A Health Psychologist Can Help a Cardiac Patient Restore His

question 35

Multiple Choice

A health psychologist can help a cardiac patient restore his or her quality of life by

• A)addressing fears of having another heart attack
• B)setting up a post surgical exercise program
• C)developing the conviction that change is inevitable
• D)teaching appropriate dietary skills
• E)referring the patient to a cardiologist

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Symbols

Representations, such as characters or images, that stand for or signify an idea, object, or relationship.

Abstractions

The process of extracting the underlying essence or general principles of a concept or an observable phenomenon, often leading to a more generalized understanding.

Formal Operational

Refers to the stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory where individuals develop the ability to think abstractly and reason logically.

Freud's Arguments

Refers to the theories and concepts developed by Sigmund Freud that suggest the human psyche is structured into three parts: the id, ego, and superego, emphasizing the role of unconscious processes in shaping behavior and personality.