Finckenauer and Gavin Describe a Cycle They Call the Panacea

question 104

Multiple Choice

Finckenauer and Gavin describe a cycle they call the panacea phenomenon. The fourth step is:

• A) Frustration builds, and the program is labeled a failure
• B) An intervention is proposed as the latest and greatest plan, but with deeply unrealistic expectations
• C) Policy makers return to the proverbial drawing board to develop a new intervention that will be labeled the next great thing, and the cycle will repeat itself
• D) The intervention is implemented but does not meet the unrealistic goals

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Definitions:

Hospitable Environment

A welcoming and conducive setting where individuals feel comfortable, safe, and valued.

Mood Fluctuations

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Sexual Response

The physiological and emotional reactions occurring in the body as a result of sexual stimulation.

Epididymis

A coiled tube located at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm.