A patient comes to the mental health center and relates feeling very anxious since graduating from high school 1 week ago. The patient is having difficulty concentrating and feels shaky. This typifies:
a. a situational crisis.
b. a maturational crisis.
c. psychological equilibrium.
d. a pseudopsychological crisis.
B
Maturational crises are developmental events requiring role change.
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a. are only found on the skin surface. b. are beneficially aided by the use of anti-biotics. c. are primary sources of infection when ba-lanced. d. help to maintain health.
A child weighs 14 lb 8 oz. How many kilograms does this child weigh?
A) 6.48 B) 6.59 C) 14.4 D) 14.5
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A) Providing a framework for incorporating the old life into the new life B) Normalizing adaptation to a continuation of the old life C) Aiding in adjusting to using old, familiar social skills D) The normalization of feelings and experiences
Which statements might a pregnant teenager at her initial prenatal examination be likely to make? Select all that apply
1. "I didn't know I could get pregnant the first time I had sex." 2. "Several of my friends go to clinics to get contraception." 3. "It's no big deal; two of my best friends have babies, too." 4. "I was 13 years old when I had sex the first time." 5. "My family and my boyfriend are really happy and supportive."