All of the Following Actions Can Help Make Taking a History

question 15

Multiple Choice

All of the following actions can help make taking a history on a sensitive subject easier EXCEPT:

• A) attending a lecture or seminar on these sensitive subjects to learn more about them.
• B) using euphemisms and metaphors to ask embarrassing questions.
• C) asking some opening question to these subjects as practice.
• D) observing experienced clinicians ask these types of questions.

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Definitions:

Central Route

A method of persuasion that involves thoughtful consideration of the arguments and content of a message.

Emotional Cues

Subtle signals indicating someone's emotional state, often communicated through facial expressions, voice tone, or body language.

Attraction

In social psychology, an attitude of liking or disliking (negative attraction).

Fear Appeal

A persuasive communication strategy that aims to elicit fear in order to influence attitudes, intentions, and behaviors.