​A Person Who Uses Some Form of CAM Is Likely

question 90

Multiple Choice

​A person who uses some form of CAM is likely to

• A) ​be an immigrant to the United States.
• B) ​have a lower level of socioeconomic status.
• C) ​subscribe to the biomedical view of health and illness.
• D) ​accept the biopsychosocial view of health and illness.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

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

Positive Reinforcement

A term from reinforcement theory, positive reinforcement refers to the situation in which a behavior is followed by positive consequences and thus is likely to be repeated.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty or consequence as a result of a person's actions or behaviors, intended to reduce or eliminate those behaviors.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform activities for their own sake and for the internal satisfaction and fulfillment they bring, rather than for external rewards.