The Use of Hospice Services by Terminally Ill People in the United

question 101

True/False

The use of hospice services by terminally ill people in the United States has increased by about two-thirds in the past decade.

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Definitions:

Manic Episodes

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Family Pedigree

A diagram that shows the occurrence of phenotypes and/or genetic traits within a family across generations, often used to track the inheritance of diseases.

Unipolar Depression

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Life Stress Theory

A concept in psychology that suggests that life stressors, both major and minor, can lead to psychological disorders if not managed properly.