Although the Terms "Convulsion" and "Seizure" Are Commonly Used Interchangeably

question 33

True/False

Although the terms "convulsion" and "seizure" are commonly used interchangeably by the public, convulsion connotes an epileptic seizure whereas seizure would be any new and unexplained event.

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Definitions:

Determinism

The philosophical theory that all events, including moral choices, are completely determined by previously existing causes, suggesting that free will may be an illusion.

Constructionist Perspective

An approach in sociology and social sciences that emphasizes the ways in which social phenomena are constructed, through language, social context, and cultural practices.

Deviance

Behavior that violates the norms or expectations of a society or group.

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