Patients and Families Progress Through Various Stages of Reactions When

question 24

Multiple Choice

Patients and families progress through various stages of reactions when a diagnosis of a terminal illness is made.After the helplessness phase,a period of adjustment usually follows.This phase is characterized by:

• A) social reintegration.
• B) denial.
• C) guilt.
• D) acceptance.

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Definitions:

Biological Approach

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes the influence of physical and biological processes on behaviour and mental states.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone that plays key roles in development, reproductive function, and muscle mass, but is also present in females in smaller amounts.

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or injure another living being who is motivated to avoid such treatment.

Psychodynamic Approach

A psychological theory or approach that emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior, originated by Sigmund Freud.