Evaluate the processes of denial and enabling among family and friends of an alcohol-dependent individual. Give examples of how these behaviors may delay diagnosis or treatment
What will be an ideal response?
The characteristic is related to the preoccupation with drinking often displayed by alcoholic individuals.
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A doctor has just finished her examination of an 82-year-old patient who has recently been showing significant and worsening memory loss and other forms of cognitive impairment, and the doctor says, "This woman is definitely suffering from Alzheimer'
Alzheimer's disease." Why should you be skeptical about this diagnosis? a. Alzheimer's disease only affects younger people. b. Alzheimer's disease does not typically involve memory problems. c. A definite diagnosis of Alzheimer's can only be determined by an autopsy. d. The patient's condition is worsening, but Alzheimer's disease involves very stable symptoms.
Judy feels that she needs her can of Diet Coke every morning to wake her up and satisfy her cravings. She doubts that she could ever give up drinking Diet Coke. Judy is demonstrating
a. physical dependence. b. psychological tolerance. c. physical tolerance. d. psychological dependence.
In Jung's view, which of the following is true of individuation?
a. It involves fulfilling one's capacities and developing one's self. c. The tendency toward individuation is extrinsic and evitable. b. The psyche becomes more diffuse while attaining individuation. d. It is dependent on one's self-mage and not on any of the environmental forces.
Which scenario best exemplifies reciprocity?
a. Caring deeply for an injured friend b. Two people agreeing that they each give the same amount to a relationship c. Deciding that the morality of justice is superior to the morality of care d. When a parent tells a child to clean her room and she does it