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Advanced empathic responses a term which is used in which after becoming proficient at conversational empathic responses, clinicians are encouraged to make these kinds of responses which often bring about deeper levels of understanding for the client. They include the use of analogies, metaphors, visual images, and the pointing out of contrasting feelings.

Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome refers to a condition in which a patient wakes up too early in the morning and gets sleepy early in the evening.

Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome (ASPS) refers to phases of the daily sleep/wake cycle are advanced with respect to clock time. This is classified as a Circadian rhythm disorder. The sleep p

Adversarial System refers to the state and defense represent their evidence as vigorously as possible

Adverse event refers to any undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical product in a patient. The event is serious and should be reported when the patient outcome is death or is life-threatening; results in hospitalization, disability, or congenital anomaly; or requires intervention to prevent permanent impairment or damage. This definition is according to the United States Food and Drug Administration.

Adverse impact refers to an employment practice that results in members of a protected class being negatively affected at a higher rate than members of the majority class.

In psychology, "adversity" refers to a difficult or challenging situation that an individual faces, which can include physical, emotional, or social stressors. Adversity can vary in severity and duration, and can have significant impacts on an individual's mental health and well-being..

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