Tutor profile: Taylor W.

What is the difference between spirituality and religion, and the importance of that in social work?

Spirituality is a process of human life and development that focuses on finding a sense of meaning or purpose while also focuses on relationships with oneself, the universe, and other beings. Religion is more institutionalized with a pattern of values, beliefs, and behaviors involving a community of adherents with relation to spirituality. As a social worker, one has to be mindful and respectful to different views and beliefs while critically examining their own.

What are probiotics and what impact do they have on health?

Probiotics are strains of good bacteria that enhance health in the gut, helping move food efficiently through the digestive tract.

An individual was in an accident that caused some brain injury. It seems he cannot form new memories but can remember experiences prior to his accident. What is he experiencing and what part of the brain is likely damaged?

The hippocampus located within the limbic system likely received some damage causing this individual to have anterograde amnesia.