Which of the Following Factors Would Not Serve to Increase

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors would not serve to increase the utilization of social and health services by older persons of color?

• A) increased numbers of bilingual and bicultural staff
• B) services that build upon and respect cultural values and community strengths
• C) centralized services for all ethnic minorities to use
• D) free transportation provided to services

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy method used to reduce phobias, anxiety, and fears through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation.

Relaxation Techniques

Various practices used to reduce stress and anxiety, promoting a state of calm and physical relaxation.

Flooding

A psychological treatment method where individuals are exposed to their fears or phobias in a controlled and safe environment, with the aim of extinguishing the fear response.

Paradoxical Intent

A therapeutic technique in which a person tries to bring about a feared outcome, often resulting in the reduction of the fear’s intensity.