The Definition of Chronic Constipation Commonly Used by Health Care

question 8

Multiple Choice

The definition of chronic constipation commonly used by health care providers may include which symptom?

• A)Fewer than one bowel movement every 3 days
• B)Lumpy,hard stools at least 25% of the time
• C)Decrease in the frequency of bowel movements
• D)Two bowel movements or fewer per week

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Definitions:

Szasz

A psychiatrist and academic known for his criticisms of psychiatry and the concept of mental illness, emphasizing moral and human rights issues in mental health practices.

Social Control

involves mechanisms, strategies, and practices designed to regulate individual and group behavior, aiming to conform with the expected norms and values of society.

Mental Illness

A broad range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, behavior, and interaction with others.

Dimensional Approach

A method of understanding or diagnosing mental health issues by assessing them along a continuum rather than through categorical means; it acknowledges the complexity and varying degrees of psychological traits.