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).
For other uses, see Migraine (disambiguation). Migraine is a primary headache disorder characterized by recurrent headaches that are moderate to severe. Typically, the headaches affect one half of the head, are pulsating in nature, and last from two to 72 hours. Associated symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, sound, or smell.