Explain Why AIDS Should Be Included in a Discussion of Significant

question 28

Essay

Explain why AIDS should be included in a discussion of significant psychological factors in
physical illness, and how psychological interventions can be useful to people with HIV/AIDS.

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Definitions:

Beliefs

Mental acceptance of and conviction in the truth, existence, or reliability of something without empirical evidence.

Homework Assignments

Tasks or exercises given by therapists to clients to complete outside of therapy sessions as part of the treatment process.

Transference

The redirection of feelings and desires from one person to another, especially in the context of psychoanalytical therapy.

Countertransference

The emotional reaction of a therapist towards the client, often influenced by the therapist's own background, beliefs, or experiences.