Research suggests that physical fitness is positively associated with cognitive functioning in older adults, and that executive functions may be associated in particular. This study explored whether personality supple...Research suggests that physical fitness is positively associated with cognitive functioning in older adults, and that executive functions may be associated in particular. This study explored whether personality supplemented the relationship between physical activity and problem-solving. A computerized version of the Tower of London provided number of errors and time to completion as dependent variables using a sample of 65 community-dwelling older people. The NEO-FFI assessed the Big 5 dimensions of personality. Choice reaction time was used to control for changes in speed of processing with increased age. Age remained a significant predictor of both dependent variables, with neuroticism and agreeableness also showing predictive ability. Aerobic fitness was not associated with either outcome measure, suggesting that there might be differential effects of exercise on measures of different executive functions. Personality factors appear to have a stronger association with the cognitive function that has been reported previously.展开更多
This article is going to discuss Chuang Tzu's thoughts on person enslaved by the outside or material w orld from three aspects: presenting this phenomenon,expounding its sources and exploring the solution to this ...This article is going to discuss Chuang Tzu's thoughts on person enslaved by the outside or material w orld from three aspects: presenting this phenomenon,expounding its sources and exploring the solution to this problem. Chuang Tzu pointed out the phenomenon of person's being enslaved by the outside or material world was a common state of his time, yet this great pow er and its influence was ignored by people. About the source of this giant power,Chuang Tzu thought that it was the sage's goodw ill and the Confucianist moral and emotions and know ledge in their work and life that caused the alienation of the human na-ture. Thus there are two ways against the alienation; one is realistic that abandons all wise men and rulers,back to the primitive society,the other is idealistic,w hich is to abandon all wis-dom,care about noting and do nothing.展开更多
文摘Research suggests that physical fitness is positively associated with cognitive functioning in older adults, and that executive functions may be associated in particular. This study explored whether personality supplemented the relationship between physical activity and problem-solving. A computerized version of the Tower of London provided number of errors and time to completion as dependent variables using a sample of 65 community-dwelling older people. The NEO-FFI assessed the Big 5 dimensions of personality. Choice reaction time was used to control for changes in speed of processing with increased age. Age remained a significant predictor of both dependent variables, with neuroticism and agreeableness also showing predictive ability. Aerobic fitness was not associated with either outcome measure, suggesting that there might be differential effects of exercise on measures of different executive functions. Personality factors appear to have a stronger association with the cognitive function that has been reported previously.
文摘This article is going to discuss Chuang Tzu's thoughts on person enslaved by the outside or material w orld from three aspects: presenting this phenomenon,expounding its sources and exploring the solution to this problem. Chuang Tzu pointed out the phenomenon of person's being enslaved by the outside or material world was a common state of his time, yet this great pow er and its influence was ignored by people. About the source of this giant power,Chuang Tzu thought that it was the sage's goodw ill and the Confucianist moral and emotions and know ledge in their work and life that caused the alienation of the human na-ture. Thus there are two ways against the alienation; one is realistic that abandons all wise men and rulers,back to the primitive society,the other is idealistic,w hich is to abandon all wis-dom,care about noting and do nothing.
