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When Taking a Patient's History, Which of the Following Components

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When taking a patient's history, which of the following components would reveal information about such illnesses as cancer or heart disease?


Definitions:

Instinct

A natural and usually unchanging behavioral pattern exhibited by animals when exposed to specific triggers.

Optimum Arousal

The level of mental stimulation at which a person performs best, varying from one individual to another.

Hierarchy Of Motives

A theory suggesting that human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, with basic needs being addressed before higher-level needs.

Drive-Reduction Theory

A theory suggesting that behavior is driven by the need to reduce drives such as hunger, which creates a state of tension.

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