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social rehabilitation

1. the achievement of a higher level of social functioning by individuals with mental disorders or disabilities through group activities and participation in clubs and other community organizations.

2. the achievement of a higher level of independent functioning and social participation by individuals with physical impairments or disabilities through assistance with their activities of daily living as well as with employment, transportation, and appropriate housing.

3. services and assistance provided to help criminal offenders establish new, noncriminal ways of life and become productive members of the community.

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February 28th 2025

coaction task

coaction task

any performance, competition, work assignment, or other goal-oriented activity that individuals execute in the presence of one or more other individuals who are performing a similar type of task. Examples include an aerobics exercise session and students taking a written test in a classroom. Compare audience task.