Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 1968, Vol. 8, No. 4, 377-383 BYSTANDER INTERVENTION IN EMERGENCIES: DIFFUSION OF RESPONSIBILITY3 JOHN M. BARLEY BIBB LATANfi New York University Columbia University Ss overheard an epileptic seizure. They believed either that they alone heard the emergency, or that 1 or 4 unseen others were also present. As predicted the presence of other bystanders reduced the individual's feelings of personal responsibility and lowered his speed
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Pentachlorophenol (PCP) in wood treatment 1.Introduction Wood is a hard, fibrous structural tissue found in the stems and roots of trees and other woody plants. It has been used for thousands of years for both fuel and as a construction material. It is an organic material, a natural composite of cellulose fibers (which are strong in tension) embedded in a matrix of lignin which resists compression. Wood is sometimes defined as only the secondary xylem in the stems of trees or it is defined more
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approaches; however, long-term use of frequently prescribed medications can lead to habituation and problematic withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, herbal and other natural sleep aids are gaining popularity, as herbs commonly used for their sedative-hypnotic effects do not have the drawbacks of conventional drugs. Whether alternative therapies possess activity similar to conventional therapies needs further evaluation. (Altern Med Rev 2000;5(3):249-259) Introduction Humans sleep approximately one-third of
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related to the conflict between work and family. INTRODUCTION: Occupational stress is stress involving work. Stress is defined in terms of its physical and physiological effects on a person, and can be a mental, physical or emotional strain. It can also be a tension or a situation or factor that can cause stress. Occupational stress can occur when there is a discrepancy between the demands of the environment/workplace and an individual’s ability to carry out and complete these demands
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Geriatrics Geriatrics Jennifer P. Dugan, Pharm.D., BCPS Clinical Assistant Professor University of Colorado Colorado, Denver Updates in Therapeutics: The Pharmacotherapy Preparatory Review and Recertification Course 31 Geriatrics Learning Objectives: The following case pertains to questions 2 and 3. J.T. is an 82-year-old community-dwelling woman with a history of stage III Parkinson disease, hypertension, and urinary incontinence (UI). She is receiving carbidopa/levodopa
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Chapter 6: Cancer Care *The following is a sample care plan meant for adaptation. Always revise to meet your facility’s protocols and the latest research and nursing diagnoses. |PLAN OF NURSING CARE | |The Patient With Cancer | |nursing diagnosis: Risk for infection
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U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT CENTER AND SCHOOL FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS 78234 NURSING FUNDAMENTALS I SUBCOURSE MD0905 EDITION 100 TABLE OF CONTENTS Lesson Paragraphs INTRODUCTION UNIVERSAL BODY SUBSTANCE PRECAUTIONS 1 2 PATIENT RELATIONS Section I. Basic Human Needs and Principles of Health Section II. Communication Skills Section III. Reaction to Stress and Hospitalization Section IV. Transcultural Factors Influencing Nursing Care Exercises THE ADULT PATIENT CARE
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Guide to living with Parkinson’s disease Welcome to the second edition of the ‘Guide to living with Parkinson’s disease’, produced by H Lundbeck A/S and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in close collaboration with the European Parkinson’s Disease Association (EPDA). This guide has been designed to answer the most immediate questions of a person diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and their carer. It provides information on the disease itself, as well as the many aspects of treatment and practical
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------------------------------------------------- Communication From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For other uses, see Communication (disambiguation). "Communicate" redirects here. For other uses, see Communicate (disambiguation). Communication (from Latin commūnicāre, meaning "to share" [1]) is the activity of conveying information through the exchange of ideas, feelings, intentions, attitudes, expectations, perceptions or commands, as by speech, non-verbal gestures, writings, behavior and
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