Where Do Most Cerebral Abscesses Spread From

question 15

Multiple Choice

Where do most cerebral abscesses spread from?

• A) Middle ear infections
• B) Mastoiditis
• C) Paranasal sinus infections
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Resistance

In psychotherapy, the act of opposing or struggling against the insights or interventions of the therapist, often considered a natural part of the therapeutic process.

Catharsis

A psychological process in which expressing or experiencing strong emotions leads to a feeling of emotional release or purification.

Countertransference

A phenomenon of psychotherapy in which therapists’ own feelings, history, and values subtly influence the way they interpret a patient’s problems.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory originated by Sigmund Freud that suggests human behavior is influenced by unconscious motives and conflicts deriving from childhood experiences.