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Assimilation-contrast theory refers to the idea advanced by Sherif and Hovland in the 1960s that a person's current position serves as a point of reference in relation to an attempt to persuade, assimilating positions close to his or her own and contrasting (or rejecting) positions discrepant from his or her own.

Assimilative activities refer to exercises that prevent or alleviate losses in domains that are personally relevant for self -esteem and identity.

Assisted human reproduction (AHR) refers to any activity undertaken for the purpose of facilitating human reproduction

Assisted living refers to housing or living arrangements for the elderly, infirm, or disabled, in which housekeeping, meals, medical care, and other assistance is available to residen

Assisted living facilities refer to a supportive living arrangement for people who need assistance with activities of daily livings (ADLs) or individual activities of daily livings (I

The Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) uses fresh, as opposed to frozen, non-donor eggs or embryos. The egg is harvested from the woman who is trying to become pregnant, fertilized, and then, if the fertilization is successful, transferred to the uterus.

Assisted suicide refers to suicide committed with the assistance of a physician by a person terminally ill or in unmanageable pain
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Assisted suicide refer to actions in which one person intentionally acts to end his or her life and secures assistance from another individual who intends to help the first person achieve that result.

Assistive devices refer to tools that enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions ; for example, adapted computer keyboards, telephone headsets, enhanced co