When Psychologists Talk About Modifying Abnormal Behavior, They Are Referring

question 71

Multiple Choice

When psychologists talk about modifying abnormal behavior, they are referring to ____.

• A) attempting to understand the underlying cause of that behavior
• B) restricting the freedom of dangerous clients
• C) attempting to anticipate the future behaviors of clients
• D) using therapy to improve client behavior

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Definitions:

POMR

The problem-oriented medical record system is for keeping patients' charts. Information in a POMR includes the database of information about the patient and the patient's condition, the problem list, the diagnostic and treatment plan, and progress notes.

SOAP Records

An acronym that stands for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan, which outlines a method of documentation used by healthcare professionals to record patient information.

Health History Form

A document that details an individual's medical history, used by healthcare providers to assess patient health and make informed treatment decisions.

Family History

The record of diseases or health conditions in the relatives of an individual, which can impact their risk of developing similar conditions.