Results of a Study by Simon Et Al

question 112

Multiple Choice

Results of a study by Simon et al.(2009) found that caregivers of stroke victims were 2.5 times more likely to

• A)Experience stress-related illnesses.
• B)Experience a divorce within 1 year of caregiving duties.
• C)Have a substance abuse problem.
• D)Evidence significant psychological distress.

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Definitions:

Groups

Collections of individuals who interact with one another, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity.

Individuals

Persons considered separately from a group or collectively in terms of personal or unique characteristics.

Pooled Decision Making

A process in which multiple individuals contribute to the making of a decision, combining their knowledge, skills, and perspectives.

Decision Complexity

The level of difficulty and intricacy involved in making a decision, influenced by the number of variables, outcomes, and uncertainties.