Edward Has a Fear of Being Contaminated When Shaking Hands

question 117

Multiple Choice

Edward has a fear of being contaminated when shaking hands with others,touching doorknobs,and being in crowded public spaces,such as subway cars.He washes his hands roughly 100 times a day.His doctor has recently prescribed an antidepressant to increase his level of serotonin.Which approach to psychological disorders does this exemplify?

• A)The psychotherapeutic model
• B)The medical model
• C)The psychological model
• D)The self-actualization model

Identify behaviors and statements indicative of a higher risk for suicide attempts.

Recognize the connection between psychological states and biochemical brain functions in suicidal behavior.

Understand the importance of continuity in care and monitoring during the recovery from suicidal ideation.

Differentiate between effective and ineffective responses to patients expressing suicidal thoughts.

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Definitions:

Altruistic Donation

This is the act of donating an organ or tissue without receiving any financial or material compensation in return.

Presumed Consent

A policy where individuals are presumed willing to donate their organs upon death unless they have explicitly stated otherwise.

Informed Consent

The process by which a patient or research participant agrees to undergo a specific medical intervention or participate in research after receiving and understanding all the relevant facts and implications.

Rawlsian

Pertaining to the philosophical ideas of John Rawls, especially his theory of justice which emphasizes fairness and the "veil of ignorance" principle in ethical decision making.