Kenneth Is Considering Moving into a Nursing Home

question 53

Multiple Choice

Kenneth is considering moving into a nursing home.Based on the findings of Rodin and Langer, which of the following should be of MOST concern to him?

• A)high staff to resident ratio raises the cost of care
• B)unnecessary restrictions that reduce residents' control
• C)strict safety requirements result in resident boredom
• D)policies limit staff from frequent interaction with residents and thus reduce residents' social contacts

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Definitions:

Automatic Repetition

The unconscious repetition of words, phrases, or actions, often occurring as a psychological response to stress or trauma.

Pronouns Reversal

A language development phenomenon where children mistakenly use personal pronouns ("I", "you", "he/she") the opposite way from the norm.

Socioeconomic Background

The social and economic factors that characterize the family environment in which a person is raised.

Ethnic Differences

Variations in practices, traditions, and behaviors among groups of people identified by shared ancestry, culture, or nationality.