Because Gretchen Is Afraid of Contracting Infectious Diseases,she Compulsively Avoids

question 42

Multiple Choice

Because Gretchen is afraid of contracting infectious diseases,she compulsively avoids shaking people's hands or touching doorknobs.Research suggests that an especially effective treatment for her difficulty would involve

• A) client-centered therapy.
• B) psychodynamic therapy.
• C) cognitive therapy.
• D) behavioral conditioning therapy.

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Definitions:

Rh Incompatibility

A condition where a pregnant woman's blood type is Rh-negative and her unborn baby’s blood type is Rh-positive, potentially leading to health problems in the baby.

Rh-Positive

Refers to the presence of the Rh antigen on the surface of red blood cells, a significant factor in blood transfusion compatibility.

Rh-Negative

Refers to the absence of the Rh factor, a protein on the surface of red blood cells, significant in blood transfusion and pregnancy compatibility situations.

Rubella

A contagious viral disease characterized by a distinctive red rash, usually mild in children but can cause serious congenital defects if contracted by pregnant women.