Question 1

According to Chapter 20,, a likely result of chronic stress is developing _______&#10;A) mental illness.&#10;B) a disease or psychosomatic illness.&#10;C) an anger problem.&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

According to Chapter 20, chronic stress can lead to the development of a disease or psychosomatic illness. Mental illness and anger problems are not specifically mentioned as likely results of chronic stress.

Question 2

Which condition leads to chronic stress, which can harm a person's health?&#10;A) The source of stress is ambiguous.&#10;B) The stress continues for a prolonged time.&#10;C) There are several sources of stress in the individual's life.&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Chronic stress is defined as stress that continues for a prolonged period of time, often due to multiple sources of stress that may be ambiguous or uncertain. Therefore, all of the above options can lead to chronic stress, which can have negative impacts on a person's health.

Question 3

Negative emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt have been shown to reduce the effectiveness of the _______&#10;A) placebo effect&#10;B) patient's adjustment&#10;C) immune system&#10;D) medication

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that negative emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt can have a negative impact on the immune system, reducing its effectiveness. This can make individuals more susceptible to illness and slower to recover from sickness or injury.

Question 4

Which of the following factors is part of the psychosocial context of medical care?&#10;A) Personal beliefs and expectations of the patient&#10;B) Sight of health professionals, hospitals, and medical instruments&#10;C) Interaction with other patients&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The psychosocial context of medical care encompasses all factors that are not directly related to the patient's physical condition but influence their experience of medical care. These factors include the patient's personal beliefs and expectations, the sight of health professionals, hospitals, and medical instruments, and the interaction with other patients. Therefore, all of the options are correct.

Question 5

The placebo effect poses a problem for researchers because _______&#10;A) it is difficult to control.&#10;B) Subjects' expectations or feelings of &#34;being special&#34; can influence the outcome.&#10;C) neither a nor b.&#10;D) both a and b.

Accepted Answer

The placebo effect is difficult to control and subjects' expectations or feelings of "being special" can influence the outcome. Therefore, both options A and B are correct.

Question 6

Match between columns&#10;                        Premises: People with an _______ feel responsible for what happens to them; consequently, they are likely to participate in treatment decisions.&#10;People with an _______ feel responsible for what happens to them; consequently, they are likely to participate in treatment decisions.&#10;People with an _______ feel responsible for what happens to them; consequently, they are likely to participate in treatment decisions.&#10;People with an _______ feel responsible for what happens to them; consequently, they are likely to participate in treatment decisions.&#10;People with an _______ feel responsible for what happens to them; consequently, they are likely to participate in treatment decisions.&#10;People with an _______ feel responsible for what happens to them; consequently, they are likely to participate in treatment decisions.&#10;People with an _______ feel responsible for what happens to them; consequently, they are likely to participate in treatment decisions.&#10;The practice of combining mind-body or alternative treatments with conventional treatments in order to achieve the best outcome for patients is known as _______.&#10;The practice of combining mind-body or alternative treatments with conventional treatments in order to achieve the best outcome for patients is known as _______.&#10;The practice of combining mind-body or alternative treatments with conventional treatments in order to achieve the best outcome for patients is known as _______.&#10;The practice of combining mind-body or alternative treatments with conventional treatments in order to achieve the best outcome for patients is known as _______.&#10;The practice of combining mind-body or alternative treatments with conventional treatments in order to achieve the best outcome for patients is known as _______.&#10;The practice of combining mind-body or alternative treatments with conventional treatments in order to achieve the best outcome for patients is known as _______.&#10;The practice of combining mind-body or alternative treatments with conventional treatments in order to achieve the best outcome for patients is known as _______.&#10;Some holistic practitioners believe that healing occurs only when the patient has the _______ to get well.&#10;Some holistic practitioners believe that healing occurs only when the patient has the _______ to get well.&#10;Some holistic practitioners believe that healing occurs only when the patient has the _______ to get well.&#10;Some holistic practitioners believe that healing occurs only when the patient has the _______ to get well.&#10;Some holistic practitioners believe that healing occurs only when the patient has the _______ to get well.&#10;Some holistic practitioners believe that healing occurs only when the patient has the _______ to get well.&#10;Some holistic practitioners believe that healing occurs only when the patient has the _______ to get well.&#10;In medical research, the _______effect is said to occur when a patient improves or recovers even though the &#34;drug&#34; administered to a patient is actually an inert substance such as a sugar pill.&#10;In medical research, the _______effect is said to occur when a patient improves or recovers even though the &#34;drug&#34; administered to a patient is actually an inert substance such as a sugar pill.&#10;In medical research, the _______effect is said to occur when a patient improves or recovers even though the &#34;drug&#34; administered to a patient is actually an inert substance such as a sugar pill.&#10;In medical research, the _______effect is said to occur when a patient improves or recovers even though the &#34;drug&#34; administered to a patient is actually an inert substance such as a sugar pill.&#10;In medical research, the _______effect is said to occur when a patient improves or recovers even though the &#34;drug&#34; administered to a patient is actually an inert substance such as a sugar pill.&#10;In medical research, the _______effect is said to occur when a patient improves or recovers even though the &#34;drug&#34; administered to a patient is actually an inert substance such as a sugar pill.&#10;In medical research, the _______effect is said to occur when a patient improves or recovers even though the &#34;drug&#34; administered to a patient is actually an inert substance such as a sugar pill.&#10;People with an _______ believe that their lives are controlled by factors outside themselves: illness is caused by germs, an accident, or punishment for one's sins, and a cure will also be an external force such as the physician, a drug, or a treatment.&#10;People with an _______ believe that their lives are controlled by factors outside themselves: illness is caused by germs, an accident, or punishment for one's sins, and a cure will also be an external force such as the physician, a drug, or a treatment.&#10;People with an _______ believe that their lives are controlled by factors outside themselves: illness is caused by germs, an accident, or punishment for one's sins, and a cure will also be an external force such as the physician, a drug, or a treatment.&#10;People with an _______ believe that their lives are controlled by factors outside themselves: illness is caused by germs, an accident, or punishment for one's sins, and a cure will also be an external force such as the physician, a drug, or a treatment.&#10;People with an _______ believe that their lives are controlled by factors outside themselves: illness is caused by germs, an accident, or punishment for one's sins, and a cure will also be an external force such as the physician, a drug, or a treatment.&#10;People with an _______ believe that their lives are controlled by factors outside themselves: illness is caused by germs, an accident, or punishment for one's sins, and a cure will also be an external force such as the physician, a drug, or a treatment.&#10;People with an _______ believe that their lives are controlled by factors outside themselves: illness is caused by germs, an accident, or punishment for one's sins, and a cure will also be an external force such as the physician, a drug, or a treatment.&#10;The _______ context of medical care includes factors such as the patient's beliefs and experiences, interactions with care professionals, and the therapeutic environment.&#10;The _______ context of medical care includes factors such as the patient's beliefs and experiences, interactions with care professionals, and the therapeutic environment.&#10;The _______ context of medical care includes factors such as the patient's beliefs and experiences, interactions with care professionals, and the therapeutic environment.&#10;The _______ context of medical care includes factors such as the patient's beliefs and experiences, interactions with care professionals, and the therapeutic environment.&#10;The _______ context of medical care includes factors such as the patient's beliefs and experiences, interactions with care professionals, and the therapeutic environment.&#10;The _______ context of medical care includes factors such as the patient's beliefs and experiences, interactions with care professionals, and the therapeutic environment.&#10;The _______ context of medical care includes factors such as the patient's beliefs and experiences, interactions with care professionals, and the therapeutic environment.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Nocebo effect and Placebo and External locus is...

Question 7

Match between columns&#10;                        Premises: A specific therapeutic agent can cure most diseases.&#10;A specific therapeutic agent can cure most diseases.&#10;A specific therapeutic agent can cure most diseases.&#10;An individual's belief system plays a significant role in healing.&#10;An individual's belief system plays a significant role in healing.&#10;An individual's belief system plays a significant role in healing.&#10;All disease is psychosomatic in origin.&#10;All disease is psychosomatic in origin.&#10;All disease is psychosomatic in origin.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of both orthodox and holistic medicine and orthodox is...

Question 8

Individuals who are willing to take responsibility for their own recovery and make significant lifestyle changes are more likely to _______ a diagnosis of a terminal illness.&#10;A) receive&#10;B) avoid&#10;C) develop&#10;D) survive

Accepted Answer

The answer of Individuals who are willing to take responsibility...

Question 9

What does it mean for a health care professional to hold a conscious intention of helping the patient to heal?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What does it mean for a health...

Question 10

Explain how emotional states affect the immune system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how emotional states affect the immune...

Question 11

Even if a health care professional is employed by an agency that delivers orthodox health care, what general holistic concepts can be applied to improve patient care?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Even if a health care professional is...

Question 12

Imagine that you are assigned to a patient whose behavior and comments reveal that the patient does not intend to get well. How would you respond to the patient?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Imagine that you are assigned to a...

Question 13

Tom, a longtime smoker, develops lung cancer and has one lung removed. Following his surgery, he is seen sitting up in his hospital bed smoking a cigarette. What does Tom's behavior reveal about his intention to get well?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tom, a longtime smoker, develops lung cancer...

Question 14

Explain how &#34;healing&#34; is different from &#34;curing.&#34;

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how &#34;healing&#34; is different from &#34;curing.&#34;...

Question 15

Write a paragraph describing several lifestyle choices that are major causes of illness and death.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write a paragraph describing several lifestyle choices...

Deck 20: What Is Healing Who Is the Healer