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Accelerant Detection Canines refer to dogs that can detect accelerants by scent
Acceptance, in spirituality, mindfulness, and human psychology, usually refers to the experience of a situation without an intention to change that situation.
Acceptance and commitment therapy are behavioral techniques which are combined with a focus on clients’ use of language to reduce distress. The focus is on accepting a feeling , event, or situation rather than avoiding it. Therapists help clients/patients commit to behaviors that fits with their values.
Acceptance stage is a term used in industrial and organizational psychology that refers to the fourth and final stage of emotional reaction to downsizing, in which employees accept that lay-offs will occur and are ready to take steps to secure their future.
Acceptance/Responsiveness is a dimension of parenting that describes the amount of responsiveness and affection that a parent displays toward a child.