What Should You Do When You Use Technical Words in Your

question 9

Essay

What should you do when you use technical words in your document that your reader may not be familiar with?

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Definitions:

Phototherapy

A treatment method involving the use of light to cure or alleviate the symptoms of certain medical conditions.

High-intensity Light

Light sources that emit a high level of brightness, often used therapeutically to treat conditions like seasonal affective disorder.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by unwanted, persistent thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed to alleviate distress.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving, focusing on challenging and changing unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors.