Aust. J. Rural Health (2002) 10‚ 129–135 Blackwell Science‚ Ltd Original Article CURRENT HEALTH SCENARIO IN RURAL INDIA Ashok Vikhe Patil‚1 K. V. Somasundaram2 and R. C. Goyal2 Association of Agricultural Medicine and Rural Health and 2Department of Community Medicine‚ Rural Medical College of Pravara Medical Trust‚ Maharashtra‚ India 1International ABSTRACT: India is the second most populous country of the world and has changing socio-politicaldemographic and morbidity patterns that
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The Normal and Lognormal Distributions John Norstad j-norstad@northwestern.edu http://www.norstad.org February 2‚ 1999 Updated: November 3‚ 2011 Abstract The basic properties of the normal and lognormal distributions‚ with full proofs. We assume familiarity with elementary probability theory and with college-level calculus. 1 1 DEFINITIONS AND SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSITIONS 1 Definitions and Summary of the Propositions ∞ √ Proposition 1: −∞ 2 2 1 e−(x−µ) /2σ
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IB Psych Study Guide ABNORMAL To what extent do biological‚ cognitive‚ and sociocultural factors influence abnormal behavior? I. Introduction * Biological‚ cognitive‚ and sociocultural factors influence abnormal behavior to a great extent. * All influence abnormal behavior such as anxiety disorders‚ affective disorders‚ and eating disorders. * All of these factors are considered “risk factors” increasing a person’s likelihood of having an abnormal psychiatric outcome but do
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Case Study Name: Institution: Date: Case Study Abnormal behavior relates to the influence of psychological factors‚ biological factors as well as the social factors referring to inadequate relationships. In the face of diverse definition‚ abnormal behavior refers to the deviating from norm‚ which norm is the typical behavior or characteristic of the population. As such‚ Jim behavior is abnormal because it violates moral and conventional mores of the society (Violates societal standards)
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Personality Overview Becky Cruzen PSY/405 September 14‚ 2010 Thom Mote Abstract The point of this paper is to cover two theorists and analyze the strengths and limitations‚ underlying assumptions‚ deterministic versus freewill‚ and awareness of self. The two theorists in this paper are Harry Stack Sullivan‚ and Karen Horney‚ both are referred to by last name through out the paper. By the end of the paper the reader will understand key points in each theory‚ and have a clearer picture of the
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Comer (7) Chapter 1: Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present Practice Questions 1. (2) One who systematically gathers information in order to describe‚ predict‚ and explain abnormality is a clinical: A) mentalist B) legalist C) scientist* D) practitioner 2. (2) R. D. Laing said‚ “Insanity—a perfectly rational adjustment to an insane world.” This statement illustrates: A) how dangerous most mentally ill people actually are B) that abnormality is situational* C) that everyone is
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In regard to the issues of the extent of abnormal behavior‚ explain the following terms: epidemiology‚ prevalence‚ and lifetime prevalence. All branches of science have different methods for discerning and studying pertinent information as it relates to their particular field. In the mental health branch of science‚ epidemiology is the study‚ in a given population‚ of the distribution of mental health disorders‚ diseases or other health-related behaviors (Butcher & Hooley‚ 2013‚ p. 12). Rather than
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ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY: MOOD DISORDERS A mood disorder is the term given for a group of diagnoses in the DSM IV TR classification system where a disturbance in the person ’s emotional mood is hypothesised to be the main underlying feature. The classification is known as mood (affective) disorders in ICD 10. English psychiatrist Henry Maudsley proposed an overarching category of affective disorder. The term was then replaced by mood disorder‚ as the latter term refers to the underlying or longitudinal
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On 04/28/2016‚ I Officer Hassan (156) was working for the Wichita State University Police Department as a Community Patrol Officer for the tour of duty (1600-0000 hours) in the city of Wichita‚ Sedgwick County‚ KS. At approximately 2028 hours‚ I was dispatched to parking lot 9 West. I arrived at lot 9 West at approximately 2039 hours. I made contact with Wichita State University student‚ PAULINE. PAULINE reports on 04/27/2016‚ at approximately 1820 hours‚ she was in lot 21 West inside her 2001
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Running Head: NATURE VERSUS NURTURE Nature versus Nurture Name: Institution Affiliation: Abstract Heredity and location are particularly crucial factors in the development of a person. The genetic make-up of an individual determines the extent of the development of the individual‚ but the environment as a factor may influence some biological changes within an individual (Anastasia‚ 1958). Even though‚ both nature and nurture determines the development of a person‚ environment affects
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