Don Has Been Suffering from Some Intense Feelings of Anxiety

question 173

Multiple Choice

Don has been suffering from some intense feelings of anxiety and decides to seek some help from a psychotherapist. Unfortunately, there is long waiting list and the first available appointment is 9 weeks away. Disappointed, Don decides to put his name on the waiting list anyway. A few weeks pass and even though he has done nothing to address the problem, Don's anxiety symptoms begin to fade and eventually disappear. This example best demonstrates the phenomenon called:

• A) insight.
• B) spontaneous remission.
• C) the placebo effect.
• D) the deterioration effect.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Social Variable

An element that can vary among individuals within a society, such as income, education level, or age, influencing behaviors and social outcomes.

Social Classes

A ranking of people into higher or lower positions of respect.