Themes in Chapter 7 Analysis

Central ideas or concepts in a larger body of work, interconnected and serving as core arguments.

Explaining the meaning, significance, and relationships between key themes.

Placing key themes within a historical framework to understand their evolution over time.

Relating themes to existing theories or models for added background and context.

Illustrating themes through examples, case studies, and practical contexts.

Explaining the intricate relationships and influences between different themes.

Concluding remarks that summarize the importance and future impacts of the themes.

Addressing potential limitations, challenges, and counterarguments related to each theme.

Discussions on concepts like identity, social change, and power dynamics.

Themes related to ecology, sustainability and environmental issues.

Discussions related to economics, wealth, or resource management.

Discussions about government, power structures, ideology, and conflicts.

Discussions on technology and its implications/developments.

Discussions on scientific discoveries and their impacts.

An artificial device used to restore balance and spatial awareness.

A powerful antibiotic, gentamicin can cause hearing loss, ringing in the ears, and damage to the balance system if overused.

The brain's ability to change and adapt, forming new neural pathways.

Cheryl's inner ear structures are permanently damaged, impairing her sense of balance.

A group of people affected by gentamicin and experiencing balance problems.

Part of the brain that processes touch sensations.

The ability of the inner ear and brain to maintain balance and awareness of body position.

Hearing loss or balance problems caused by a medicine.

Common issue for seniors due to balance or fear of falling.

Cheryl's eyes can't follow moving objects smoothly because the connection between her vision and balance system is damaged.

A device implanted or worn to help create signals for balance.

Cheryl experiences visual disturbances, including the sensation of moving objects and a wobbly, Jell-O-like perception.

Weakening of the vestibular sense as people age, leading to balance impairments.

An infection following a hysterectomy which led to serious complications.

The brain's ability to form new neural pathways after the device intervention.

A neurological impairment where understanding the connections between symbols (like 'left' and 'right') is challenging.

A learning disability that impacts reading and writing skills, including letter reversals and/or difficulties understanding words or sentences.

A writing disability where individuals write from right to left, which can be a symptom of dyslexia or other neurological conditions.

The ability to comprehend the relationship between actions and their consequences.

Memorizing facts and procedures without understanding the underlying concepts.

Attempts to fix a learning issue that don't address the root of the problem.

Bach-y-Rita is an expert in multiple scientific fields, including medicine, psychopharmacology, neurophysiology (eye and vision), and biomedical engineering.

Bach-y-Rita has interests that extend beyond science, including languages and travel.

Bach-y-Rita is known for his independence — he doesn't prioritize other people's opinions and avoids typical academic politics.

Bach-y-Rita moved between medical practice and research, including a stint in rehabilitation medicine.

Bach-y-Rita questioned fundamental connections between senses and perception (e.g., 'Are eyes necessary for vision?').

Bach-y-Rita leads a simple lifestyle, preferring affordable clothing, and an older car.

Bach-y-Rita faced significant health challenges, including stunted growth and a potentially life-threatening illness during his youth

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Established methods and procedures for physical and functional recovery, often based on theoretical models; in this example, outdated approaches hampered Pedro's progress.

A method used to restore mobility by encouraging movement and relearning basic motor skills and re-establishing muscle strength and coordination in a patient.

Activities to regain and adjust skills by engaging physical senses for recovery, for instance, catching marbles or picking up coins.

Engaging the weak hand in controlled movement using simple objects for increased range of motion and coordination and muscle strengthening, for instance moving the weak hand in a circular motion around a pot.

A method of restoring function by building upon existing abilities to assist in establishing a pathway for recovery, from crawling to walking, in this example.

The regaining of speech abilities, often observed as a result of dedicated rehabilitation efforts, as seen in Pedro's example after several months

The process of regaining typing skills through gradual re-training of the motor control and using simplified typing methods.

The brain's ability to change and adapt by forming new neural pathways throughout life.

Activities that may improve brain function and treat issues.

A series of computer programs designed to improve cognitive functions.

A device that allows deaf people to hear by stimulating the auditory nerve.

Students with difficulties in learning and understanding.

Mental abilities like learning, remembering, thinking, and perceiving.

Neural networks representing different functions and areas in the brain.

A severe mental disorder characterized by distorted thoughts, perceptions, and emotions.