The organization of behavioral repertoire in motor cortex
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The cortical motor system is discussed from an ethological perspective and the three levels of analysis, including cortical topography, properties of single neurons and mapping from cortex to muscles are presented. The results indicate that the motor cortex participates directly in organizing and controlling the animal's behavior repertoire.
Publication Name: Annual Review of Neuroscience
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0147-006X
Year: 2006
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Doc Rotella's cure for the thinking athlete. The renowned sports psychologist has built a cottage industry out of preaching the power of instinct
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Rotella's idea that the right frame of mind will enable an athlete to do his best is not new. He uses this philosophy to help athletes across all sports. Athletes are beginning to understand the importance of positive thinking and sports psychologists now number 1,000, double the number in 1989.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1997
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The lethal "femme fatale" in the noir tradition
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The femme fatale character, present in nearly ever film in the "noir" tradition, embodies increased consumerist ambition and the sexualized power of money. She symbolized the phallic economic values that opposed the forces of eros and nurture.
Publication Name: Journal of Film and Video
Subject: Motion pictures
ISSN: 0742-4671
Year: 1999
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