Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The amount by which a given stimulus must be increased or decreased so that the person can perceive a just noticeable difference (JND).  

In research, a situation in which a phenomenon occurs and one in which it does not occur are exactly alike except for one circumstance in the former. The circumstance in which they differ is presumed to be causally related to the phenomenon.  

The theory that a retarded person’s learning difficulties result from a cognitive defect, and therefore, the learning processes them selves are qualitatively different from those of normal people.  

An ingredient in post-coital or morning after contraceptive pill during the 1960s. It is also a chemical used to treat menopausal symptoms on women and prostate gland cancer in men was also used to prevent miscarriages in women. In 1971, scientists noticed that daughters born to women who took to prevent miscarriage had a greater…

An amphetamine-like appetite suppressant. A drug, similar to amphetamine, that suppresses the appetite and is used in the treatment of obesity. It is administered by mouth and may cause dry mouth, insomnia, depression, headache, constipation, and allergic rashes. Dependence of the amphetamine type can occur.  

A technique of dietary evaluation in which subjects are asked for specific details of their diets during the preceding 24 h.  

In 1977, the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs released its report recommending that American society strive to meet dietary goals in the areas of carbohydrates, sugar, fat, protein, cholesterol, and salt intake. While revised by various organizations and agencies in the intervening years, these goals established a benchmark for the improvement of…

Conditions resulting from prolonged deprivation of some specific nutrient. Deficiency of some nutrients may result in clinical symptoms sooner than others. Nutrient deficiency symptoms may result from diets that are restrictive.  

The cholesterol obtained through food.  

Teaching that uses the lecture method in an information-giving atmosphere. The focus of instructional activity is on the teacher rather than the student, didactic.