The Only Effective Prevention Strategy Currently Available for Reducing the Spread

question 57

Multiple Choice

The only effective prevention strategy currently available for reducing the spread of AIDS appears to be

• A)a vaccine.
• B)medications.
• C)changing high-risk behavior.
• D)educating people about the disease.

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Definitions:

Rebound Anxiety

Anxiety that can occur when one discontinues use of a tranquilizer.

Antianxiety Drugs

Medications designed to reduce symptoms of anxiety by affecting the chemistry of the brain.

Generalized Anxiety

A psychological disorder characterized by excessive, persistent, and often unrealistic worry about everyday things.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

A form of psychotherapy founded by Albert Ellis that focuses on resolving emotional and behavioral problems by confronting irrational beliefs and changing thought patterns.