The basic premise behind secondary trauma theory is that individual stress symptoms are communicable, and those who are close to the trauma survivor can be “infected” with the trauma symptoms (Catherall, 1992a; Figley, 1995).

The basic premise behind secondary trauma theory is that individual stress symptoms are communicable, and those who are close to the trauma survivor can be “infected” with the trauma symptoms…

Continue ReadingThe basic premise behind secondary trauma theory is that individual stress symptoms are communicable, and those who are close to the trauma survivor can be “infected” with the trauma symptoms (Catherall, 1992a; Figley, 1995).

reduction of one’s reading speed to improve comprehension or enjoyment. Slow reading has recently gained

My response – Based on , I would say that slow reading is the systematic reduction of one’s reading speed to improve comprehension or enjoyment. Slow reading has recently gained…

Continue Readingreduction of one’s reading speed to improve comprehension or enjoyment. Slow reading has recently gained

Must Die: Scientific Theories that are Blocking Progress edited by John Brockman in 2014. Each

For this extra credit assignment, students will read short essays from the book, This Idea Must Die: Scientific Theories that are Blocking Progress edited by John Brockman in 2014. Each…

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