You Are a Clinical Psychologist and You Have Recently Diagnosed

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Essay

You are a clinical psychologist and you have recently diagnosed Jeremy,an 8-year-old boy,with a learning disorder.Jeremy's parents are worried about what this will mean for Jeremy as he goes through school,as well as when he is an adult.What would you tell Jeremy's parents about the short- and long-term prognosis for children with specific learning disorders?

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Definitions:

Information Campaign

Organized efforts to disseminate knowledge or raise awareness on specific topics through various media platforms.

Terror Management Theory

The idea that people adopt cultural values and moral principles in order to cope with their fear of death. This system of beliefs protects individuals from anxiety about their mortality and bolsters their self-esteem.

Near-Death Experience

A profound psychological event that may occur to a person close to death or in situations of extreme physical or emotional distress.

Critical Condition

A serious medical state where life is at risk and immediate and continuous treatment is essential.