Which of the Following Statements Is the Best Definition for Differential

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the best definition for differential diagnosis?

• A) A list of conditions the patient may have based on symptoms and results of the exam
• B) A problem that results from a disease or injury
• C) Another way of saying assessment
• D) The cause of a disease
• E) What the health care professional thinks the patient has

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Definitions:

Identification

A psychological process in which an individual assimilates attributes, beliefs, or standards of another person or group.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism by which socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behaviors.

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unwanted feelings, desires, or impulses onto someone else.

Withdrawal Coping

A stress management strategy involving retreating from problems or avoiding dealing with stressful situations.