For Which of the Following Patients Is a "Talk Down

question 33

Multiple Choice

For which of the following patients is a "talk down" indicated?

• A) 26-year-old who took LSD and is panicked because spiders are after him
• B) 18-year-old who is having a "bad trip" after taking PCP for the first time
• C) 59-year-old whose heart is racing after trying cocaine
• D) 47-year-old who is a chronic alcoholic and is demanding help

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Definitions:

The Halo Effect

The halo effect is a cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait influences the perception of other traits of an individual or object.

Social Information Processing

Involves how individuals perceive, interpret, and respond to social information in their environment, affecting their social interactions and outcomes.

Social Comparison

Social Comparison is the process by which individuals evaluate their own abilities, qualities, and situations against those of others to form judgments about themselves.

Job Characteristics Model

A theory that proposes that the nature of an individual’s job or the characteristics of the work can influence their motivation, satisfaction, and performance.