When a patient experiences catharsis, it means that the person has:

A. become anxious and wishes to withdraw.
B. lost physical sensation in the body.
C. experienced a release of emotions.
D. found a new meaning in life.


Answer: C

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a. deep, rhythmic breathing b. tensing and relaxing each of the major muscle groups in the body c. focusing on a therapist who provides images of relaxing scene d. assuming relaxed postures with all parts of the body supported in a recliner of comfortable chair

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A. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease B. transient ischemic attack C. myocardial infarction D. atherosclerosis E. sclerosis

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According to the research on self-efficacy, your motivation for doing well on a variety of tasks is influenced by:

a. how strongly you believe in your own capabilities b. the extent to which you resolved the Oedipus or Electra complex c. the ability to delay gratification d. how others treat your capability

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Which of the following is not an adult-onset genetic disorder?

a) Huntington's disease b) schizophrenia c) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) d) lupus

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