One Way to Help the Patient Feel More Comfortable and Relaxed

question 29

Multiple Choice

One way to help the patient feel more comfortable and relaxed is to:

• A)initiate conversation with the patient.
• B)ask the patient whether he or she has any questions about the treatment.
• C)give the patient a magazine and leave him or her alone.
• D)do both a and b

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Definitions:

Unconscious Motives

Drives and desires that reside in the unconscious mind, influencing behavior without the individual's awareness.

Cognitive Models

Theoretical constructs that represent understanding of how cognitive processes work, often used in psychology to explain behaviors and thoughts.

Unproductive Thinking

Thought processes that do not lead to desired outcomes, often characterized by circular reasoning or fixation on irrelevant details.

Behavioral Self-Monitoring

In behavior therapy, a method of keeping careful data on the frequency and consequences of the behavior to be changed.