A Therapist Who Is Caring for Someone with an Illness

question 163

Multiple Choice

A therapist who is caring for someone with an illness anxiety disorder should expect to find which of the following?

• A) numerous somatic symptoms
• B) delay in seeking treatment from a medical professional
• C) physical symptoms that affect voluntary motor or sensory functioning
• D) frequent checking of the body for signs of illness

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Definitions:

Expected Behaviours

The actions or reactions that are anticipated in a particular context or role, often based on social, cultural, or organizational norms.

Cultural Distance

The extent to which cultures differ in values.

Work Centrality

The importance of work in an individual's life and its role in defining self-worth, identity, and social status.

Gen Ys

A demographic cohort, also known as Millennials, born approximately between the early 1980s and mid-1990s, notable for their familiarity with digital technology, media, and communications.