The Institute of Medicine Classification System

question 3

Multiple Choice

The Institute of Medicine Classification system:

• A)defines prevention according to a population's proness to disease
• B)uses agent,host and environment to define prevention
• C)classifies prevention according to the risk of abuse in the target population
• D)classifies prevention according to the resiliency of the target population

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Definitions:

Carl Rogers

An influential American psychologist who founded the humanistic approach to psychology focusing on individual potential for growth and the importance of free will.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

A type of antidepressant medication that works by inhibiting the activity of certain enzyme systems in the brain, increasing levels of neurotransmitters.

Tyramine

A naturally occurring monoamine compound found in certain foods that can affect blood pressure and is particularly relevant for individuals taking MAOI antidepressants.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, typically measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).