A Cluster of Cases in a Specific Population Occurring in a Brief

question 24

Multiple Choice

A cluster of cases in a specific population occurring in a brief period of time is called a(n)

• A)endemic.
• B)pandemic.
• C)outbreak.
• D)attack break.

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Definitions:

Reality Principle

A concept from psychoanalytic theory referring to the capacity of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it accordingly, often seen as counter to the pleasure principle.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of treatment, focusing on the development of coping skills to manage emotional distress and improve interpersonal relationships.

Maladaptive Behaviors

Actions or tendencies that inhibit an individual's ability to adjust healthily to particular situations.

Disorders

Conditions characterized by disruption of normal functioning in the body or mind, leading to distress or impaired function.