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Patients who seek treatment for psychological disorders usually evoke
negative reactions from physicians.
When patients do not adopt the behaviors and treatments that their providers recommend, it results in
nonadherence
_____ complaints usually develop because of anxiety and depression.
nonmedical
One of the criticisms of Selye's general adaptation syndrome concerns the fact that _____ produce the same biological responses.
not all stressors
Rita is trained in traditional nursing and has also received special training in primary care. She is affiliated with a group of private practice physicians and sees her own patients. Her responsibilities involve providing routine medical care, prescribing treatment, and attending to the chronically ill. Rita is a
nurse practitioner.
In the self-monitoring phase of the Combat Stress Now (CSN) program, students are trained to
observe their own behavior closely and to record the circumstances that they find most stressful
Invisible support is when
one receives help from another but is unaware of it
Animals with high levels of _____ are calmer and more relaxed, which may contribute to their social and nurturing behavior.
oxytocin
The primary biological factor in the tend-and-befriend mechanism is
oxytocin
According to social psychological factors, the use of health care services is influenced chiefly by the actions of one's
parents
Which of the following features is a component of pain management programs?
patient eduction
The health belief model predicts the treatment-seeking behavior of
people with money and access to health services
Which of the following best defines cure as a function in a hospital?
performing treatment actions to restore patients to good health
Of the four most important pathways by which stress affects health, the first one to occur is usually related to
physiology
A(n) _____ is any medical procedure that produces an effect in a patient because of its therapeutic intent and not because of its chemical or physical nature.
placebo
People living in low socioeconomic circumstances who are unable to modify the stressors that affect them may be especially benefitted by _____ reappraisal.
positive
Surveys show that nearly half the people in the United States deal with their health problems through
prayer
Health psychologists view social support as an important resource in
primary prevention
When people anticipate potential stressors and act in advance either to prevent them or to reduce their impact, it is known as
proactive coping
The detection of symptoms, their interpretation, and the use of health services are heavily influenced by _____ processes.
psychological
Providing emotional support involves
reassuring an individual that he or she is valuable and cared for
Migraine headache is an example of _____ pain.
recurrent acute
Temporomandibular disorder and trigeminal neuralgia are examples of _____ pain.
recurrent acute
Coping efforts are considered to be successful if they
reduce psychological distress.
The occurrence of daily hassles
reduces psychological well-being over the short term
Children who are hospitalized often become dependent when they are on bed rest and rely on staff. This is likely to lead to
regression
In _____, an individual shifts his or her body into a state of low arousal by progressively loosening different parts of the body.
relaxation
People with negative expectations or pessimistic outlooks are likely to
report more symptoms and perceive themselves as vulnerable to future illness
According to T.H. Holmes and R.H. Rahe (1967), an event is potentially stressful if it
requires adaptation
According to Selye (1956, 1976), the _____ phase of the general adaptation syndrome is responsible for the person making efforts to cope with the threat.
resistance
Typically, acute pain
results from a specific injury that produces tissue damage.
Mike has been having difficulty meeting the demands of the two executives who oversee his work area and communicate different expectations. One executive is concerned about production and constantly urges Mike to meet performance quotas. The other is concerned about quality assurance and would like Mike to slow down and focus on the quality of his work. This is an example of
role conflict
The notion that an illness may actually be reinforced because it exempts the individual from daily responsibilities is termed
secondary gains
When optimists' expectations are not met or when they face resistance in pursuing their goals, they are likely to experience
short-term physiological conditions
Medical students' disease is an example of the role of _____ in the recognition of symptoms.
situational factors
_____ is defined as information from others that one is loved and cared for, esteemed and valued, and part of a network of communication and mutual obligations.
social support
Accelerated heartbeat and fatigue are typical physiological changes related to
stress
When acute anxiety reduces sensitivity to pain, it is known as
stress-induced analgesia
When an individual grows up in a harsh family, he or she displays
strong inflammatory response to stress in adolescence
C-fibers
strongly influence the affective and motivational elements of pain.
Neurons in the periductal gray connect to the reticular formation in the medulla which makes connections with the neurons in the _____ of the dorsal horn of the spinal cord.
substantia gelatinosa
Workers who suffer from work overload _____ compared with workers who do not experience overload.
sustain more health risks
Athletes who continue to play, despite being injured, experience a reduction in pain sensitivity because of increased
sympathetic arousal
_____ is a form of social support that involves the provision of services, financial assistance, or goods.
tangible assistance
When an organism perceives a threat, the fight-or-flight response is due to
the arousal of the sympathetic nervous system and the endocrine system.
According to commonsense models of illness, which of the following statements describes a timeline?
the length of time that an illness is expected to last
The benefits of social support are greatest when
the person from whom one is seeking support is perceived to be responsive to one's needs
Of the four most important pathways by which stress affects health, the last one to occur is usually related to
the use of health services
Women use health care services more often because
their medical care is more fragmented
Young children are more likely to require health services because
they develop a number of infectious diseases
Health care providers frequently resort to baby talk because
they often underestimate their patients' level of understanding about an illness.
Coherent conceptions of illness are acquired from
those who have had experience with a similar disorder
In stress management interventions, _____ helps people set specific goals, establish priorities, and learn what to ignore.
time management
Which of the following is a successful coping outcome?
tolerating negative realities
Which of the following is a factor that aggravates burnout?
too much time spent with clients
According to the _____ plan, patients select their own doctors and hospitals and pay on a fee-for-service basis.
traditional indemnity
Medicaid is a federally administered system of health insurance available to the
underprivileged
10
10
7
7
8
8
9
9
Which of the following results in the misrepresentation of health information?
A patient's conceptions of his or her illness differs from the health care provider's conception of it
A relationship between discrimination and poor health has been found for
African American men and women
The biggest gap between the rich and the poor in the use of medical services is reflected in the
use of preventive health services
refers to the physiological costs of chronic exposure to the physiological changes that result from repeated or chronic stress.
Allostatic load
_____ is known as the time it takes an individual to decide that a symptom is serious.
Appraisal delay
_____ is a psychological technique for the management of pain and can be thought of as an operant learning process.
Biofeedback
How does compensation provide an incentive for being in pain?
By increasing the perceived severity of pain
_____ involves the humanitarian side of medicine, and it deals with the orientation of the nursing staff.
Care
_____ involves performing adjustments on the spine and joints to correct misalignments that are believed to both prevent and cure illness.
Chiropractic medicine
_____ pain varies in severity, persists for six months or longer, and is relatively unresponsive to treatment.
Chronic benign
_____ is believed to be caused by multiple factors, including health habits, and is long in duration, often with severe consequences.
Chronic illness
_____ is a propensity to deal with stressful events in a particular way.
Coping style
_____ is concerned with ensuring the smooth functioning of the system and the flow of resources, services, and personnel.
Core
Which of the following is a component of burnout?
Cynicism
Which of the following characteristics is most likely to be displayed by patients suffering from chronic pain?
Discomfort against bright lights
Jay fractured his left leg while playing football and now suffers from chronic postsurgical pain. His doctor recommended a psychological technique for pain management. Now, whenever Jay experiences pain, he listens to his favorite music while trying out new recipes. This helps him deal more effectively with the pain and also helps in reducing the intensity of pain. Which of the following techniques is Jay using to control his pain?
Distraction
_____ is a psychological pain management technique in which a patient turns his or her attention away from pain by focusing attention on an irrelevant and attention-getting stimulus.
Distraction
_____ involves efforts to regulate emotions experienced due to a stressful event.
Emotion-focused coping
_____ is a functional pain disorder in which there is no clear tissue damage present.
Fibromyalgia
Which of the following is the least used complementary and alternative medicine therapy among U.S. adults?
Guided imagery
_____ is a meditative procedure that is especially useful in controlling discomfort related to cancer.
Guided imagery
Which of the following diseases is known to have high treatment adherence among patients?
HIV
_____ treats patients using diluted preparations that cause symptoms similar to those from which the patient suffers.
Homeopathy
_____ are convinced that normal bodily symptoms are indicators of illness.
Hypochondriacs
According to the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, which of the following is commonly referred to as the neurotic triad?
Hypochondriasis, hysteria, and depression
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using the Internet for health care information?
Inaccurate information on the Web can make symptoms worse
Which of the following is the most common reason for euthanasia?
Inadequate relief from pain
Which of the following is a reason for chronic pain to get exacerbated?
Inappropriate prior treatments
_____ is a personality attribute that is associated with chronic pain.
Introversion
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using morphine as a painkiller?
It can be addictive, and patients may build up a tolerance to it.
Which of the following is a valid criticism of Holmes and Rahe's (1967) stressful life events inventory?
It fails to consider individual differences in the experience and reporting of events.
Which of the following statements best describes recurrent acute pain?
It involves intermittent episodes of pain that are acute in character but chronic inasmuch as the condition repeats for more than 6 months.
Which of the following statements best defines complementary and alternative medicine?
It is a diverse group of therapies, products, and medical treatments such as yoga, meditation, and acupuncture, among other treatments.
Which of the following statements is true of emotion-focused coping?
It leads people to affirm important aspects of their identity
Which of the following is a characteristic of optimism?
It promotes active and persistent coping efforts in individuals
Which of the following statements is an advantage of patient depersonalization?
It provides emotional protection for the provider.
Which of the following is an important feature of chronic pain?
It typically begins with an acute pain episode.
Which of the following situations would be least stressful?
Karl, a file clerk, has been working intensively for three weeks on a new job responsibility.
Which of the following is an effective way of improving adherence to a treatment?
Making adult literacy a national priority
_____ is a pain perception that results from a physical damage to the tissues of the body.
Mechanical nociception
Who among the following is least likely to experience illness due to the stress associated with her job?
Miranda, a married mother with two young children, is a lawyer with flexible hours
Which of the following is a difference between acute pain and chronic pain?
Most pain control techniques work well to control acute pain, but are less successful with chronic pain.
_____ patients usually present an exaggerated picture of their symptoms.
Neurotic
Which of the following treatments is more likely to be employed during stressful moments to keep the patient quiet and to enable the practitioner to concentrate?
Nonperson treatment
_____ is an infection that results from exposure to disease in a hospital setting.
Nosocomial
_____ is an alternative medical practice that draws on the body's ability to heal itself.
Osteopathy
_____ social contact may actually worsen the experience of stress.
Overly intrusive
_____, such as distortions in posture or gait, facial and audible expressions of distress, and avoidance of activities, arise from chronic pain.
Pain behaviors
_____ means that a patient no longer feels anything in an area of the body that once hurt.
Pain control
Which of the following statements is true about chronic pain?
Patients with chronic pain disorders show significant loss of gray matter in certain regions of the brain.
The process of secondary appraisal involves the evaluation of one's
Personal resources
Which of the following is a similarity between physical pain and social pain?
Physical pain and social pain are mutually exclusive.
_____ refers to pain that triggers chemical reactions from tissue damage.
Polymodal nociception
_____ is the most commonly used complementary and alternative medicine therapy among U.S. adults.
Prayer
_____ pain is due to an unidentifiable physical cause.
Psychogenic
_____ is defined as a disorder in which the small arteries in the extremities constrict, limiting blood flow and producing a cold, numb aching.
Raynaud's disease
Which of the following is a goal of an individualized pain management program?
Reducing perception of disability
_____ is a psychological resource that not only allows individuals to confront and cope with stressors but also helps them bounce back from bad experiences and adapt flexibly to the changing demands of stressful situations.
Resilience
_____ occurs when a person has no clear idea of what to do and no idea of the standards used for evaluating work.
Role ambiguity
_____ is defined as a conflict that occurs when a person receives inconsistent information about work tasks or standards from different individuals.
Role conflict
_____ maintains that through collaboration with family and friends or with medical practitioners, one may successfully cope with a stressful event.
Secondary control
_____ can undermine defensive reactions to threats.
Self-affirmation
Which of the following statements is true of A-delta fibers?
Sensory aspects of pain are heavily determined by activity in the A-delta fibers.
What does the buffering hypothesis state about the moderation of stress by social support?
Social support offers little benefit in periods of low stress.
Which of the following statements is true of T.H. Holmes and R.H. Rahe's (1967) stressful life events inventory?
Some of the items on the inventory list are vague.
_____ is a pain control technique that completely eliminates the feeling of pain.
Spinal block
_____ is a sensory technique of inhibiting pain where a set of small electrodes is placed near the point at which the nerve fibers from the painful area enter the spinal cord. When the patient experiences pain, he or she activates a radio signal, which delivers a mild electrical stimulus to that area of the spine.
Spinal cord stimulation
_____ make use of techniques devised by health psychologists to teach people how to identify stressors and reduce their impact.
Stress management programs
Who among the following is most likely to experience illness due to the stress associated with her job?
Susie, a single mother of a five-year old boy, works long hours in a low-paying position.
Which of the following is the central tenet of naturopathy medical system?
The body can heal itself through diet, exercise, sunlight, and fresh air.
Identify a true statement about pain.
The degree to which pain is felt and how incapacitating it is largely depends on how it is interpreted.
Which of the following statements is true according to Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome?
The response to a threat is nonspecific with respect to a stressor.
Which of the following statements best defines coping?
The thoughts and behaviors used to manage internal and external demands of situations that are appraised as stressful
Why are endogenous opioid peptides important to our body?
They are the natural pain suppression system of the body.
African American men are more likely to die from a heart attack than white men.
True
Chronic strain is strongly related to depression.
True
Research suggests that habituation may not occur after exposure to long-term stressors and that the immune system may be compromised by long-term stress.
True
Neuroticism coupled with social inhibition and isolation is sometimes referred to as the _____ personality.
Type D
According to Leventhal, Diefenbach, and Leventhal, which of the following is a difference between how women and men access medical services?
Women report symptoms more often than do men because they are more sensitive to the changes in their bodies.
Bruce has been feeling increasingly fatigued even when he exerts himself mildly. He discusses his condition with his neighbor, Sam, who also suffers from a similar problem. Sam tells him that a large dose of vitamin B complex will eradicate the symptoms. Bruce tries Sam's remedy and experiences a gradual improvement in his condition. This type of consultation is an example of
a lay referral network
In _____ treatment, long, thin needles are inserted into designated areas of the body that theoretically influence the areas in which a patient is experiencing a disorder.
acupuncture
Samara is diagnosed with the flu. She does not require intensive treatment, and the illness will not have any long-term consequences. She only requires rest and a strictly controlled diet to recover from it. Which of the following models of illness describes Samara's experience?
acute illness
Professor Woster brings his participants into the laboratory, attaches electrodes and sensors to them, and has them play a computer game. One group of participants hears six loud bursts of noise at random intervals. The second group hears the same bursts of noise also at random intervals, but just before each burst, a bluebird flies across the computer screen. Professor Woster is using the _____ paradigm to study the effect of noise on physiological responses.
acute stress
The _____ paradigm takes people into the laboratory, exposes them to short-term stressful events, and then observes the impact of that stress on their physiological, neuroendocrine, and psychological responses.
acute stress
Inflammation in response to a short-term stressor can be
adaptive
According to Selye (1956, 1976), the _____ phase of the general adaptation syndrome is responsible for the person becoming mobilized to meet the threat.
alarm
The first phase of the general adaptation syndrome is
alarm
The correct sequence of phases of the general adaptation syndrome is
alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
Acupuncture not only cures an illness, but also has a(n) _____ effect.
analgesic
Robert noticed that his urine was pale pink. His first thought was about what he had eaten the previous day, and then it occurred to him that it may also be due to something unrelated to his diet. Robert's case exemplifies
appraisal delay
Which of the following is the first stage of delay in seeking treatment for symptoms?
appraisal delay
James is a lawyer who used to work at the World Trade Center until the 9/11 incident took place. He survived the building collapse but was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) soon after. Over the next few months, he spent time gathering information on the attack, talking to other survivors, and organizing resources for them. Which of the following coping styles is James using?
approach
Risky families are those that
are high in conflict or abuse and low in warmth and nurturance
A-delta fibers
are small, myelinated fibers.
Sarah is taking a stress management class. Her instructor provides her with a variety of techniques to combat stress and identify the stress carriers in her environment. Sarah is instructed to try the techniques to identify the ones that work best for her so she can confront stressful situations. In this case, the instructor is using _____ training.
assertiveness
Symptoms are more likely to be detected when
attention is directed toward the body
Paul lives alone, has very few friends, and is unhappy with his work life. He constantly complains of back pains and headaches. He is very distracted and finds it difficult to relax. Which of the following factors in recognizing symptoms does Paul exemplify?
attentional differences
Older patients are less likely than younger patients to
be resuscitated in emergency rooms.
Lydia is experiencing severe stomach pains. Last week, she noticed blood in her urine. She feels fatigued and is increasingly unable to carry on with her daily routine. She researches her symptoms on the Internet, and many of her symptoms indicate that she may be at an early stage of developing a cancerous tumor. She concludes that she requires treatment but has not visited a doctor yet. Which of the following delay behaviors is Lydia displaying?
behavioral delay
Which of the following practices is included in yoga?
breathing techniques
The Affordable Care Act attempts to
bridge the gap between medical service use by the rich and by the poor
_____ are unmyelinated nerve fibers, involved in polymodal pain, that transmit dull, aching pain.
c
The three goals of a hospital's functioning
can create conflicting demands.
According to the commonsense models of illness, its _____ are the factors that an individual believes give rise to an illness.
causes
The goal of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is to
change the private experience of stress and maintain commitment
Physicians prefer to treat an acute illness compared to a chronic illness because
chronic illnesses pose uncertainties and raise questions about prognosis.
Cancer and rheumatoid arthritis are degenerative disorders that are typically associated with
chronic progressive pain
Terry is involved in a long-term but ultimately unsatisfying relationship with Lee. This is an example of
chronic stress
The _____ model is important because it lends coherence to a person's comprehension of the illness experience.
commonsense
Recording negative self-statements or irrational thoughts that accompany a stressful experience usually occurs in the _____ phase of the Combat Stress Now (CSN) program.
completing take-home assignments
A component of an illness's schema involves perceptions of the range of symptoms, treatments associated with the disease, and its implications for quality of life. This is known as the _____ of the disease.
consequence
Chronic stress appears to
contribute to psychological distress and physical illness
Sarah is scheduled for a hysterectomy. A health psychologist visits her in the hospital and finds that she is worried about the pain involved in the surgery. The psychologist clearly explains the procedure to Sarah and answers her questions to ease her worries. He also teaches her a relaxation technique that she can use before the surgery to control her anxiety. The psychologist explains the drug-delivery method to her so she understands when and how much of the pain-relief drug she will receive. In this case, the health psychologist is conducting a(n) _____ intervention.
control-enhancing
According to the commonsense models of illness, an individual's belief about the possibility of managing or treating an illness is termed
control/cure
Positive emotional states are known to reduce levels of _____, which is a stress indicator.
cortisol
Which of the following methods is one of the oldest known techniques of pain control?
counterirritation
The practice of modifying and supplementing a prescribed treatment regimen is known as
creative nonadherence
Herpes is an example of the _____ model of illness.
cyclic
The _____ model of illness is represented by alternating periods of either no symptoms or many symptoms.
cyclic
Unlike acute pain, chronic pain does not
decrease with treatment and the passage of time.
Brandon blacks out frequently, experiences severe headaches, and has chronic body pain. Brandon is uncomfortable with the idea of seeing a doctor. Since his symptoms surface only a couple of times a month, he carelessly dismisses them and does not consult a physician. Which of the following behaviors is Brandon displaying?
delay behavior
Which of the following is a barrier to the treatment of pain?
difficulty faced by patients in objectively describing pain
The _____ hypothesis maintains that social support is generally beneficial during nonstressful as well as stressful times.
direct effects
A study in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggested that physicians begin all their patient interviews with
direct questions
The relationship between coping and a stressful event is a _____ process.
dynamic
Medicare is a federally administered system of health insurance available to the
elderly
Studies have found that social support has beneficial effects on the _____ system.
endocrine
Acupuncture usually triggers the release of
endorphins
The rapid release of oxytocin in response to some stressful events, and its effects are especially influenced by
estrogen
According to Selye (1956, 1976), the _____ phase of the general adaptation syndrome occurs if the person fails to overcome the threat and depletes its physiological resources in the process of trying.
exhaustion
The last phase of the general adaptation syndrome is
exhaustion
Studies of vulnerable populations, for example children, older adults, etc., who are exposed to a chronic stressor indicate that they
exhibit little adaptation to chronic stressors
A college professor of psychology had his class write a paper about the most traumatic and stressful events in their lives. Although this may have caused immediate psychological distress to the students, the professor was confident that the long-term stress related to these events would eventually reduce. In this case, the professor had most likely conducted a(n) _____ intervention with his class.
expressive writing
A method of intervention based on confronting traumatic and stressful events in one's life by communicating them via text is known as
expressive writing
According to its critics, Selye's (1956, 1976) model
fails to consider the role of psychological appraisal in stress
During the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome, an organism makes efforts to cope with a threat.
false
For both men and women, the research on multiple roles is converging on the idea that stress is higher when one finds meaning in one's life.
false
Qualities of the interaction between a practitioner and a patient can perpetuate
faulty communication.
The scientific understanding of pain was originally developed by Melzack in the _____ theory of pain.
gate-control
Which of the following methods should be followed by a provider to improve adherence?
give clear, written instructions on the exact treatment regimen
Organized religion provides a sense of _____ to people.
group identity
In the context of appraisal of stressors, _____ is the assessment of a damage that has already been done, as for example being fired from a job.
harm
In the context of appraisal of stressors, _____ is the assessment of possible future damage, as for example a person anticipates the problems that loss of income will create for him and his family.
harm
Hassles are minor life events that
have a cumulative effect on health and illness
According to research on social support, which of the following is one of the best protectors against stress?
having a satisfying marriage
When patients lack basic skills needed to adhere to medical prescriptions, comprehend the meaning of their risk factors, or interpret the results of tests from physicians, it is known as
health illiteracy
A personality style characterized by optimism, a sense of control, conscientiousness, self-esteem, and positivity is the _____ personality.
health-prone
A high waist-to-hip ratio is an indication of a
high allostatic load
Negative and competitive social interactions are associated with
high levels of inflammation
In most cases, if delay occurs because of health care providers, it is a result of
honest mistakes
According to commonsense models of illness, the label for an illness is its
identity
Leon experiences abdominal pain during bowel movements. He also observes blood in his stools. However, he is not sure if he requires medical treatment and delays his visit to the doctor. Which of the following delay behaviors is Leon displaying?
illness delay
The coherent conceptions of diseases and afflictions that are acquired through the media, through personal experience, and from family and friends who have experience with similar disorders are known as
illness representations
Which of the following is a provider behavior that erodes communication between a patient and a physician?
inattentiveness
The _____ model makes it evident that, for practicing good health behaviors and adhering to treatment, one needs the right information, motivation to adhere, and skills to perform a behavior.
information-motivation-behavioral skills
A patient with AIDS decides to approach his friend, who is a health therapist, for treatment. He feels that his therapist friend is able to help him in ways that his family is unable to. The therapist helps him find ways to cope with the disease and the resulting social pressure. This is an example of
informational support
An overdose of _____ supplements is associated with increased mortality risk among older women.
iron
For a medical provider, pain
is a by-product of a disorder and is often considered to be unimportant.
Typically, chronic progressive pain
is associated with degenerative disorders, involves constant pain that increases in severity over time, and lasts longer than 6 months.
A symptom is likely to prompt an individual to seek treatment if
it affects a valued organ
The use of the Internet for health care information may be beneficial because
it constitutes a lay referral network of its own
Maria is a 70-year-old woman. She has not had a formal education, but she is regarded as highly knowledgeable in illnesses, childbirth, and traditional medicine. Since she has personal wisdom in medical matters, she is known to be a
lay practitioner
Certain ethnic communities incorporate beliefs about the causes and cures of diseases that would be regarded as supernatural or superstitious by traditional medicine. This is characteristic of
lay referral networks
People vary with regard to whether they are fundamentally optimistic or pessimistic in nature. The test developed to measure this dispositional optimism is known as the
life orientation test
Individuals who display high negative affectivity are
likely to have a disease-prone personality
High self-esteem is closely related to
low levels of HPA axis activity
Distraction is most effective in coping with
low-level pain.
Compared to people low in socioeconomic status (SES), people who are high in socioeconomic status have
lower mortality rates
A _____ diet restricts vegetarian consumption primarily to grains, cereals, and vegetables, and it requires greater attention to nutritional content.
macrobiotic
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, _____ is used to manipulate the flow of qi.
massage
Rachel is diagnosed with typhoid. She is admitted to the hospital for immediate treatment of the disease. Although she has been diagnosed, she is still put through various tests. She is not assigned any medication, and her condition steadily deteriorates. Rachel's case exemplifies
medical
The time that elapses between a person's calling for an appointment and his or her receiving appropriate medical care is known as
medical delay
The line of authority in a private hospital, which is based on technical skill and expertise, is the
medical line.
Adherence is likely to be highest when advice is perceived to be
medical.
The periductal gray is a structure in the _____ that provides pain relief when stimulated.
midbrain
_____ meditation teaches people to strive for a state of mind marked by awareness, focus on the present moment, and acceptance and acknowledgement without becoming distracted or distressed.
mindfulness
The relationship between scores on the stressful life events inventory and illness is
modest.
Shirley has a routine medical check-up, and her doctor finds that she has unregulated cell growth in one of her kidneys, which is an indicator of malignant neoplasm (cancer). He tells her that it is a case of malignant neoplasm, and if left untreated, the infection will spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system. He asks her to undergo a few more tests and to start therapy and medication immediately. Shirley understands that she had a serious condition, but she is able to comprehend only a few of the terms used by her doctor. In this scenario, the doctor is
using jargon to explain the seriousness of the condition.
Which of the following is an important aspect of coping?
voluntary actions taken to confront stressful events
In which of the following conditions is treatment adherence likely to be the highest?
when a person lives in a cohesive family
In which of the following cases does a patient feel ignored by a physician?
when the physician prescribes bed rest and over-the-counter medications
In which of the following conditions is delay in seeking treatment likely to be appropriate?
when the symptoms are likely to diminish on their own
In which of the following conditions is a patient likely to revisit a physician after initial treatment?
when the treatment has failed
Physicians are most likely to dismiss legitimate medical problems as psychological disturbances in
women
Dietary interventions, which include foods that shift the _____ balance, are a staple of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
yin-yang
The frequency of illness and use of health services decline substantially during
young adulthood