Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A legal process whereby another person assumes responsibility for managing an incompetent person’s affairs. A legal arrangement by which a person or institution assumes responsibility for an individual. When guardians are appointed, the individuals receiving the care are presumed to be incompetent and unable to care for themselves.  

A health insurance policy that states that the insured has the right to continue the policy in force by the payment of premiums to a specific age, during which period the insurance company has no right, on its own, to alter the provisions of the policy.  

An agreement whereby an employer guarantees a certain number of weeks of employment.  

A test to detect microscopic presence of blood in the feces that may be an early sign of colon cancer. A test for unseen blood in stool.  

A synthetic chemical that affects growth.  

Self-actualization needs.  

In psychology, behavior designed to overcome weaknesses.  

In bacteriology, a substance containing appropriate nutrients for growing bacteria.  

The changes in structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs. An increase in size and numbers of cells and improved functioning. A basis for motivation growth.  

The mode of thinking that people engage in when seeking agreement becomes so dominant in a group that it tends to override the realistic appraisal of alternative problems solutions.