Define the "Shadow of Sexual Assault Hypothesis" and Explain How

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Essay

Define the "shadow of sexual assault hypothesis" and explain how it contributes to the paradox of fear.

Recognize the legal requirements and processes for requesting reasonable accommodations.

Identify what constitutes a mental impairment under disability laws.

Define a qualified individual with a disability and the criteria they must meet.

Understand the concept of major life activities as it relates to disabilities.

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Definitions:

Encoding Specificity

The principle that memories incorporate unique combinations of information when encoded, making recall more effective when context at the time of retrieval matches the context of encoding.

Habituation

A psychological learning process wherein there is a decrease in response to a stimulus after being repeatedly exposed to it.

Method of Loci

A mnemonic technique that involves associating items to be remembered with specific physical locations.

Positive Transfer

The beneficial effect of prior learning on the acquisition of new skills or knowledge.