Give the Meanings for the Following Abbreviations

question 17

Short Answer

Give the meanings for the following abbreviations.
-DEXA: __________

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Definitions:

ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy)

A medical treatment method that involves inducing seizures through electric currents for therapeutic effect, often used in severe depression.

Memory

An active system that receives information from the senses, puts that information into a usable form, and organizes it as it stores it away, and then retrieves the information from storage.

Cognitive Distortions

Unhealthy thinking patterns that contribute to emotional distress and mental health concerns, often identified in cognitive behavioral therapy.

Therapeutic Alliance

The collaborative and trusting relationship between a therapist and client, considered essential for effective therapy.