Learning Disorders
Learning disorders are academic difficulties experienced by children and adults of average to above-average intelligence. People with learning disorders have difficulty with reading, writing, mathematics, or a combination of the three. These ... [... more]
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Bonding
The process by which parents form a close personal relationship with their newborn child. Bonding is the process by which parents form a close personal relationship with their newborn child. The term "bonding" is often used interchangeably with [... more]
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Foster Care
Foster care is full-time substitute care of children outside their own homes by people other than the biological parents. Children are placed in foster care for a number of reasons. Some are being protected from abuse at home; others have been ... [... more]
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning occurs when carbon monoxide gas is inhaled. CO is a colorless, odorless, highly poisonous gas that is produced by incomplete combustion. It is found in automobile exhaust fumes, faulty stoves and heating systems, ... [... more]
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Sprains and Strains
A sprain is damage to or tearing of ligaments or a joint capsule. A strain refers to damage to or tearing of a muscle. When excessive force is applied to a joint, the ligaments that hold the bones together may be torn or damaged. This action ... [... more]
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Common Cold
The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system, including the nose, throat, sinuses, eustachian tubes, trachea, larynx, and bronchial tubes. Although over 200 different viruses can cause a cold, 30-50% are caused by a group ... [... more]
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Acne
Acne is a skin disorder that leads to an outbreak of lesions called pimples or "zits." The most common form of the disease is called acne vulgaris-the rash that affects many adolescents. Acne vulgaris is triggered by the hormonal changes that .. [... more]
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Cognitive Development
Cognitive development is the construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood. It was once believed that infants lacked the ability to think or form ... [... more]
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Stepfamilies
A stepfamily is formed by the marriage or long-term cohabitation of two individuals, when one or both have at least one child from a previous relationship living part-time or full-time in the household. The individual who is not the biological ... [... more]
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Birth Order
Birth order is the chronological order of sibling births in a family. Alfred Adler (1870-1937) was a pioneer in the study of birth order. His research suggested that the position a child had by the order of birth significantly affected the ... [... more]
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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP), or static encephalopathy, is the name for a collection of movement disorders caused by brain damage that occurs before, during, or shortly after birth. A person with CP is often also affected by other conditions caused by ... [... more]
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Folic Acid
Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin belonging to the B-complex group of vitamins. These vitamins help the body break down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars to be used for energy. Excess B vitamins are excreted from the body rather than ... [... more]
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