Personal Response for "Cast Away" "Cast Away" is a fantastic film that has many hidden meanings beneath the surface. Before being analysed‚ it seems like it’s simply about a man who experiences an adventurous journey after his plane crashes into the Pacific. After more thought was put into it‚ many symbolic meanings that demonstrated his human nature‚ mainly consisting his drive of survival‚ faith‚ hope‚ and morals‚ was revealed. I am able to arrive at the conclusion that yes‚ I do agree with the
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(BD) is a chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent‚ alternating episodes of depression and mania. Two types exist: BD I‚ which is characterized by one or more episodes of mania or mixed symptoms (i.e.‚ both mania and depression)‚ usually with a major depressive episode; and BD II‚ which is characterized by one or more major depressive episodes with at least one mild episode of mania (hypomania). Episodes usually last for one week or more‚ and four or more episodes (rapid cycling) may
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disorder is a serious mental disorder that afflicts thousands of people in the United States alone. At its most basic level‚ bipolar disorder can be defined as: “a treatable mental illness that is characterized by episodes of extreme mood swings from mania to depression‚ and affecting the afflicted person’s energy level‚ thoughts‚ and behavior (Jon P. Bloch‚ 2006‚ p. 1).” Throughout history scientists and doctors have tried to recognize and label manic-depression. In the second century A.D.‚ Aretaeus
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Bipolar Disorder Jessica Hall HCA/240 Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorders which could also be called manic-depressive disorder consist of mood swings that range from a person expressing a low of depression up to the high of mania. People who experience depression may feel sad or worthless and may even lose interest or enjoyment in most recreational activities they previously found to be enjoying. When a person’s mood swings shifts frequently such as appearing happy to appearing sad in
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Bipolar Disorder HCA/240 Toni Black Andrew Bertrand 11/21/2010 What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder‚ is also known as manic-depressive illness‚ this is a brain disorder that causes unusual mood swings‚ energy levels are either up or down and your ability to function a normal everyday life would be a challenge to these individuals with this mental illness. The normal ups and downs that people experience who doesn’t have bipolar disorder is relatively different because with
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activity levels. They also feel good‚ function well and very productive. Family and friends may recognize some of the symptoms. But people with hypomania are in denial about their actions. Hypomania without the proper treatment could lead to severe mania or depression. In a mixed episode a person could have trouble sleeping‚ become agitated‚ appetite change and suicidal. People with bipolar disorder may have severe episodes that may cause manic or depression. Psychotic symptoms also occur
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Bipolar I. It traditionally begins with a mania‚ followed closely by a depression that may seem to be payback for the intensely energetic period that just passed. It is not an uncommon disease. Studies have concluded full-blown manic-depression probably occurs in one percent of our population‚ though many cases go undiagnosed. The milder forms often go undiagnosed‚ but probably occur in three to four percent of people (Duke and Hochman). The behavior labeled "Mania" is created by a change in perspective
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13 Mar. 2013 Copeland’s article about teen driving claims that teens know the consequences of distracted driving "Multitasking Leads to Distracted Driving." Distracted Driving. Detroit: Greenhaven Press‚ 2012. At Issue. Rpt. from "Multitasking Mania and Distracted Driving." Edmunds.com. 2009. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 6 Mar. 2013. "Why Cell Phone Conversations Distract Drivers." Harvard Mental Health Letter 27.3 (2010): 7. Academic Search Elite. Web. 13 Mar. 2013. Wilson‚ Fernando A
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Chapter 11 Social Psychology: studies how your thoughts‚ feelings‚ and behavior are influenced by the presence of other people and by the social and physical environment. Social Cognition: studies how we form impressions of others‚ how we interpret the meaning of other people’s behavior‚ and how our behavior is affected by our attitudes. Person Perception: an active and subjective process that occurs in a interpersonal context; is influenced by subjective perceptions‚ social norms‚ personal goals
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injured in motor vehicle crashes that were reported to have involved distracted driving (FARS and GES). Of those people killed in distracted-driving-related crashes‚ 995 involved reports of a cell phone as a distraction (18% of fatalities in distraction-related crashes). Of those injured in distracted-driving-related crashes‚ 24‚000 involved reports of a cell phone as a distraction (5% of injured people in distraction-related crashes). Sixteen percent of fatal crashes in 2009 involved reports
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