Question 1

Describe the steps to follow when developing a psychotherapeutic treatment strategy for working with people who are chronically ill (Goodheart and Lansing,1997).

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Question 2

What is social comparison and how does it affect people in support groups?

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Question 3

When is chemotherapy most likely to be used for cancer patients? Describe the possible side effects.What is anticipatory nausea and how is it explained from a psychological viewpoint?

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Question 4

Quality of life in the context of serious and chronic illness refers to all of the following except

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Quality of life in the context of serious and chronic illness typically includes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive functioning. "Subjective functioning" is not a commonly used term in this context.

Question 5

The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy scales include subscales that assess such things as emotional or physical well-being.This assessment is an example of a(n)

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The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy scales assess multiple dimensions of a patient's quality of life, making it a multidimensional assessment.

Question 6

Persons living with aids have an increasing life expectancy due to the development of

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HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy) and protease inhibitors have greatly improved the life expectancy of individuals living with AIDS by effectively suppressing the replication of the virus and reducing the viral load in the body. This allows for the preservation of the immune system and decrease in opportunistic infections. Improved social support systems, adjuvant therapy, chemotherapy, and psychological support protocols may also contribute to quality of life, but in terms of increasing life expectancy, HAART and protease inhibitors have had the most significant impact.

Question 7

Discuss the types of psychological distress found in cardiovascular disease and describe the psychological interventions that could be used to alleviate the distress.

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Question 8

Discuss the impact of psychological distress on diabetes.

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Question 9

The quality of life for people living with disabilities is related to their sense of social integration.This refers to

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Social integration refers to the degree to which a person is accepted and included in their community. This can have a significant impact on the quality of life for people living with disabilities. When individuals with disabilities feel accepted and included, they may have greater opportunities to participate in meaningful activities, maintain their independence, and access community resources. Conversely, social exclusion can lead to isolation, limited opportunities, and poor outcomes. Therefore, options A, B, D, and E may also be important factors, but social integration is the most fundamental determinant of quality of life for people with disabilities.

Question 10

In grief therapy,all of the following are steps in the Rs of mourning except:

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The correct term is "Reconciliation of the loss" instead of "resolution of old grievances." The other steps in the Rs of mourning are recognizing the loss, reacting to the separation, recollecting the relationship, and relinquishing old attachments.

Question 11

Emotional-approach coping for cancer patients refers to :

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Emotional-approach coping for cancer patients involves facing emotional responses and dealing effectively with them. This may include expressing emotions, seeking social support, engaging in relaxation techniques, and reframing negative thoughts. It is an active coping strategy that focuses on emotional regulation rather than avoidance.

Question 12

In general it has been found that psychological interventions for persons living with AIDS are effective for improving __________________ .

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Question 13

Analysis of cancer related depression has shown that the depression is linked to the occurrence of intrusive memories.What are intrusive memories and how do they affect the patient?

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Question 14

Cancer patients responding to the question,"How would you rate your quality of life today?" are being assessed using a

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The question asks for a rating of overall quality of life, indicating a global assessment approach.

Question 15

Which of the following is not an example of symptom-related experience for people with chronic illness?

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Chronic symptoms producing irritability is a common symptom-related experience for people with chronic illness, whereas the other options describe emotional responses to symptom patterns.

Question 16

Compare emotion focused and problem focused coping strategies.Provide examples of typical behaviours illustrating each strategy.

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Question 17

All of the following,according to Kubler-Ross,are possible reactions a person might experience when facing his or her own death except

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Hostility is not considered one of the common reactions to facing one's own death according to Kubler-Ross. The five stages she identified are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. It is important to note that not everyone goes through all five stages, and they may not necessarily occur in a linear fashion.

Question 18

Eleanor is pregnant with her first child.So far she is feeling okay but she is gaining weight rapidly and her doctor wants to test her for diabetes.If she tests positive for diabetes,it will likely mean that

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Rapid weight gain during pregnancy can trigger gestational diabetes, which is a temporary condition that usually goes away after the pregnancy. However, if left untreated, it can develop into type 2 diabetes later on in life. Treatment may involve changes in diet and exercise, but in severe cases, insulin may be necessary. There is no evidence that gestational diabetes causes type 1 diabetes in the child.

Question 19

____________________ is the term that describes emotions attendant upon the loss of a close friend or loved one while_____________ describes the deep sorrow that occurs usually as a response to _______________________ .

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Bereavement refers to the state of loss, and grief is the emotional response to that loss. Bereavement is the cause of grief.

Question 20

Elizabeth Kubler-Ross identified possible reactions a person might experience when facing his or her own death.The reaction which is considered a defence mechanism is

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Denial is a defence mechanism that can be a first response to the news of impending death. It involves rejecting the reality of the situation and may give individuals time to gradually adjust to the news. The other reactions (anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance) are normal emotional responses to death, but they are not considered defence mechanisms.

Quiz 7: Chronic and Life-Threatening Illnesses