Define and Describe the Practice of Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy

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Essay

Define and describe the practice of eye-movement desensitization reprocessing therapy, and discuss research findings on its effectiveness as compared to other therapeutic techniques.

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Definitions:

Postindustrial Societies

Societies characterized by an economy based on services and technology rather than on manufacturing or agriculture.

Achieved Statuses

Achieved statuses are positions or titles gained through personal effort, merit, or achievement, rather than by birth or ascription.

Ascribed Statuses

Social positions assigned at birth or assumed involuntarily later in life, based on attributes beyond an individual's control.

Social Construction

The theory that many aspects of reality, including social norms and knowledge, are created and maintained through social interactions and agreements among societal members.