What Are the Features of the DASH Eating Plan, and Why

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Essay

What are the features of the DASH eating plan, and why is it thought to be effective in the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure?

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Definitions:

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions—to oneself and to others.

Intuitive Psychology

The natural ability to understand and make predictions about others' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without extensive formal learning.

Psychological Schemata

Mental structures that organize knowledge and beliefs, influencing perception, memory, and understanding.

Self-Schemes

Cognitive structures that organize knowledge, memories, and views about oneself.