Cesar Paz COMM 253 Instructor: Corey Purcell April 5‚ 2013 Persuasive Speech Outline Why you need accident supplemental insurance INTRODUCTION: Attention getter: Introduction‚ the Center for Disease and Prevention and Prevention‚ ("Accidents or Unintentional Injuries‚" 2013‚) states that there will be 29 1/2 million people who will visit the emergency room from unintentional injuries‚ that ’s roughly 4 out of 10 people. Of those 29 1/2 million‚ 120‚859 of those accidents will result
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My fellow scientists‚ I am writing this report to inform you all of a highly dangerous‚ fatal disease that is beginning to make a resurgence in society. This disease is called Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease‚ or CJD. While CJD is still considered rare due to its relatively low infection rate‚ it is still critical nonetheless that we and the public be informed of this disease and the devastating effects it can have. CJD is caused by a prion‚ or a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE). Prions are
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Cow disease can not be destroyed even the meat is fully cooked (Teens Health.org). A doctor must diagnose Mad Cows Disease. It is called Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. The doctor will perform a physical exam. The doctor will also take a blood test‚ do an EEG (electroencephalogram)‚ test the cerebrospinal fluid‚ and do a tonsillar biopsy (Stresing). An MRI and CT scan also need to be
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Neurobiology One can argue that there are aspects of narcissism which can be construed as healthy and advantageous‚ while other aspects can be construed as unhealthy and damaging to the narcissist and the people in whom they interact. Krusemark (2012) underscored the point that those who exhibit heightened narcissistic traits generally exhibit high degrees of extraversion‚ reward focus‚ and approach motivation (taking action to bring something positive into one’s life). These skills are essential
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INTRODUCTION : Imipramine belongs to a group of medicines called tricyclic antidepressants. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced. It is generally used to treat symptoms of depression. However‚ it is also used to treat a completely unrelated condition in children‚ known as nocturnal enuresis (night-time bedwetting). TRADE NAMES : TofranilAntidepAntipresMicrodepPraminGENERIC NAME : Imipramine hydrochloride ACTION : Antidepressant AVAILABLE FORMS : Tablets (imipramine
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myelin) that improves the efficiency of message transfer. * Neurophysiological Methods * Electroencaphalogram (EEG): electrodes‚ usually embedded in a head cap‚ are attached to the scalp with conductive gel to record electrical brain-wave activity in the brain’s outer layers - the cerebral cortex. * Event-related potentials (ERPs): using EEG‚ the frequency and aplitude of brain waves in response to
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Critically evaluate the role of the prefrontal cortex in the predisposition of violent behaviour. The function and structure of the brain has long been implicated in the explanation of violent behaviour. From cases studies as early as 1848‚ in which head injuries resulted in changes of personality and behaviour. The prefrontal cortex was identified as a region of interest as specific head wounds to this area resulted in increased aggression and violence. The improvement of neuropsychological
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Epilepsy Approximately 1.4 to 2.7 million people across the United States experience one of many seizure disorders. Epilepsy stems from the nervous system and is considered a disorder of the brain which is characterized by brief‚ intermittent disturbances in the normal electrical functions of the brain resulting in seizures. For the brain to function properly‚ a balance between excitation and inhibition must be present. Epilepsy can result from a birth defect‚ infection of the brain
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exploratory outcome‚ three measurements were used. Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale assessed participants’ daily functioning‚ Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) measured manic symptoms and estimated outcome of mania treatment‚ and electroencephalogram (EEG) recorded the electrical activity in the brain. According to the results‚ it is showed it valproate may
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GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY Global Developmental Delay (GDD) is the general term used to describe a condition that occurs during the developmental period of a child between birth and 18 years. It is usually defined by the child being diagnosed with having a lower intellectual functioning than what is perceived as ‘normal’. It is usually accompanied by having significant limitations in communication. It is said to affect about 1-3% of the population. Causes The most common
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