Review of Self Comes to Mind The main theme of Antonio Damasio’s book Self Comes to Mind is that the conscious self is the product of biological value. The book is meant for persons who are generally interested in understanding the concept of consciousness. However, the simplistic nature of title is misleading as the contents revolve around complex scientific concepts that only the scientifically-apt readers can grasp. The book is a reference book that intends to inform readers on how a one achieves the state of self awareness. In the book, Damasio explains that self consciousness comes about when one is aware of his or her respective body states, a process that is coordinated by the nervous system. He further states that the brain is able to establish a consciousness of self by gauging the pains or pleasures that the individual comes across. Moreover, he argues that the body has a separate consciousness system from that of the mind. He further argues that the mind does not overshadow the body’s conscious as it is the body that informs the mind…
Hunger of Memory book review Education is a rightful element of change that builds the difference and creates an understanding and rift between the conservative and enlighten. Many children who accept the new education mostly in learning a new language get assimilated into it. It later would be seen a world apart from their natives. They would argue for the different view from their natives. The situation becomes even worse when they feel different in their own homes, and the parents fail to have the impact they should have on the development of the child. They would have more of their time inclined to their teachers’ ideas and guidance than they would for their parents. The rift makes them lose the understanding of what their parents wan of them and later feel a distant apart from their roots. Rodriguez, in his book “Hunger of Memory” takes a more significant step and one that changed all definition of his alienation to a specific community. He finds himself assimilated with the new system of the English speaking community that his early childhood…
WOMEN HEALTH Birth control is a safe family planning method when done correctly and therefore needs to be prioritized by the government. The birth control pills, for instance, have a high probability of effectiveness of about 99 percent (Alexander et al. 101). Although the birth control methods may have some adverse effects, they may not match the outcome of unwanted pregnancy. The adverse outcomes do not surpass the positive results, such as lowering the prevalence of breast cancer (Alexander et al. 102). Also, according to Norsigian (n.p), the majority of the birth control methods have been extensively researched, making them safe for use. The government of the United States should, therefore, make it a priority the access to birth control for women.. The access to birth control for women needs to be a government’s priority since it helps women in planning for their future and that of their families. Since young people are sexually active, the women may get pregnant while not married; something that hurts their plans in life. As Melinda gates state, her decision to take birth control…
Top 7 Reasons to Invest In CBD Products This 2020 Image CBD (cannabidiol) has become s mainstream mention in health and wellness forums across the globe. As more places continue to amend their legislature concerning cannabis products, CBD emerges as a natural supplement for treating various ailments. The demand for CBD is also increasing by the day. But is this enough reason to invest your savings in the CBD market? There are several things to consider before starting a business, especially one that deals with health products. If you are looking for a venture to invest in this 2020, below is a look at seven reasons why you should consider CBD products. CBD products are mostly legal In the US, CBD oil and products are mostly legal as long as they contain less than 0.3% THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Unlike THC, which is the primary psychoactive compound in the cannabis plant, CBD does not make you high. The FDA approved Epidiolex, a CBD-based medication for treating seizures and epilepsy symptoms. In the UK, the THC threshold is 0.2% and you can also…
My dream of becoming a great entrepreneur Fresh graduates usually search for the job after graduating as a start in building a career, while others prefer to have a different direction in venturing their own business.Through research, many graduates in the United Kingdom take the route of entrepreneurship after graduating, it is through University’s entrepreneur clubs that have built graduate’s entrepreneurial skills and generating business ideas. Many students have started companies while they are still studying, owning a business gives one a sense of liberty and a great empowerment. Decisions are made by entrepreneurs themselves this enables them to realize visions and develops their relationships with customers and other entrepreneurs. My dream of becoming a great entrepreneur has developed in my blood since inception. Through various potential abilities I learned in my college, I can be able to apply it in the entrepreneurial field. Through interaction with many successful entrepreneurs I have learned many challenges they encounter and the way to avoid those challenges, it is through such problems together with passion and sacrifices one has to put for one…
Pain Competency Self-Assessment Competency outcome 1: The student appropriately performs and documents pain screenings, assessments, and reassessments. Competency outcome2: The student teaches the patient and family about pain control. Competency outcome3: The student collaborates with the patient, the family, and the healthcare team to develop a pain management plan and define pain relief goals. Competencies 1–3 Competent Y or N Asks all patients, in initial evaluation and routinely as part of a health assessment, about the presence of pain Y If pain is present, assesses critical characteristics, including location, quality, intensity, temporal characteristics, alleviating and aggravating factors, impact of pain, past interventions, and responses Y Utilizes simple and reliable pain intensity scales appropriate to age and cognitive status Y Teaches patients how and when to report pain, including side effects or adverse effects of pain treatment, roles in helping to manage pain, realistic pain relief goals, and how to utilize pain interventions Y Discusses realistic goals with patients Y Communicates and collaborates appropriately with physician, team members, unit pain resource nurse, inpatient pain…
Safeguarding Children from Child Sexual Exploitation Power Relations and Child Sexual Exploitation Child sexual exploitation may occur under the relationship of power where there is a close relationship between the victim and the offender. In most cases, the offender holds positions of authority through a family relationship such as a parent, sibling, or adult family member. It may also include contact with an institution such as a clergy member, sports coach, and a teacher and a psychological relationship where the partner has higher psychological power over their spouse (Hill, P. 2016, 158). The dynamic relationship between children and adults, such as parents, is based on social power, psychological development, and age differences. The concept of power relations causes harm stretching beyond emotional, psychological, and physical. The breach of this power dynamic bestows upon it a heavier emotional and psychological force, giving it more gravity. Depending on the relationship between the perpetrator and the child, it mostly results in sexual assault; however, there is a sexual assault level that is not deemed to be sexual abuse. Power relations occur from a…
Rwanda Genocide Introduction The Rwanda genocide involved the slaughter of Tutsi and moderate Hutu people in Rwanda. The genocide took place in the year 1994. It was organized by political leaders from the Hutu people who needed to kill all the Tutsi people and other moderate people. Also, the genocide took around 100 days. The genocide claimed approximately 80000 people where many of them were Tutsi. Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, was the centre of the genocide, where the Hutu politicians initiated the genocide. The politicians influenced the local people who raised against their enemies. Since Hutu held the government, it took the chance to offend their rivals through and local people armies. This research paper discusses the Rwanda genocide of 1994, its cause and organization, the international response, humanitarian relief effects, and the aftermath. Before the genocide, Rwanda’s economy had grown well. It was one of the strong economies in the region. Trade activities went on progressively in this agriculturally rich central African country. During the colonial period, the Tutsi were favoured over the Hutu. Belgians were happy with Tutsi because…
SELF INJURIOUS BEHAVIOR Operational definition Self-injurious behavior is an act involving self-infliction of physical harm to one’s body. Rickie is experiencing episodes of self-injurious behavior, including hand biting. Hand biting is whereby someone uses the teeth to pick his hands, leading to damaging the tissues and inflicting pain on themselves. They feel like they can replace their feelings with the pain they inflict on themselves. Mainly observed on people with intellectual disabilities and autism. Flopping or dropping. This is some protest that is nonviolent and is common to individuals with downs syndrome. It is where someone drops with a lot of force without even minding the hardness of the floor. Hypothesized function The primary function of Rockies’ behavior is to get the attention of those around him and to try and evade somethings this using the silent protest of dropping and hand biting. Section 1. Intervention support plan Preventive strategies Antecedent behaviors can help to prevent Rockies SIB. The choice is one of the antecedent behaviors that can help to avoid SIB. If Rickie usually shows the action when he…
Science and Subjective Thinking Many scientists argue that all scientific discoveries ought to be objective to eliminate error, doubt, or failure. They additionally believe that subjectivity is erroneous, but scientific phenomena solve critical concepts that require a high level of accuracy. It is inarguable that many emotional factors control the human mind, hence it is subjective. The subjective perception discovers scientific theories due to curiosity. Furthermore, human beings assess and evaluate the problems the world faces. Therefore they turn to science to solve the issues. The solutions increase efficiency, thus providing happiness to other beings. Furthermore, human beings discover phenomena since they already exist in their minds. Scientific knowledge is proved false or true based on human intuition. It is uncertain to claim that scientific arguments rely solely on objective thinking since the human mind is created to be partly objective and subjective to provide a logical ground in problem-solving. Human beings ought to be subjective to solve global problems. Scientific knowledge is derived from human needs. Human needs are solely personal, that is, they will be happy if their…