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Laura is 27, and present with "bleeding gums". She reports that they bleed sometimes when she touches them, but her friends tell her that this is normal as a person ages. She brushes twice a day, and usually visits the dentist yearly. She has generalized moderate gingivitis, and several 5 mm pockets. 1. Discuss 2 physical, psychological, behavioral, educational, social or personal factors that have an effect on the client's oral health. (2) 2. What problems do you see? What problems does the client see? (1) 3. Is motivational required? If no, why not? If yes, would you use the information, cognitive or behavioral approach? Why? Which theory could you use? Why? How could you increase self-efficacy? What could you say? (3) 4. Is skill learning required? How could you do this? What would you say? (2) 5. What would be a good goal for the next appointment? How would you measure it? How would your client measure it? (2) Answer in paragraph form, be specific and use inferences from each case and class discussions to support your statements