The Combining Form Cephal/o Means

question 9

Multiple Choice

The combining form cephal/o means

• A)bone
• B)head
• C)muscle
• D)liver

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental unease felt by a person who simultaneously holds multiple conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Countertransference

A situation where a therapist, during the psychotherapy process, develops personal feelings toward the patient stemming from the therapist's own background.

Suppression

The conscious act of stopping oneself from thinking or feeling certain emotions.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unwanted or uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, or desires are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.