A Client Diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder States, "I Really Think

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder states, "I really think my future will improve because of my successful treatment choices. I'm going to make my life better." Which guiding principle of recovery has assisted this client?

• A) Recovery emerges from hope.
• B) Recovery is person-driven.
• C) Recovery occurs via many pathways.
• D) Recovery is holistic.

Understand the strategies for emphasizing positive information and de-emphasizing negative information in professional communications.

Identify and avoid the use of negative words or expressions in professional writing.

Recognize the ethical considerations in using positive emphasis and de-emphasization techniques.

Understand the impact of tone and word choice on reader perception and communication effectiveness.

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Definitions:

Fovea

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest due to the concentration of cones.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function best in bright light and enable color vision.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are extremely sensitive to light and enable vision in low light conditions but do not perceive color.

Cones

Retinal cells known as photoreceptors that operate optimally in well-lit conditions and facilitate the perception of colors.