List some of the factors that may contribute to the development of the somatic symptom
and related disorders.
What will be an ideal response?
? The person may have a genetic and biological vulnerability (an increased
sensitivity to pain, for example);
? Early traumatic experiences (i.e.: violence, abuse, deprivation);
? Learning (such as gaining attention from having an illness)
? Cultural norms that devalue and stigmatize psychological suffering as
compared to suffering from a physical illness.
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A general cultural sensitivity to families characterizes:
a. the culture-specific approach b. the ethnicity approach c. the multicultural approach d. the family functioning approach
After witnessing or experiencing an event that involves actual or the threat of injury, death or serious danger, a person has
experienced:
a. Post Traumatic Stress b. Trauma c. Crisis d. Positive Stress
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
One benefit of electronic medical records (EMRs) and electronic health records (EHRs) is that in some cases, patients may view and change aspects of their medical record via a patient portal.
A Maryland study of 150 adult drug offenders released from custody found that ________ percent returned to their former neighborhoods
a. 73 b. 51 c. 46 d. 24 e. 85