Which of the Following Explains Why 'Capacity' Might Be Difficult

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why 'capacity' might be difficult to assess in the primary care (community/out-of-hospital) setting?

• A)An understanding of capacity can assist in recognition of the early warning signs of mental illness.
• B)The idea of capacity is relational and dependent on environment and circumstances.
• C)Evaluating capacity assists in pre-planning and recognition of deterioration in an individual's condition.
• D)Capacity is required for collaboration in care planning by the individual with health care providers

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging or discouraging certain behaviors.

Compulsive Habit

A behavior pattern that is repeated excessively and automatically, often without the individual's conscious intention.

Intake Interview

An initial meeting between a clinician and a client aimed at gathering information about the client's issues, history, and needs to inform treatment.

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon where an individual experiences a perceived improvement in condition due to their expectations, not because the treatment has a therapeutic effect.