Why Is It Important to Obtain a Social History in the Psychosocial

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Multiple Choice

Why is it important to obtain a social history in the psychosocial assessment?

• A)alcoholics tend to bond together
• B)drug addicts usually have no friends
• C)clients may not understand that relationships with non-problem drinkers is possible
• D)gradual changes in social activities and friends can be indicative of an alcohol or other drug problem

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Definitions:

Fetal Brain Activity

The process of neural development and functioning in the brain of a fetus, critical for healthy cognitive and physiological development.

Different Sounds

The variety of auditory stimuli that are distinct in pitch, tone, or duration, enabling the perception of a wide range of auditory information.

Moro Reflex

A reflex in which infants arch their back, fling out their arms and legs, and draw them back toward the chest in response to a sudden change in position.

Babinski Sign

The Babinski sign is a reflex observed in infants when the sole of the foot is stroked, causing the big toe to move upward; it typically disappears as the child matures.