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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of amelioration through individual interventions vs. transformation through ecological interventions. Be sure to address the importance of the reciprocal relationship between individual and ecology.

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The solution provides information, assistance and advise in tackling the task (see above) the topic of Ecological Intervention, with a focus on Individual Intervention Vs. Transformation.A simple outline is suggested together with key information to get the student started. Resources are also included for further exploration of the topic.

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Dear Student,
Hi and thank you for your patience. In this particular task you are being asked to talk about ecological interventions. I suggest using this simple outline therefore:

1. Definition of ecological interventions - 100 words
2. Individual ameliorative intervention vs. transformation - 75 words
3. Pros & Cons of amelioration/individual & ecology - 75 words

This outline should yield 250 words which should cover what you need. All the best with your studies!

Sincerely,
AE 105878/Xenia Jones
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On Ecological Interventions

What is an ecological intervention? In psychology, it is a kind of intervention that takes the view that the individual - his holistic self - is impacted by, and is a construction of his psychosocial environment. Ecology refers to the place the individual lives is, the community he is a part ...

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