Encouraging a Patient to Follow a Healthy Diet and Start

question 47

Multiple Choice

Encouraging a patient to follow a healthy diet and start an exercise program is an example of the growing emphasis on the concept of:

• A) wellness.
• B) complementary therapies.
• C) expanding consciousness.
• D) progressive health.

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Definitions:

Accommodation

In psychology, the process of adjusting one's cognitive structures to incorporate new information.

Schema

A cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, allowing individuals to make sense of their experiences and the world around them.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development.

Contact Comfort

The physical and emotional comfort that an individual receives from touching or being in close physical contact with others.