Bright colors in the environment of the client are often:
a. Depressing
b. Stimulating
c. Calming
d. Frightening
B
Colors are important to consider, depending on the needs of the client. Bright colors can be stimulating to clients. Mental health settings often have warm, more neutral colors because these colors promote calm emotions and behavior. Dark colors are considered more depressing. Color usually is not associated with eliciting fright.
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a. have high molecular weights. b. form long chemical chains. c. tend to increase waist measurements. d. are required in large amounts.
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