What Is Selective Breeding, and How Can It Be Used

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Essay

What is selective breeding, and how can it be used to select for specific traits? Give an example.

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A psychiatric treatment that involves inducing seizures in patients using electrical currents to treat severe mental disorders.

Major Depression

A health problem concerning the mind, manifested by constant sorrow or a decreased zeal for activities, which majorly hampers regular life proceedings.

Antidepressant Drugs

Medications used to treat depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, chronic pain conditions, and to help manage some addictions.

Therapeutic Alliance

The collaborative bond between a therapist and client, crucial for effective therapy.