The process of detecting physical energies with the sensory organs is called
a. sensation.
b. perception.
c. adaptation.
d. cognition.
ANSWER: a
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A. ciliary muscles B. corneas C. the muscles that control eye movements and dilator muscles of the pupil D. the anteroposterior portion of the eye
Alex is evaluating a patient who has come for a pre-surgical evaluation. During the evaluation, Alex discovers that the patient has chronic sleep deprivation. Which of the following should Alex be sure to share with the medical team about this patient?
A. The patient will likely have greater difficulty recovering from the surgery. B. The patient will likely have difficulty remembering his medications. C. The patient will likely have trouble sleeping during hospitalization. D. The patient will likely have nightmares during hospitalization.
The Beng people of the Ivory Coast have several practices and suggestions for pregnant women. Which of the following is an example of a suggestion from this culture?
A. Eat the meat from a bushbuck antelope. B. Avoid drinking palm wine. C. Her husband must stop hunting while she is pregnant. D. She must not commit any immoral behavior.
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a) outpatient commitment. b) conditional placement commitment. c) justified supervision of behavior commitment. d) none of the above.