The Complexity of the Healthcare Environment for Consumers Is Increased

question 10

Multiple Choice

The complexity of the healthcare environment for consumers is increased by:

• A) falling levels of education among the public.
• B) increased levels of poverty.
• C) complex compensatory systems and a variety of delivery systems.
• D) increased numbers of uninsured or underinsured.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

From the Greek word for seahorse; distinctive allocortical structure lying in the medial temporal lobe; participates in species-typical behaviors, memory, and spatial navigation and is vulnerable to the effects of stress.

Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal Axis

The Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal Axis is a complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands, regulating stress response and many body processes.

Chronic Stress

A constant sense of pressure and demand over an extended period, which can lead to significant health and psychological problems.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A psychological treatment approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic process.