Guidelines for the Application of Developmental Research in Helping Professions

question 22

Multiple Choice

Guidelines for the application of developmental research in helping professions include

• A)keeping abreast of issues in the field and taking a multidimensional view of the influences on an individual.
• B)always assessing the developmental stage of each client.
• C)giving developmental theories an equal weight with your personal opinions.
• D)recognizing that developmental stage limits therapeutic progress.

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Definitions:

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, often associated with increased heart rate, alertness, and energy.

Medulla

A portion of the brainstem involved in autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Respiratory Failure

A medical condition where the respiratory system fails in one or both of its gas exchange functions: oxygenation and carbon dioxide elimination.

Stroke

A medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients.