integration

integration /in·te·gra·tion/ (in″tĕ-gra´shun)

1. anabolism.

2. coordination.

3. assimilation.

4. assimilation of genetic material from one bacterium (donor) into the chromosome of another (recipient).

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in·te·gra·tion (nt-grshn)

n.

1. The state of combination or the process of combining into completeness and harmony.

2. The organization of the psychological or social traits and tendencies of a personality into a harmonious whole.

3. A physiological increase or building up, as by accretion or anabolism.

4. A recombination event in which a genetic element is inserted.

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integration

[in′təgrā′shən]

Etymology: L, integrare, to make whole

1 the act or process of unifying or bringing together.

2 (in psychology) the organization of all elements of the personality into a coordinated functional whole that is in harmony with the environment, one of the primary goals in psychotherapy. It involves the assimilation of insight and the coordination of new and old data, experiences, and emotional reactions so that an effective change can occur in behavior, thinking, or feeling. See also insight. integrate, v.

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integration [in″tĕ-gra´shun]

1. assimilation; anabolic action or activity.

2. the combining of different acts so that they cooperate toward a common end; coordination.

3. constructive assimilation of knowledge and experience into the personality.

4. in bacterial genetics, assimilation of genetic material from one bacterium (donor) into the chromosome of another (recipient).

bilateral integration the coordinated use of both sides of the body during activity.

integration of learning the incorporation of previously acquired concepts and behaviors into a variety of new situations, a cognitive performance component of occupational therapy.

primary integration the recognition by a child that his or her body is a unit apart from the environment; it is probably not achieved before the second half of the first year of life.

secondary integration the sublimation of the separate elements of the early sexual instinct into the mature psychosexual personality.

vertical integration the structuring of hospital services in such a manner that a continuum of care is provided.

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integration

1. assimilation; anabolic action or activity.

2. the combining of different acts so that they cooperate toward a common end; coordination.

3. in bacterial genetics, assimilation of genetic material from one bacterium (donor) into the chromosome of another (recipient).

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industrial integration

integration of the various levels of an industry so that they are all working in unison, usually under the same ownership. Thus in the poultry industry it is commonplace for the same company to grow the feed, hatch the chickens, franchise feeders, slaughter the broiler output in their own plant and wholesale the dressed birds to retailers.

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integration

Informatics The successful interfacing of disparate platforms, versions of software, and devices into a coherent functioning information system Psychiatry The incorporation of new and old data, experience, and emotional capacities into the personality; also refers to the organization and amalgamation of functions at various levels of psychosexual development Vox populi The incorporation of multiple units into one; assimilation. See Horizontal integration, Osteointegration, Seamless integration, Vertical integration.

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Patient discussion about integration.

Q. How can I get my son into a normal school? He was diagnosed as autistic but he is intelligent and is able to go through normal education. But I don’t want him to be socially disconnected…

A. If done in a proper way it can be an excellent idea! Your son will flourish and will develop as best as he can. But if just moving him to a regular school without any preparation to him, class and teacher- that can end up very bad. So talk to the teacher the headmaster and councilor explain and work up a plan. Then it must be explained to the class. and don’t forget your son…he needs to understand that he might get unpleasant reactions sometimes.

Q. My child is suffering from autism and was told to have Auditory Integration Therapy…what is it?

A. An Alternative Treatments where the child listens to different sounds with the goal to improve on language comprehension and it helps receive more balanced sensory input from the environment they live in. It has been reported that children had significant behavioral and language gains after this treatment.