The Client Jiggles His or Her Legs Nervously While Talking

question 47

Multiple Choice

The client jiggles his or her legs nervously while talking about a forthcoming medical examination.This is a ____.

• A)discrepancy between statement and other verbal behavior
• B)discrepancy between what one says and what one does
• C)discrepancy between a client and a situation
• D)discrepancy in nonverbal behaviors

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Definitions:

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, controlling and coordinating bodily functions.

Psychoneuroimmunology

An interdisciplinary field studying the interaction between psychological processes, the nervous system, and the immune system.

Examination Stress

The anxiety, tension, or fear experienced before or during academic tests or examinations, often affecting performance.

Immune Function

The collective activities and capabilities of the immune system to recognize and fight foreign substances, infections, and diseases.