Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually during the fall and winter months when daylight is reduced. It is believed to be related to changes in sunlight exposure, which affect melatonin and serotonin levels in the brain, influencing mood and sleep. […]
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Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement. It occurs due to the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain, particularly in the substantia nigra region. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter essential for smooth and coordinated muscle movements. Symptoms include tremors (shaking), muscle stiffness, slow movement (bradykinesia), and balance problems. As the
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Depressants and Stimulants Depressants are substances that slow down the activity of the brain and nervous system. They reduce arousal and stimulation. Common examples include alcohol, benzodiazepines (like diazepam), and barbiturates. Depressants are used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures but can lead to dependence, drowsiness, and impaired coordination. Stimulants are substances that increase brain
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Kinds of Paranoia Paranoia refers to intense, irrational mistrust or suspicion of others. It can range from mild anxiety to severe delusions. There are different types of paranoia seen in mental health conditions: Persecutory Paranoia: The person believes others are out to harm, harass, or spy on them. Grandiose Paranoia: The person believes they have
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Delusion of Grandeur Delusion of grandeur is a type of false belief where an individual strongly believes they possess extraordinary power, talent, wealth, or identity without any real evidence. It is commonly seen in disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder during manic episodes, and some types of dementia. Examples include believing one is a famous celebrity,
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Antisocial Personality Disorder Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) is a mental health condition characterized by a persistent disregard for the rights of others, violation of social norms, and lack of empathy or remorse. It typically begins in childhood or adolescence and continues into adulthood. Common features include repeated lying, impulsivity, irritability, aggression, criminal behavior, and failure
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a) Loading Meaning Loading in accounting refers to the amount added to the cost price of goods to arrive at the invoice price. This additional amount includes profit margin or markup. Loading is commonly used in consignment accounting to ensure that goods are recorded at an inflated price for internal tracking and profit-sharing purposes. Purpose
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Short Notes for MHI-10 – Question 10 i) Gardens in Mughal Cities Mughal gardens, known as charbaghs, were an integral part of urban planning in Mughal India. More than mere green spaces, these gardens were symbolic of imperial authority, Persian aesthetic ideals, and Islamic cosmology. The Mughals, especially emperors like Babur, Humayun, and Shah Jahan,
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i) Porterage Porterage refers to the manual transportation of goods, typically by human carriers or animals, in the absence of mechanical means of transport. In pre-modern India, especially in rural and hilly areas, porterage played a vital role in internal trade and the movement of agricultural produce, salt, textiles, and other commodities. Human porters, bullocks,
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i) Radio Carbon Dating Radio Carbon Dating is a scientific method used to determine the age of organic materials, particularly those that are archaeological or historical in nature. Developed in the late 1940s by Willard Libby, the method relies on measuring the decay of carbon-14 (C-14), a radioactive isotope found in all living organisms. Once
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