During the Interview, the Medical Assistant Questions the Patient as Follows

question 34

Multiple Choice

During the interview, the medical assistant questions the patient as follows: "Describe your pain for me. What has been going on with you since you were last here? How has your appetite been? How have you been sleeping?" What are these examples of?

• A) Closed questions
• B) Being nosy
• C) Being judgmental
• D) Open questions

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Definitions:

Identity Diffusion

An identity status that characterizes those who have no commitments and who are not in the process of exploring alternatives.

James Marcia

A developmental psychologist known for his work on adolescent identity development and his theory of identity status.

Exploration

The act of searching or traveling for the purpose of discovery, especially in unfamiliar areas.

Commitment

The decision to devote oneself to a cause or another person.