Actual Deficits Are

question 33

Multiple Choice

Actual deficits are:

• A)Generally smaller than actual deficits
• B)Generally larger than actual deficits
• C)Identical to actual deficits
• D)Opposite to actual deficits

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Definitions:

Holistic Treatment

A form of healing that considers the whole person -- body, mind, spirit, and emotions -- in the quest for optimal health and wellness.

Diagnosis

The process of identifying a disease or condition from its symptoms and signs through observation, tests, and other diagnostic procedures.

Sick Role

A concept that describes the social expectations and behavior of an individual who is recognized as ill and the exemption from certain social roles and responsibilities.

Parsons' Concept

A sociological theory proposed by Talcott Parsons that views illness as a form of deviance that disturbs the social function, necessitating the role of the "sick person" to seek professional help to return to health.