Three-dimensional (3D) object completion was investigated by habituating 4- and 6-month-old infants (n= 24 total) with a computer-generated wedge stimulus that pivoted 15 degrees , providing only a limited view. Two displays, rotating 360 degrees , were then shown: a complete, solid volume and an incomplete, hollow form composed only of the sides seen during habituation. There were no reliable ...

To my father who taught me that " M9ntıq elmlerin elmidir " and to my mother with the deepest gratitude...

To my father who taught me that " M9ntıq elmlerin elmidir " and to my mother with the deepest gratitude...

2010 Acknowledgments I would first like to thank my supervisors, Dr. Cheong Loong Fah and Dr. Ashraf Kassim, for all the support and guidance they provided over the five years of my PhD. I would also like to thank Dr. Stefan Winkler for his support as my supervisor for the period of 2006-2007. I have had tremendous opportunity to learn from all of my supervisors. I feel truly enriched both acad...

The Office of Graduate Studies has verified and approved the above named committee members iii A mima, a Kiko y a los que dejamos en Cuba iv ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I appreciate the contributions and support from the following individuals: Dr. Bryan Loney, my major professor, and my dissertation committee members: Dr. also thank my colleague Mark Reeves for his instrumental assistance in programming. T...

Acknowledgements I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Marilyn Masson, who so kindly took me under her wing during my sophomore year as a member of her Economic Foundations of Mayapán Project, not once but on four separate occasions. She taught me the value and enjoyment of archaeology in a world increasingly unconnected to its past; what it means to collaborate in a multicultural...

The behavior of several landscape pattern metrics were tested against various pattern scenarios generated by neutral landscape models, including number of classes, scale-map extent, scale-resolution, class proportion, aggregation level—RULE, and aggregation level—SimMap. The results demonstrate that most of the metrics are sensitive to certain pattern scenarios, yet are not sensitive to others;...

Since the Revolutionary War, America's women have earned America's gratitude and respect for their contributions to the military and to the Nation. VA will continue to improve our benefits and services for women Veterans as we transform into a 21st century organization. Our deepest gratitude goes to the women Veterans who have served our country across the generations.