congenital disorder is a medical condition that is present at birth. (It is contrasted with the term "acquired disorder") A congenital disorder can be recognized before birth (prenatally)‚ at birth‚ or many years later. Congenital disorders can be a result of genetic abnormalities‚ the intrauterine environment‚ or unknown factors. A congenital condition can arise from the genetic make-up of the fertilized egg or be acquired at any time during fetal development. The causes of many congenital disorders are
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Macbeth and Othello are Shakespeare’s famous tragedies. Macbeth is a basically good man who is troubled by his conscience and loyalty though at the same time ambitious and murderous. He is led to evil initially by the witches’ predictions and then by his wife’s goading‚ which he succumbs to because he loves her so. His obsession over the kingship shows a certain kind of egotism. And Othello is a black Moor who is the greatest army general in Venice. He is intelligent‚ courageous‚ and honorable. He
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MacBeth In The Tragedy of MacBeth‚ Lady MacBeth has strong id characteristics‚ and is not well balanced because her superego is severely out-weighed by her id. The id‚ superego‚ and ego are the 3 parts of a person’s psychological make up‚ according to Freudian psychology. Freud explained that the id is the part of the personality that demands basic needs and fulfillment‚ the selfish characteristics. The id tries to attain fulfillment through such things like sex‚ money‚ power‚
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Hoarding disorder‚ also known as compulsive hoarding‚ is a chronic behavioral syndrome that is characterized by difficulty discarding possessions‚ regardless of their value. The hoarding condition exists along a continuum from normal collecting to a serious psychological condition that interferes not only with the quality and safety of life of the individual‚ but their family members‚ or others closely associated with them as well. Hoarding disorder used to be considered a symptom of other disabilities
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According to Ronald J. Cromer‚ the factors I just mention‚ he suggested that it may be the cause of mental disorders amongst these groups. I will say it’s one of the main causes of their mental disorder. You have multicultural counselors who still do not understand other ethnicities and their values but still misdiagnose them and label them with a mental disorder or illness. Such counselors is doing more harm than good. The counselors is using their own perception‚ belief‚ normality
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Temporomandibular Disorders Approximately 15% of Americans suffer from chronic facial pain‚ much like headaches‚ ear aches‚ and jaw pain. The cause behind the pain may be a directly related to temporomandibular joint‚ or TMJ. Any problems involving the muscles of jaw or the TMJ‚ results in a TMD‚ temporomandibular disorder. A good majority of Americans who suffer from TMD are women and are between the ages of 20 to 40 years of age. For some it’s a fleeting pain‚ and just assume that it may be just
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Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents General Psychology Fall 2013 For those dealing with an anxiety disorder getting help can be difficult for multiple reasons. First‚ distinguishing between normal and abnormal worries and reactions can be difficult for a person. Once a person has realized they need help they face the reality that mental illness is often stigmatized‚ causing those suffering to feel ashamed and embarrassed and scared to reach out for help. They worry
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Anxiety Disorders and its Symptoms By Keanne Louise S. Ariola English 1‚ RTA Professor October 11‚ 2013 Types of Anxiety Disorders and its Symptoms People get anxious in their everyday life just by worrying what to eat‚ how to earn money‚ how to finish a work before its deadline‚ how to pass their job interview‚ etc. Anxiety is among the second most common psychiatric disorders among children‚ adolescents and adults. Anxiety disorders are
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protein-only or not‚ is remarkably resistant to a myriad of physical ‚ chemical and biological treatments and retains infectivity after: • Irradiation with UV light • Nucleases • Hydrolysis • Bleach • Intense heat of 132*C for 30 minutes Research Proposal: Lichens – natural born prion killers? Lichens are composite symbiotic organisms consisting of a fungus and a photosynthetic organism (usually algae or a cyanobacteria). Current approaches to therapy : • Image showing the spongiform
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Panic Attack Written by: Amarjit Kaur Fundamental of Nursing (Chapter 6) Panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that develops for no apparent reason and that triggers severe physical reactions. Panic attacks can be very frightening. When a panic attack occurs‚ the people might think that they are losing control‚ having a heart attack or even dying. People may have only one or two panic attacks in their lifetime‚ but if they have panic attack frequently‚ it could mean that they
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