
• (10³ - 10⁶ Daltons or more).
• Formed by the combination of a large number of small molecular units.
• These small units are called "monomers".

Polymer Applications

• Aerospace
• Engineering
• Aromatic high-strength fibers
• Non-flammable polymers
• Degradable polymers
• Medical applications
• Electrical conductivity comparable to metals
• Insoluble support for catalysis or synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids
• Electronics

Polymer Classification

Organic Polymers

Natural Organic Polymers

• Polysaccharides (cellulose, starch, cotton)
• Proteins (Biopolymers, wool)
• Natural rubber (cis-1,4-polyisoprene)

Synthetic Organic Polymers

• Rubber
• Plastics
• Fibers
• Coatings
• Adhesives

Inorganic Polymers

Natural Inorganic Polymers

• Clay
• Sand

Synthetic Inorganic

Initial Vocalizations (Birth - 2 Months)

At this stage, baby's sounds are primarily reflexive, related to their physical state, such as discomfort, hunger, or contentment.

Coos and Smiles (2 - 4 Months)

Baby's vocalizations expand, often including cooing and gurgling sounds, particularly velar sounds like "ga". Smiles begin to accompany these sounds.

Vocal Play (4 - 6 Months)

Babies begin to produce sounds voluntarily, experimenting with their voices. This is a sensory-motor activity, similar to exploring movement with their hands and eyes.

Canonical Babbling (6+ Months)

Syllables emerge, typically in two structures: CV (e.g., "pa") and VCV (e.g., "ata"). Two types of canonical babbling are observed:

• Reduplicated babbling: Repeating similar syllables,

Graphical Representation of Volume in the First Octant

The following commands generate a graphical representation of a volume defined in the first octant (where $x, y, z \ge 0$).

Defining 3D Surfaces

• Cylinder 1 (Cil_1): implicitplot3d (x ^ 2 + y ^ 2 - 2 * x = 0, x = 0 .. 2, y = 0 .. 2, z = 0 .. 4, color = GREEN);
• Cylinder 2 (Cil_2): implicitplot3d (x ^ 2 + y ^ 2 - 4 * x = 0, x = 0 .. 4, y = 0 .. 4, z = 0 .. 4, color = BLUE);
• Cone: implicitplot3d (x ^ 2 + y ^ 2 - z ^ 2 = 0, x = 0 .. 2, y = -2 .. 2, z = 0 .. 4, color = RED);

Displaying the Plot

Display the defined objects:

Display ([cil_1, cil_2, cone]);

Substitution Check: We verify whether a bridge (implied boundary) falls below the cone. In this case, it falls below the cone.

Cylindrical Coordinate

Food Service Distribution Systems

Centralized Distribution

Preparations are served in a location attached to the place of manufacture. No transportation is needed.

Decentralized Distribution

Preparations are portioned in a distant area from production and can be transported in cars or thermal coolers.

Food Service Types

Centralized

À la carte: Customers choose their dish from a menu, which offers several options.

Self-service: The dishes are displayed on mobile thermal units (refrigerated or not) that can be table stands or counters, and the customer serves themselves.

Service Modalities

Self-Service: The customer goes to the table or buffet and serves themselves according to their preference, regarding variety and quantity. This service can be charged... Continue reading "Food Service Systems: Types, Distribution & Sensory Tools" »

Towers Arrefecimento: Hair Equipment Arrefecimento de um responsável fluid heat transfer através da com o ar atmosférico. APLICAÇÃO: Arrefecimento industrial water, water from mills geração capacitors of power, of instalações condensação of REFRIGERATION, water from Trocadores heat, etc. EVAPORATIVE Arrefecimento: Part evaporated da água é por conta da redução da pressão do ar na da entrance tower and absorbs heat and
arrefece or remaining portanto da água na bacia da tower; A evaporação da água (latent heat) é responsável heat by 80% do rejeitada em uma tower, enquanto os outros 20% se deve a troca por conta da diferença temperature between or ar e Important parameters água em uma
Torre: Range = TEÁgua-TSágua

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