A Mother Calls and Informs You That Her Son Has

question 64

Multiple Choice

A mother calls and informs you that her son has a deep dog bite. Your response should be ____.

• A) "Your son needs immediate medical help."
• B) "I will leave a message for the physician."
• C) "As long as it is not bleeding, it is fine."
• D) "Call back if he is not feeling better tomorrow."
• E) "Put ice on the bite and apply a topical antibiotic."

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Definitions:

Anticipatory Socialization

The process of preparing for future changes in roles or social situations by adopting new norms and behaviors in advance.

Secondary Socialization

Follows primary socialization and occurs through participation in more specific groups with defined roles and expectations.

Role Distance

The gap or difference between the behavior expected of an individual in a specific role and the actual behavior exhibited by that individual.

Evolved Desire

Biological or psychological motivations that have developed over time through natural selection to promote survival and reproduction.