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Gene TherapyMore than 4,000 diseases are thought to be related to mutated genes that are inherited from one or both parents. But whether a gene actually triggers a disease can be dependent on a variety of factors, including lifestyle and the environment. Genetic testing can determine if a person has a predisposition to a particular…

Although it is only in recent times that scientists have started to document the effects of music, the qualities of music were understood even in earliest times. Evidence suggests that dance and song preceded speech, which means that music is the original language of humans. Researcher’s have found that about two-thirds of the inner ear’s…

The Brice household was referred to household therapy by a celebrated kid head-shrinker. The head-shrinker was working with the teenage girl. Claudia. for about 6 months. He felt that she was acquiring worse instead he referred the full household to therapy. The household was hesitating to take part in household therapy. At the first meeting….

This essay examines the person-centred approach to counselling, which is founded on the teachings of Carl Rogers (1902-1987). It evaluates three out of the six conditions identified by Rogers as crucial for facilitating change. Furthermore, it provides a critical analysis of a recorded session from my counselling practice involving a student from my course. The…

The MET approach comes in five strategies taken from Miller and Rollnick (1991).  The following are the main strategies used in the application of MET approach intended for adolescents:Expressing Empathy and AcceptanceCommunicating respect for the client is very important under MET treatment.  While this treatment approach is not based on confrontation, implications of a superior…

What concept in this chapter are illustrated in this case? What ethical issues are raised by radiation technology?  The concept that illustrated in this case is accountability. Accountability can be define as the responsibility to someone or for some activity. In this case hospital need to find the mechanism to identify the responsible parties for…

Melanoma, the rare malignant melanocyte tumor commonly causes mortality to the affected individual. 77% of Skin cancer deaths are due to melanoma hence it is considered as “the most lethal form of skin cancer”(” Melanoma: How It Returns, Where It Spreads”). The National Cancer Institute of the US National Institute of Health in their website…

I selected psychology as one of my majors (with biology being the other one) because it is something that has interested me from a young age. My stepfather is a psychology major, and now works for the Transportation Security Administration. Growing up, I would often hear his two cents on certain matters–his thoughts on certain…

Hildegard Peplau developed the Interpersonal Theory to enhance nurses’ understanding of their patients and improve nurse-patient relationships. These relationships are crucial for patient care, so it is important for nurses to be aware of any issues troubling the patient. Peplau was born on September 1, 1909, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She grew up seeing how a…

Both Albert Ellis and William Glasser have been influential figures in the field of psychology for over four decades. Their contributions to modern psychotherapy, specifically the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and the Reality therapy, have stood the test of time. These approaches are rooted in ancient philosophy, notably that of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius,…