Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Rheumatoid Arthritis

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning rheumatoid arthritis?

• A) It can destroy cartilage and erode bone.
• B) It is characterized by spontaneous remissions and unpredictable exacerbations.
• C) The cause may be metabolic, renal, or both.
• D) A and B

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Definitions:

Paradoxical Intent

A cognitive therapy technique in which an individual deliberately practices or exaggerates a feared behavior or thought in order to diminish its power.

Aversive Therapy

A form of behavioral therapy that involves using unpleasant stimuli to reduce or eliminate undesirable behavior.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it refers to any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response.

Unpleasant Stimulus

A stimulus that is generally undesirable or disagreeable to an individual, often leading to avoidance behavior.