To Bill for a Procedure That Was NOT Medically Necessary

question 66

Multiple Choice

To bill for a procedure that was NOT medically necessary is considered:

• A) fraud.
• B) abuse.
• C) inaccurate.
• D) incomplete.

Appreciate the historical context and outcomes of pivotal psychological research on obedience, altruism, and prosocial behavior.

Understand the factors contributing to the diffusion of responsibility and the bystander effect.

Identify the conditions under which aggression and violence are more likely.

Discern how social, environmental, and biochemical factors influence human behavior, specifically aggression, and helping behavior.

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Definitions:

Researcher Allegiance

The tendency for the outcomes of scientific research to be influenced by the researcher's own beliefs or theoretical preferences.

Cognitive-Behavioral

An approach focused on identifying and changing maladaptive thinking and behavior patterns to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies.

Process-Experiential

An approach in psychotherapy that combines process-oriented and experiential techniques to enhance emotional and cognitive understanding and change.

Gestalt-Based

A therapy or approach focusing on the whole individual and their experiences in the present moment, rather than breaking them down into parts.