Which Are Examples of Primary and Secondary Gains That Clients

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which are examples of primary and secondary gains that clients diagnosed with somatoform pain disorders may experience?

• A)Primary: chooses to seek a new doctor; secondary: euphoric feeling from new medications
• B)Primary: euphoric feeling from new medications; secondary: chooses to seek a new doctor
• C)Primary: receives get-well messages; secondary: pain prevents attendance at family reunion
• D)Primary: pain prevents attendance at family reunion; secondary: receives get-well messages

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Definitions:

Physical Response

The bodily reaction to stimuli, encompassing everything from reflexes to complex responses like the fight or flight reaction.

Stressor

Any event, situation, or stimulus that causes stress or a physiological response to challenge or threat.

Varied Diet

A diet that includes a wide range of different foods to ensure intake of an assortment of nutrients necessary for good health.

Moderate Exercise

Physical activity that is not too strenuous but sufficient to improve or maintain one's fitness level, often recommended for overall health.