CLASSROOM MATERIALS. Adapted from the Propaganda Critic Web site. For more detailed definitions and additional examples. see www.propagandacritic.com. PROPAGANDA â the use of a variety of communication techniques that create an emotional appeal. to accept a particular belief or opinion, to adopt a certain behavior or to perform a particular action.
URL of this page: //medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000799.htm. A concussion may occur when the head hits an object, or a moving object strikes the head. A concussion is a minor or less severe type of brain injury, which may also be called a traumatic brain injury. A concussion can affect how the brain works for a awhile. It may lead to headaches, changes in alertness, or loss of consciousness. A concussion can result from a fall, sports activities, or car accidents. A big movement of the brain (called jarring) in any direction can cause a person to lose alertness (become unconscious).
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow or ding to the head. Common in falls, sports, and car crashes, concussions can temporarily affect the brain, causing confusion and problems with memory, speech, vision, or balance.o person should return to sports or vigorous activity while signs or symptoms of a concussion are present. Treatment for a mild brain injury is usually rest and medication. The best treatment is time to allow the brain to heal. Get plenty of sleep.