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Differences in Individuals

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Abstract

In this chapter we shall consider how age, temperament, social/cultural environment and mental and physical capacity can affect the ways in which needs are satisfied. This will further your understanding of the differences in individuals. To do this you will find a series of profiles from which you will be able to compare individuals’ abilities to satisfy their own needs and be able to identify when assistance is required from others. You should start at the top right-hand section of the profile and continue in a clockwise direction as shown in Figure 2.1.

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Hunt, P.J., Sendell, B. (1987). Differences in Individuals. In: A Personal Approach to Patient Care. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-08562-0_2

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