Regulation of the Functions That an Extended-Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)can

question 14

Multiple Choice

Regulation of the functions that an extended-functions dental assistant (EFDA) can legally perform is decided by the:

• A)state dental association.
• B)American Dental Association (ADA).
• C)state board of dentistry.
• D)American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA).

Identify the effectiveness and psychological bases of humor as a coping mechanism.

Define catastrophic thinking and its effects on emotional well-being.

Recognize the subjective nature of stress experience.

Describe techniques and therapies for altering irrational thinking patterns to manage stress.

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Definitions:

Cognitive restructuring

A therapy technique in cognitive behavioral therapy that aims to help individuals identify and challenge irrational or maladaptive thoughts and replace them with more adaptive ones.

Activating event

In cognitive behavioral therapy, an event that triggers a cognitive or emotional response, leading to specific behavioral outcomes.

Control

In experimental research, it refers to the standard against which the effects of a test are compared.

Avoiding coping

A coping strategy where an individual avoids facing a problem or situation, thus delaying dealing with the stress it causes.