The Work of Sheldon Cohen and Colleagues Has Provided Strong

question 44

Multiple Choice

The work of Sheldon Cohen and colleagues has provided strong evidence for the link between psychology and physiology.The key finding of one of his recent studies is that the volunteers injected with a cold virus are ______.

• A)more likely to get sick if their parents lived apart and never spoke during their childhood compared to those from intact families
• B)more likely to get sick only if they have a history of hypochondriasis
• C)more likely to get sick if they are male
• D)less likely to get sick of they are in college compared to those not in college because of the high immunity resulting from high stress, highly contagious college environments

Comprehend the concepts of continuity of care and case management.

Distinguish between primary health care and primary care.

Understand the importance of safety measures for healthcare professionals in community settings.

Understand the differences and format characteristics between ICD-9-PCS and ICD-10-PCS coding systems.

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Definitions:

Serotonin-related Genetic Allele

Refers to a variant of a gene influencing the neurotransmitter serotonin, affecting mood and behavior.

Depression

An ongoing psychological issue involving constant feelings of sadness or a disinterest in usual activities, leading to major disruptions in daily functioning.

Genome-wide Association Studies

Research efforts aimed at identifying the genetic variants associated with various diseases by scanning the genomes of many individuals.

Molecular Genetics

The field of biology that studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level.