When the Thought Required for an Action Has Become Routine

question 71

Multiple Choice

When the thought required for an action has become routine, and it appears that most aspects of the task are performed instinctively, the performance of the task is _____.

• A) automatic
• B) optimized
• C) compensated
• D) efficient

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Definitions:

Medication Nonadherence

When a patient does not follow their prescribed medication regimen, potentially leading to worsening health outcomes.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, resulting in some combination of delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

Health Insurance

A type of insurance coverage that pays for an individual's or group's medical and surgical expenses.

Inpatient Hospitalization

Medical treatment that involves admitting the patient to a hospital for at least one overnight stay, often needed for serious conditions or surgeries.