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Elaine Dorr

University of Mary Washington
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Biography

Hi, I am a current BSN student who also holds a BS in Psychology, with other focuses in Linguistics and Biology. Through my school career I have been able to learn, and teach to peers, biology, chemistry, psychology, linguistics, anatomy, and physiology. I have also both learned and taught peers about various nursing topics, from dosage calculations and medical-surgical nursing and beyond.

Education

BS Psychology, Biology, Linguistics
University of Mary Washington
BS Nursing
Chamberlain University

Educator Statistics

Numerade tutor for 4 years
52 Students Helped

Topics Covered

Human Development Study & Developmental Issues
Development: Prenatal, Infancy and Childhood
The Incredible Power of the Nervous System: Understanding its Functions
The Endocrine System
Psychological Disorders: Perspective, Diagnosis & Classification
Anxiety Disorders
Mood Disorders
Atoms, Molecules, and Ions: Understanding the Building Blocks of Matter
Unlocking the Power of Periodic Table Properties | Boost Your Knowledge
Periodic Table
Psychodynamic Perspective
Non-Freudians and Trait Theorists
Behavioural and Social Cognitive Perspective
Mendelian Genetics: Understanding Inheritance Patterns

Elaine's Textbook Answer Videos

01:10
Exploring Psychology

The neuron fiber that carries messages to other neurons is the
a. dendrite.
b. axon.
c. cell body.
d. myelin.

Chapter 2: The Biology of Mind
Elaine Dorr
01:44
Exploring Psychology

Although some psychological disorders are culture-bound, others are universal. For example, in every known culture some people have
a. bulimia nervosa.
b. anorexia nervosa.
c. schizophrenia.
d. susto.

Chapter 13: Psychological Disorders
Elaine Dorr
01:28
Exploring Psychology

The neuron's response to stimulation is an all-or-none response, meaning that the intensity of the stimulus determines
a. whether or not an impulse is generated.
b. how fast an impulse is transmitted.
c. how intense an impulse will be.
d. whether the stimulus is excitatory or inhibitory.

Chapter 2: The Biology of Mind
Elaine Dorr
01:05
Exploring Psychology

A therapist says that psychological disorders are sicknesses and people with these disorders should be treated as patients in
a hospital. This therapist believes in the
a. social-cultural perspective.
b. psychological model.
c. medical model.
d. diaqnostic model

Chapter 13: Psychological Disorders
Elaine Dorr
01:11
Exploring Psychology

When an action potential reaches the axon terminal of a neuron, it triggers the release of chemical messengers called
a. dendrites.
b. synapses.
c. neural impulses.
d. neurotransmitters.

Chapter 2: The Biology of Mind
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Elaine's Quick Ask Videos

01:32
Chemistry 101

Avogadro Research and report on the life of Italian chemist Amedeo Avogadro (1776–1856) and how his work led scientists to determine the number of particles in a mole.
01:36
Biology

The process in which antibodies attach to antigens, causing the formation of masses of linked cells, is called ___________
a. sensitization
b. coagulation
c. agglutination
d. hemolysis
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