sheltered workshop

a rehabilitation facility that provides a controlled, noncompetitive, supportive working environment and individually designed work settings for people with disabilities. Work experience and related services are provided to assist individuals in achieving specific vocational goals. Sheltered workshops differ from supported employment in that the latter occurs in a competitive, noncontrolled working environment.

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Psychology term of the day

January 27th 2025

psychopathy

1. a synonym for antisocial personality disorder.

2. formerly, any psychological disorder or mental disease. —psychopathic adj.