Osherow Points Out That Jim Jones Carefully Controlled the Information

question 67

Multiple Choice

Osherow points out that Jim Jones carefully controlled the information that was available to his followers in order to prevent them from developing a questioning attitude regarding the Temple. In addition to controlling the flow of information, Jones also employed which of the following techniques to keep followers from adopting a critical view of life in the Temple?

• A) killing the messenger of bad news
• B) attacking the credibility of the sources of critical information
• C) developing an elaborate coded language, which was known only to the Temple faithful
• D) conducting rigorous and systematic brainwashing sessions where Temple followers who were beginning to question Jones' teachings would be reprogrammed

Identify strategies to reduce adverse medication effects in older adults.

Recognize the importance of comprehensive medication review for older adults.

Understand the role of patient education in managing medication for older adults.

Understand and apply institutional and professional guidelines in clinical practice.

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