Joanne's Mother Is 90 Years Old, Disabled, and in Need

question 38

Multiple Choice

Joanne's mother is 90 years old, disabled, and in need of assistance with daily living activities. Recently, Joanne and her husband suggested that Joanne's mother move in with them. This situation is an example of what the text refers to as

• A) elder care.
• B) family care.
• C) aged dependency.
• D) infirmity.

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Definitions:

Arachnophobia

An intense and irrational fear of spiders and other arachnids, leading to avoidance or distress at the thought or sight of them.

Obsession

Persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts that cause distress or anxiety.

Compulsion

An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, especially against one's conscious wishes.

Delusion

A false belief held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often occurring as a symptom of a psychiatric disorder.