What Are Some Possible Reasons for the Increasing Numbers of Children

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Essay

What are some possible reasons for the increasing numbers of children and adults with peanut allergies?

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Definitions:

Cognitive Restructuring

A therapeutic process aimed at identifying and changing irrational or maladaptive thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes.

Atypical Antipsychotics

A class of medications used to treat psychiatric conditions, known for having fewer extrapyramidal side effects than older antipsychotic drugs.

Positive Symptoms

In terms of psychological disorders, these characterize an excess or distortion of normal functions, such as hallucinations or delusions.

Negative Symptoms

Characteristics associated with a reduction or absence of normal behaviors, emotions, or thoughts, often observed in certain mental health conditions.