Domino, also known as dominoes, are small flat rectangular blocks of wood or other rigid material used for gaming purposes. They are also sometimes referred to as bones, cards, men, or pieces. They are typically twice as long as they are wide and have a line in the middle that divides them visually into two squares, or ends, each marked with an arrangement of spots, called pips. These pips indicate the value of each end or face of the domino. The value of the pips and their order on each end determine the rank or weight of a domino, which can be compared to the ranking of playing cards.
The joy of a single domino falling and impacting the whole line you have built is mesmerizing, but the frustration of one piece falling before you are finished building can be devastating. Some learning challenges impact students in a similar way. When a student compensates for a weak skill by using other skills, they use up the limited capacity of working memory, which affects their ability to learn. Over time, the compensation skills can begin to impact the strong skill and this is where the domino effect begins.
The term domino also refers to a pattern of behavior, or an action that has a chain reaction and affects the rest of the situation. The best examples of this are things like starting a fight or arguing with a spouse. They are usually triggered by a trigger, or something that sets off an emotional response. The resulting effects are much like the falling of dominoes and can be destructive, leading to a downward spiral.
In the Marvel Universe, Domino is a mutant with the ability to cause lightning to strike any target within a certain radius. It is a completely subconscious ability, activated by stress or other emotions. This power has proven to be extremely useful in battle, as she has used it to incapacitate several Sentinels.
During Operation: Zero Tolerance, Domino was captured by Ekaterina Gryaznova, who implanted her with a neural blocker to prevent her from controlling her powers. She escaped the base and rejoined Cable in an effort to destroy the Weapon X program, and later helped lead Six Pack against the Hecatomb in Rumekistan.
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