Jean Recently Suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury, and Her Family

question 35

Essay

Jean recently suffered a traumatic brain injury, and her family is considering various treatment models. List and describe four major types of behavioral therapies that may help Jean recover.

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Definitions:

Seizure Disorder

a medical condition characterized by episodes of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, leading to changes in behavior, movements, or consciousness.

Aura

A sensory experience or perception (such as flashing lights, tingling, or a peculiar smell) that precedes and signals the onset of a specific condition, often a migraine or seizure.

Muscle Tone

The continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles, or the muscle's resistance to passive stretch during resting state.

Mediating Reflexes

Reflex actions that are controlled by the nervous system, serving as an immediate response to a specific stimulus.