Freud Would Have Argued That a Person Who Obsessively Washes

question 104

Multiple Choice

Freud would have argued that a person who obsessively washes their hands ________.

• A) has some sort of neurological deficit
• B) is experiencing some form of conscious distress
• C) is reacting to an unacceptable unconscious sexual or aggressive impulse
• D) is angry at themselves or someone else

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Definitions:

Hemostasis

The physiological process which stops bleeding at the site of an injury while maintaining blood in a fluid state within the vascular system.

Granulation

The formation of new, fibrous tissue during the healing process of a wound, characterized by small, red, grain-like bumps.

Braden Scale

A tool used in healthcare to predict the risk of developing pressure ulcers by assessing factors like sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear.

Pressure Ulcer

A type of injury to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure, often seen in bedridden patients.