XMDRTB Is an Example of __________

question 6

Multiple Choice

XMDRTB is an example of __________.

• A)a new strain of an infectious disease
• B)a culture-specific syndrome
• C)medical pluralism
• D)the spread of a disease from Asia to the West through trade
• E)a disease that affects the rich more than the poor

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Definitions:

Cognitive Consistency

A psychological theory that suggests individuals are motivated to maintain consistency between their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors to reduce mental discomfort or dissonance.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce fear, anxiety, or aversions through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.

Progressive Relaxation

A technique for achieving a deep state of calm by tensing and then relaxing all the major muscle groups in sequence.

Exposure

The process of reducing fear or anxiety by gradually and repeatedly introducing the feared object or situation.