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Treatments of Alcoholism, 2002.
A thorough investigation into the various methods of treating alcoholism.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 142.95
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The paper covers the different methods used for treating alcoholism. It shows that before beginning any treatment, the alcoholic must pass the critical phase of accepting that he has an addiction - without which no treatment will be successful. The paper investigates various methods from the most popular - Alcoholics Anonymous- through to antabuse, the "quick-fix" drug used to interfere with the way the body takes in alcohol, and touches on alternative methods such as meditation and hypnosis.
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"Individuals who have become dependent upon alcohol will inevitably suffer conflicts and problems which require psychological treatment. Individual psychotherapy has become increasingly popular as a treatment of alcoholism, and is designed to assist the alcoholic to come to terms with, and understand, the causes of their dependency and to identify behaviors which may require modification. The commonest causes of seeking solace from a bottle include, work related stress, conflict within personal relationships, or financial problems, and individual psychotherapy aims to enable the alcoholic to understand and deal with these issues, without resorting to drink. The long-term objective of this treatment is to bring about changes in thought processes and behavior, which will provide the alcoholic with an insight into their presently distorted thoughts and attitudes, and allow them to address these issues."
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The Treatment of Alcoholism, 2005.
A proposal for a research paper devoted to an examination of conventional programs with a suggestion for a new direction in treatment.
4,275 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 272.95
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This paper proposes an evaluative study of the items needing an assessment processes vis-a-vis alcohol treatment programs, the methods by which alcohol treatment programs are most commonly evaluated, the manner by which new planning projects for programs are determined and the outcomes arrived at by some common programs.
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"Still other items of interest emerge. Having exhausted the topic of research methodologies, the proposal looks then at a work plan for the upcoming project as well as an offering an itemized budget for the project. Lastly, the paper takes the time to append some additional appendices that provide an insight into some of the scholarship inspiring and informing this paper. Included in the appendices is a tentative informed consent waiver or note. Lastly, there is a process supplement and question and answer section at the very end of the proposal that simply underscore the problems and challenges that the researcher expects to confront."
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Treatment of Alcoholics in a Low-income Area: A Grant Proposal, 2006.
A marketing plan that focuses on obtaining a grant for a treatment facility for alcoholics in a low-income area.
2,843 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 135.95
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This work is a demonstrated application of a selected health promotion/disease strategy. Included is a description of the population group; the desired intervention, strategy and rationale. The goal of this grant proposal is to obtain a treatment facility for alcoholics in low-income areas. The researcher explains that low-income neighborhoods are subject to experiential difficulties associated with alcohol use and abuse by members of the community and that is why it is the chosen area for this improvement strategy. The writer concludes that a treatment facility in this area is a vital element in a poor community where many have not had many benefits, such as education.
Contents:
Objective
Introduction
Strategies of Marketing to the Community
Demographical Data in the Area of the Proposed Community Alcohol Treatment Center
Intervention
Rationale
The Outlook Relating to Future Funding Provisions
Treatment Program Community Marketing Process
Medicaid EPSDT and AOD Treatment Services Policy Brief
Screening Process: A Behavioral Healthcare Issue
Summary & Conclusion
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"Stated within the report is the fact: "Alcoholism and its negative social, economic, and medical consequences increasingly pose major problems in the American society and important challenges in doctor offices, especially in rural settings where there are few available resources. It is the objective of this study to attempt to assess the needs for, the access to, and the barriers against alcoholism treatment in Grant County, Oregon.". In the report of the design of the study stated is: " the design of the study includes multiple facets of researching work on available literature and published reports, reviewing medical records in medical facilities, meeting with personnel involved in alcoholism treatment programs, and attending Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, all of which focus on the population of Grant County, Oregon."
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Alcoholism and Associated Behavioral Treatments, 2007.
A discussion on the symptoms of chronic alcohol abuse, as well as associated behavior treatments.
1,937 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 98.95
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This paper discusses the cognitive symptoms associated with alcohol abuse, as well as short-term memory and learning problems that have been shown to be affected in people who chronically abuse alcohol. The paper describes the Transtheoretical Stages of Change Model. It then goes on to describe behaviors associated with chronic alcohol abuse and the possibility of successful behavior change.
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"Alcoholism, which is characterized by cravings or compulsions to drink, the inability to limit alcohol intake, physical dependence and tolerance, currently affects nearly 14 million Americans while an additional several million engage in problem drinking that could lead to alcohol abuse. Thus, one in 13 American adults is a diagnosed alcoholic, while 53% of men and women in the United States report that one or more of their relatives have a drinking problem (Blume et al. 2004). University populations however, have higher prevalence rates of alcoholism than the general public, with binge drinking identified as the number one substance abuse problem in university life; 44% of students were classified as binge drinkers in large-scale university studies (Weschler, Dowdall, Davenport, & Castillo 1995)."
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Alcohol and Drug Treatment, 2008.
This paper provides an analysis of Chicago area drug and alcohol addiction programs.
1,962 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 100.95
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In this article, the writer notes that comparing and contrasting drug and alcohol treatment programs available in the Chicago metro area indicates that the programs offered by New Hope Recovery Center at Lincoln Park Hospital, by Hazelden, and by Haymarket are similar in many ways in terms of the quality of their services, their program focus and treatment approaches. But, the writer points out, these programs also vary. The writer maintains that the primary differences are the degree of emphasis these respective facilities place on the psychological aspects of addiction and recovery, and the economic levels of their respective clients. The writer concludes that although drug and alcohol problems plague men and women at every economic and social level
of society, people at the lowest income levels are more vulnerable to drug or alcohol addiction and are less likely to seek treatment and recover because they simply cannot afford the most effective treatment and counseling.
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"Although everyone agrees that drug and alcohol abuse and addiction are harmful, both for American society as a whole and for the individuals and their families who are struggling to deal with addiction and co-dependency, there is much disagreement over what types of treatment are most effective, what factors contribute the most to drug or alcohol abuse, how society should deal with it, what legal measures should be taken, and what can be done in terms of providing effective medical and psychological treatment for those who are addicted."
"Unfortunately, the effectiveness of treatment programs often depends upon the income level of the client. Since addiction has psychological causes, the quality of counseling is a very important factor in determining whether a client can maintain long-term recovery, and the quality of counseling is directly related to the cost of counseling. The best psychiatric therapy is the most expensive, so it is often the case that the clients most able to pay for high quality counseling are the ones most likely to overcome their abuse or addiction problems."
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Alcoholism.
This paper discusses the many theories regarding causes and treatments for alcoholism and concludes that there is no definitive proof what causes alcoholism and what the best treatment is.
1,720 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 27 sources, APA, AU$ 89.95
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This paper explains that, regardless of what definition of alcoholism is chosen, the facts show that alcoholism is pervasive in the society and costly in terms of people and resources. The author points out that the international treatment communities don't favor the disease model of alcoholism, but the United States treatment and researchers are holding steadfast to this paradigm. The paper relates that the symptoms of alcoholism, both physiological and psychological, often are related to the damage, which has been inflicted on the alcoholic's body especial in the area of perception and motor skills.
Table of Contents
What is Alcoholism?
Disease or Social Problem?
Symptoms of Alcoholism
Treatment Options
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"Psychodynamic therapy is based on psychoanalytical theory. Basically, the theory of the therapists engaged in psychodynamic therapy is that a person requires intervention to get over a time when he was stuck in his or her development. The goal of therapy is "to change an aspect of one's identity or personality or to integrate key developmental learning." This type of therapy examines the person's past in detail and attempts to change the person's reaction to some elements of the past."
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Treating Alcoholism, 2004.
An analysis of cognitive behavioral therapy as an intervention in the treatment of alcoholism.
3,129 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 21 sources, MLA, AU$ 147.95
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This paper examines the complex nature of treatment of alcohol dependence. The paper explores what supports an empirically based intervention and the factors that impact on the interpretation of the evidence for an intervention. Cognitive behavioral therapy is discussed in relation to the treatment of alcoholism and its strengths and considerations are described. The New Zealand context of the factors impacting on the treatment of alcoholism is reviewed and related to known programs concerning the intervention of cognitive behavioral therapy.
Outline
Introduction
What Makes an Empirically Supported Intervention?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The New Zealand Context of Interventions of Alcoholism
Areas of Knowledge Requiring Further Research
Conclusions
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"Alcohol closely followed by cannabis is the main drug of abuse in New Zealand with, to a much lesser degree, hallucinogens, stimulants, and opioids. (Huriwai 2002) Interventions utilized in the treatment of alcoholism are diverse and well documented in the literature. Several studies have explored the success and comparison of these interventions. A theme within the literature is the complexity of researching interventions in the area of mental health and alcohol and other drug use. Evidence based medicine is considered the goal of health research. It is through this research that health professionals seek to make decisions about the care provided for the consumer of health services. (Williams and Garner 2002) It can clearly be seen from the literature that for an intervention to be considered empirically supported it would require more than a single or limited group of studies. (Harari 2001)"
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Alcoholism, 2001.
A brief overview of causes and treatments of alcoholism.
2,318 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 114.95
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This paper provides an overview of the disease, some of its effects on people and their families, and some of the successful treatment regimens developed over the years for this problem. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"People have been brewing and fermenting alcoholic drinks since the dawn of time. When it is consumed in moderate amounts, alcoholic beverages are relaxing and in some cases may even have beneficial effects on health. However, consumed in excess, alcohol is poisonous to human systems and is considered a toxic drug (hence the term, ?intoxicated?). Nearly 100,000 Americans die each year as a result of alcohol abuse, and alcohol is a factor in more than half of the country's homicides, suicides and traffic accidents. ?Alcohol abuse also plays a role in many social and domestic problems, from job absenteeism and crimes against property to spousal and child abuse? (?Alcohol Abuse,? 1998). The research is also consistent is showing that the consumption of alcohol (together with tobacco) constitutes the nation?s most common drug abuse problem. ?Almost 20,000 alcohol-induced deaths occur each year. In addition, alcohol is involved in some 16,000 traffic deaths (about 38 percent of all traffic deaths) annually? (Wright, 1999)."
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Adolescent Alcohol Abuse, 2004.
This paper explores the treatment of alcohol abuse in adolescents in New Zealand.
3,714 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 21 sources, MLA, AU$ 164.95
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This paper examines how the impact of alcohol abuse by New Zealand adolescents is a complex puzzle affecting the individual, family and society as a whole. In New Zealand today, more adolescents are using and abusing alcohol more often and in larger amounts than ever before. The impact of this drinking by teens is reflected in the public health system and in New Zealand?s high schools. It seeks to explore the nature of alcohol abuse in adolescence and considers treatment and prevention issues for adolescents experiencing alcohol abuse. Where as there is broad range of treatment and prevention perspectives, the relationship of the family in treatment and prevention is the focus of this paper.
Outline
Adolescence and Alcohol Abuse
Treatment of Adolescents Who Abuse Alcohol
Prevention of Adolescents Who Abuse Alcohol
Conclusions
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"The use of alcohol during adolescence has unique significance. Adolescents may be defined on the basis of biological, psychosocial and statutory criteria. However the commonly held definition is people of the age 12 to 18 years being adolescent to young adult. The teen will be responding to pressure from peers as he or she attempts to find their place in their social group. Adolescence is a time of socially deviant behaviors and it is note worthy that the use of alcohol or other drugs may be part of the normal attempts to accomplish the developmental tasks of adolescents. This impacts on the complexity of assessment when attempting the find a view of the alcohol use within the murky web of adolescence."
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Alcoholism, 2005.
An overview of the causes of alcoholism and treatment available.
1,452 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 78.95
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The paper begins with a definition of alcohol dependence. It examines the symptoms and the causes of alcoholism and looks at levels of alcoholic tolerance. The paper examines consequences of alcoholic misuse and the various types of treatment available.
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"The consequences of alcohol misuse are serious-in many cases, life threatening. Heavy drinking can increase the risk for certain cancers, especially those of the liver, esophagus, throat, and larynx (voice box). Heavy drinking can also cause liver cirrhosis, immune system problems, brain damage, and harm to the fetus during pregnancy. In addition, drinking increases the risk of death from automobile crashes as well as recreational and on-the-job injuries. Furthermore, both homicides and suicides are more likely to be committed by persons who have been drinking. In purely economic terms, alcohol-related problems cost society approximately $185 billion per year. In human terms, the costs cannot be calculated."
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Introduction to Alcoholism: What is it and How Do You Treat it?, 2002.
A paper which defines alcoholism and explores various forms of treatment.
2,210 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 110.95
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The paper introduces alcoholism, defining it as a disease that is chronic, incurable and causes the person to need the alcohol in order to function. The paper discusses symptoms of alcoholism and then proceeds to study forms of treatment such as detoxification and AA. Finally, the importance of the social worker's role in alcohol treatment is discussed and stressed.
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"One thing that has not been spoken about is how differently a patient will react to treatment if the patient is also suffering from one of the aforementioned conditions. An alcoholic with an addiction to cocaine will certainly react differently in a detox situation than an alcoholic with a nicotine addiction. Not to mention the possible presence of some type of liver damage, or other serious medical problem that could harm the patient far more than the treatment may be prepared for. Caseworkers face many life-altering decisions when it comes to the management of such cases of alcoholism and their comorbidity. It seems to be so common that research is really needed in order to aid workers recognize all of the possible complications, as well as the more appropriate treatment plan for these patients. (NIAAA, 1991)"
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PTSD and Alcoholism/Addiction, 2005.
An examination of the relationship between post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcoholism/addiction in an effort to determine whether a correlation exists between PTSD and alcoholism.
4,251 words (approx. 17.0 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 182.95
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This study examines the link between post traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism/addiction. The author proposes a quantitative correlation analysis of the relationship between PTSD and alcoholism be conducted to identify the influence of trauma on subsequent alcohol abuse in patients varying in age from 13-70. A survey of the literature available on PTSD and alcohol/substance abuse on patients is conducted leading to a conclusion that a direct relationship does exist between post traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism. This conclusion coincides with a large body of evidence and prior studies which link the prevalence of traumatic disorders with alcohol and substance abuse as well as relapse from treatment programs.
Abstract
Narrative
Introduction
Background to the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Methods
Literature Review
Alcoholism and Post traumatic Stress Disorder: Overview
PTSD and Co-morbidity of Alcoholism: The Role of Trauma
Childhood Abuse and Gender Differences in PTSD
Association Between Alcoholism and Emotion
Genetic and Environmental Influences
Models of Assessment/Conclusions
References
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"Studies suggest that the use of alcohol or other drugs may provide patients dealing with trauma with a temporary distraction and relief from the thoughts, feelings and negative emotions associated with the event (ISTSS, 2003) and that substance abuse is generally chronic because the relief provided is only temporary in nature. Further there is evidence to suggest that alcohol abuse may be utilized as a means of self medication against traumatic memories and experiences (ISTSS, 2003; Thornton, 2003).
Given this information it is critical to examine whether or not a specific relationship exists between substance abuse and PTSD in order to identify treatment methods that are most likely to benefit patients demonstrating co morbid existence of PTSD and substance abuse problems. "
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Alcoholism as a Social Problem, 2005.
A report on alcoholism, defined as the preoccupation with alcoholic beverages, that extends to a situation where an individual's personal, family, social and work life are affected by it.
2,830 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 18 sources, APA, AU$ 135.95
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The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of the negative effects that alcoholism has on the individual, his family and his community. This paper identifies and analyzes the basis for alcoholism on different types of individuals and gives the possible treatments.
Outline:
Introduction
Alcohol Consumption: An Emerging Public and Social Health Issue
Alcohol Consumption and Pregnant Women
Alcohol Consumption and Cognitive Behavior
Family History (FH) of Alcoholism and the Stability of Personality in
Young Adulthood
The Role of Development in the Relation between Personality and Family History of Alcohol
Alcoholism and Older People
Family Stressors and Alcohol Problems
Brief Intervention and Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol Consumption and Psychologist Help
Conclusion
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"Psychologists who are trained and experienced in treating alcohol problems can be helpful in many ways. Before the drinker seeks assistance, a psychologist can guide the family or others in helping to increase the drinker's motivation to change. A psychologist can begin with the drinker by assessing the types and degrees of problems the drinker has experienced. The results of the assessment can offer initial guidance to the drinker about what treatment to seek and help motivate the problem drinker to get treatment. Individuals with drinking problems definitely improve their chances of recovery by seeking help early. Using one or more of several types of psychological therapies, psychologists can help people address psychological issues involved in their problem drinking. A number of these therapies, including cognitive-behavioral coping skills treatment and motivational enhancement therapy, were developed by psychologists."
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Alcoholism, 2006.
This paper discusses the deviant behaviors of alcoholism, especially social and dependency behaviors.
3,920 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 15 sources, APA, AU$ 171.95
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This paper explains that both chronic alcoholism and alcohol abuse result in deviant behaviors that vary from the cultural norms, such as increased aggression and violent behaviors. The author points out that studies indicate that alcoholism can be treated by relieving many of the deviant behaviors associated with the disease through complete abstinence, which may be coupled with counseling or therapeutic measures to help minimize the effects of negative behaviors or negative coping patterns that contribute to alcoholism. The paper stresses that alcoholism is not a disease to be treated lightly because, with immediate attention and appropriate response, victims can go on to lead normal and productive lives, as can the family members impacted by the effects of alcoholism.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Causes of Alcoholism
Different Types Alcoholism Elaborated
Detailed Analysis Types and Trends Alcoholism
Summary of Review
Conclusions
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"There are biological differences that exist between social drinkers and alcohol dependent drinkers or alcoholics. Alcohol dependent drinkers for example exhibit higher levels of certain biochemicals in the blood, including aspartate aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyltransferase and carbohydrate deficient transferring. Non drinkers and social drinkers levels of these chemicals and blood alcohol levels tend however to be very similar. Alcohol abuse is also a category differentiated from alcoholism, as described earlier in this analysis."
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Views on Alcoholism in the 1930s and 1940s, 1994.
A look at changing popular and medical views including the disease concept. A.A., socioeconomics, repeal of Prohibition, research, women alcoholics and post-war treatments.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 114.95
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"Throughout the nineteenth century attempts were made to propagate the conception of alcoholism as a disease (Schmidt, Smart, & Moss, 1968, p. 4). In fact, there was a small number of institutions in which alcoholics were treated as ill persons. However, by the late nineteenth century, most of these centers were closed or taken over for the treatment of mental disease. Some describe the failure of the various institutions for alcoholics to inefficient management and to a lack of clarity in the formulation of the illness concept of alcoholism. Added to these causes was the nineteenth-century view, shared by the community and the medical profession, that alcoholism was a vice of the poor.
In North American literature of the late nineteenth century and early twentieth centuries, there was a change of emphasis in..."
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Alcoholism, 2004.
Research study on the subject of alcoholism within families, or what is known as parental alcoholism.
9,500 words (approx. 38.0 pages), 27 sources, APA, AU$ 312.95
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This study focuses on the effects and consequences alcoholic parents have on adult children. A major part of this study is a comparison and analysis made on adult children with alcoholic parents and adult children with non-alcoholic parents. The paper also includes the result of a survey conducted on college students, which provides the data used for analysis. Furthermore, to demonstrate that parental alcoholism is a problem not specific to a particular society, and that it is a problem being faced by many families worldwide, multicultural aspects of the subject are included.
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"The effect of alcoholism is most visible in the adolescence period of a child with alcoholic parents. This is due to the fact that the period of adolescence is where the social ability of a child to interact and relate with others in a mature manner starts to develop. Also, it is the period where the viewpoint and attitude of a child towards the nature of other people and his environment starts to establish."
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