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Stan Is Nearing Graduation with a Degree in Engineering, Specializing

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Stan is nearing graduation with a degree in engineering, specializing in ergonomics. He is interested in researching health and safety issues as a career. While he could stay in academia, he may want to explore job possibilities at NIOSH.

Understand the distinction and application of System 1 and System 2 in decision-making processes.
Recognize various cognitive biases and their impact on economic behavior.
Comprehend the role of advertising and media in economic decisions.
Identify common errors in personal forecasting and planning due to cognitive biases.

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Postural Blood Pressure

A measurement of blood pressure after changing body positions, used to assess for conditions like orthostatic hypotension.

Adventitious Lung Sounds

Abnormal lung sounds heard with a stethoscope, indicating respiratory problems such as infections, fluid, or air in the lungs.

Orthopnea

Difficulty in breathing that occurs when lying down and is relieved upon changing to an upright position.

Decompensated Congestive Heart Failure

A stage where heart failure symptoms worsen and become more severe, requiring immediate medical attention.

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