Discuss how neuroscience is related to social justice.
What will be an ideal response?
Neuroscience may contribute to a greater emphasis on social justice as more and more studies are conducted on the effects of the environment on children’s and adults’ brains. Krugman (2008) has pointed out that poverty poisons the brains of children. Neuroscientists are beginning to point out that children who grow up in poverty experience unhealthy levels of stress hormones which hinders their neural development. Racism, sexism, and cultural oppression emit damaging cortisol into the brain. Ivey, Ivey, Zalaquett and Quirk (2009) have pointed out clients need to be informed about how social systems affect their personal growth.
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a. It cannot be done b. Discrete visual analogy scales can be used to measure attitudes c. Any simple semantic scale can be used for finding early attitudes d. Only hierarchical scales can be used with preschool children
How can counselors help clients determine the working knowledge and skills they will need going forward?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following approaches is used to help separate the problem from the person?
a. Externalizing conversations b. Reflective practices c. Deconstructive listening d. Detaching
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A. the functioning of the brain B. the workings of the small and large intestines C. the processes underlying bacterial infections D. the cardiovascular system