Considering the Fact That Many of the Health Problems of Older

question 101

Multiple Choice

Considering the fact that many of the health problems of older adults are chronic rather than acute, which of the following is likely to be a concern about the medical system?

• A) Medicare does not have special provisions for chronic illnesses.
• B) Costs of prescription drugs are still not subsidized for the elderly.
• C) The medical system is still based on a "cure" rather than a "care" model.
• D) Home visits are not emphasized over hospital stays.

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Definitions:

Habituation

The process by which an organism decreases or ceases its responses to a repetitive or prolonged stimulus, indicating a basic form of learning.

Behavioral Contrast

occurs when a change in the conditions of reinforcement for one behavior leads to a change in the rate of responding for another behavior.

Disinhibition

The process by which a suppressed behavior is re-expressed following the removal or reduction of inhibition or restraint.

Habituation

The psychological process where there is a decrease in response to a stimulus after being repeatedly exposed to it, signifying a form of learning or adaptation.