A Doctor Is Concerned That If a Patient Doesn't Have

question 8

Multiple Choice

A doctor is concerned that if a patient doesn't have an operation, the patient may become very ill. There is a very slight chance of blindness from the operation. The chance is so slight that the doctor does not tell the patient for fear the patient may not have the operation. The patient consents to the operation. The operation is not a success, and the patient goes blind. Which of the following is TRUE? The doctor has

• A)not committed a tort because he honestly acted in the patient's best interest.
• B)not committed a tort because the patient consented to the operation.
• C)committed the tort of assault.
• D)committed the tort of battery.
• E)committed a criminal assault.

Identify the dimensions of temperamental variation and their significance.

Recognize the importance of temperament in infancy and early development.

Understand the process and importance of conditioning in early development.

Identify cultural practices related to infant care and their developmental implications.

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Definitions:

Acquiring

The process of obtaining or gaining possession of something.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A psychotherapeutic approach that aims to solve problems concerning dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic process.

Systematic Desensitization Therapy

Type of behavior therapy that attempts to reduce client anxiety through relaxation techniques and progressive exposure to feared stimuli.

Behavior Modification

A therapeutic approach focusing on changing maladaptive behaviors through reinforcement and other learning principles.