Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The revelation of oneself to another.  

A method closely akin to individualized learning. Its primary purpose is to provide a means for learners not only to proceed at their own pace but to offer a variety of learning options under the guidance of a teacher. It is a learner-centered approach.  

A classroom organization wherein students remain in the same room with the same teacher all day.  

A complete unit for delivery of air to a rescuer when entering contaminated areas. The unit has a tight-fitting mask, controls, and an air supply.  

Autognosis introspection.  

The idea, understanding, and feeling one has about himself or herself. An individual’s perception of self in relation to others and the environment.  

The trend toward persons taking increasing responsibility for prevention or management of their own health needs and conditions.  

Self-help. The act of looking after yourself properly, so that you remain healthy. Those activities that individuals initiate and perform for themselves in connection with their health and well-being. A concept in Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Framework and her Theory of Self-Care referring to actions that individuals initiate and perform on their own behalf in maintaining…

Autognosis introspection.    

A process of conflict between what a person is and what his or her real self is can occur when a person’s self is markedly incompatible with the real self.