Aaron Arrived at the Hospital with the Following Symptoms: Drooping

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Essay

Aaron arrived at the hospital with the following symptoms: drooping eyelids; fatigue and weakness of his muscles; and difficulty talking, breathing, and swallowing. What was his diagnosis?

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Definitions:

Abreaction

The expression and consequent release of previously repressed emotion, usually achieved through recalling the experience that led to the emotion during therapy.

Gestalt Therapy

A form of psychotherapy emphasizing personal responsibility, and focusing upon the individual's experience in the present moment, their environment, and the social contexts of their life.

Overt Behavior

Observable actions or responses of an individual, which can be seen and measured.

Free-association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship as a way to explore unconscious thoughts and feelings.