Client: Since My Mother Was Diagnosed with Cancer, I've Been

question 37

Multiple Choice

Client: Since my mother was diagnosed with cancer, I've been really worried and concerned. She just doesn't look as well as she did before; she needs a lot more rest.​Which of the following interviewer responses is reflection of feeling?

• A)​"Your mother has cancer and she needs more rest."
• B)​"You seem really worried and concerned about your mother."
• C)​"Your mother looks well, but she needs more rest."
• D)"Umm, tell me more."

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Definitions:

Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, often elaborated into an organized system.

Amygdala

A section of the brain's limbic system involved in processing emotions, including fear, pleasure, and anger.

Genetic Predisposition

An inherited tendency or increased likelihood to develop a particular trait or disease based on one's genetics.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.