Judith is diagnosed with a lump in her gallbladder that must be surgically removed. Her doctor and the hospital psychologist explain the procedure, the difficulties, and the benefits of undergoing the surgery. Judith is aware of the extent of pain she might experience, and she will be taught techniques to manage the pain. According to Janis and Johnson, which of the following is Judith likely to do?
A. ask for a substitute procedure that might involve less pain
B. take a second opinion from another health care provider to verify the facts
C. improve her adjustment toward the procedure
D. feel anxious and withdraw from the procedure
Answer: C
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b. more vocationally mature than Felicia. c. less physically well than Felicia. d. less intelligent than Felicia.
Most native-born Americans speak __________ language(s)
a) 2 b) 1 c) 3 d) 4
In the generative stage, Erikson suggests that people act within all of the following domains EXCEPT:
a. a humanistic one b. a procreative one c. a productive one d. a creative one
Arguments against routine circumcision include which of the following??
A) ?Circumcision increases the likelihood of acquiring viruses.
B) ?Data by Masters and Johnson suggest that the uncircumcised experience more sexual pleasure.
C) ?Circumcision should be reserved for groups wishing to use it for religious reasons.
D) ?Infants experience pain and some health risks when circumcised.