A disease or condition that can be easily transmitted from one individual to another is called ________.
A. an allergy
B. resistant
C. contagious
D. symptomatic
E. subclinical
Answer: C
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A) Rationalization B) Projection C) Intellectualization D) Reaction formation
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communication, which one of the following is your best response? A) "You are going to be fine, don't worry." B) "You are stable right now and we are transporting you for definitive care." C) "If you do not want to die, why did you take the pills?" D) "I think that you have a loving family and you need to be more considerate of them."
Describe the feelings a person with depression might experience
A common term meaning to catch a disease is:
A) carry B) contract C) susceptible D) clinical