Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A technique of psychological observation in which the development of particular forms of behavior are traced by means of records of the person’s past or present behavior.  

A measure of how long a person can expect to live from birth. The number of years a person of a particular age is likely to live. The number of years a human can expect to live; can vary depending on nutritional status, genetics, environment, and physical activity. A statistically-derived estimate as to how much…

A view of leadership styles that suggest successful leaders reflect the maturity level of the followers.  

A score determined by totaling the scores assigned to each stressful event a person has experienced in the recent past. The higher the score, the greater the likelihood of developing health problems, life change units.  

According to the Holmes and Rahe Scale, the measure of stress. A quantitative indicator of the cumulative life change events experienced.  

A program providing experiences for the learner in which the unique talents and resources of each individual are nurtured and developed.  

Either of the two movable conjuctival-cutaneous folds that protect the anterior surface of the eyeball. The top which covers a container.  

The process by which an agency or government grants permission for practicing a profession by certifying that those licensed have attained the minimal degree of competency necessary to ensure that the public health, safety, and welfare will be reasonably protected. In most instances, also implies that those who are not licensed must not claim the…

A trained professional in basic nursing skills who assists in providing the medical and other health needs of patients. A nurse who has practical experience in the provision of nursing care but is not a graduate of a formal program of nursing education (e.g., diploma school). The education, required experience, licensure and job responsibilities of…

A person with academic training in social work who specializes in emotional or psychological adjustment.