In Preparation for Her Valve-Replacement Surgery in Her Heart, Sherry

question 2

Multiple Choice

In preparation for her valve-replacement surgery in her heart, Sherry was shown a video on the surgical procedure and postsurgical recovery. In addition, in private sessions with the clinical health psychologist, she learned to recognize signs of her own anxiety and how to control these. Sherry received training in

• A) behavioural control
• B) cognitive control
• C) informational control
• D) b and c

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Definitions:

Rationalizer

An individual who justifies actions or decisions with logical, albeit sometimes flawed, reasoning to accommodate personal biases or avoid cognitive dissonance.

Unethical Behaviour

Actions that are considered morally wrong according to the widely accepted standards of a community or society.

Ambiguous Situations

Circumstances or scenarios that lack clarity or have multiple interpretations.

Rationalizations

The process of providing reasonable explanations for behaviors, decisions, or business practices that may otherwise appear irrational or unjustified, often to align with societal norms or ethical standards.