Picking up the Pieces

Reasoning Counterfactually in Chinese: Picking up the Pieces

We review the controversy concerning whether the lack of a clear counterfactual marker in Chinese results in a deficiency in counterfactual reasoning (Au, 1983, 1984; Bloom, 1981, 1984; Liu, 1985). We describe a study in which we compared two kinds of counterfactual assertions. The results showed an accuracy advantage for English speakers over Chinese speakers when specific contextual informati...

Collisional activation of protein complexes: picking up the pieces.

Mass spectrometry is fast becoming a vital approach not only for the identification and quantification of proteins, but also for the study of the noncovalent assemblies they form. Approaches for ionizing, transmitting, and detecting protein complexes intact in the mass spectrometer are now well established. The challenge has therefore shifted to developing and applying mass spectrometry approac...

Evaluation of a workshop for survivors: Picking Up the Pieces.

As the cadre of cancer survivors grows, more information about the long-term impact of cancer and its treatment is becoming evident. Ovarian Cancer Canada (OCC) responded to identified needs of women who had been treated for ovarian cancer and developed a workshop program for survivors entitled, Picking Up the Pieces. This article describes the evaluation of the workshop, as it was offered to 1...

Picking up the pieces--a counsellor's view of Hillsborough 1989.

comprehensive management of maxillofacial projectile injuries at the first operation; “picking up the pieces”