Which of the Following Are the Major Factors Driving Healthcare

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the major factors driving healthcare costs in the United States? Select all that apply.

• A) Aging of the population
• B) Increase in the birth rate
• C) Research and development
• D) Demand for services in the current economy

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Definitions:

Negative Transference

In psychotherapy, a psychological phenomenon where a patient projects feelings of anger, hatred, or disappointment onto the therapist, often rooted in past relationships.

Desensitization

A process in psychology used to reduce phobic or negative reactions to stimuli by gradually exposing the individual to the stimuli in a controlled manner.

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavior modification that involves using unpleasant stimuli to discourage undesirable behaviors.

Negative Transference

A psychological phenomenon where an individual projects feelings of negativity or hostility from past relationships onto a new person, often a therapist.