A Gerontologist Published Data That He Received from an Elderly

question 88

Multiple Choice

A gerontologist published data that he received from an elderly Alzheimer's subject.The legal caregiver was unaware that this data was obtained from the subject,and was very upset upon learning about this issue.What type of ethical breach is this?

• A) Potent potential harm
• B) right to privacy
• C) true voluntary informed consent
• D) confidentiality

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Definitions:

Counterconditioning

A therapy technique used to replace negative responses to a stimulus with positive ones.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic method used to reduce phobia or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation paired with relaxation techniques.

Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that identifies irrational beliefs, challenges them, and encourages adopting more rational and adaptive beliefs.

Transference

In psychotherapy, the process by which patients project feelings and attitudes from a past relationship onto their therapist.