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Clinical Health Psychology: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Factors

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According to the passage, which of the following is NOT associated with a satisfying patient-practitioner relationship?

Increased likelihood that patients will follow medical advice
Greater access to potentially relevant diagnostic information
Higher chances of the patient switching practitioners (correct)
The practitioner's communication style matching the patient's expectations

What does the passage suggest patients generally favor in a practitioner's style?

A doctor-centered approach with minimal patient participation
Closed-ended questions and a focus on the first problem mentioned
Friendliness, empathy, clear explanations, and encouragement to ask questions (correct)
Use of medical jargon and minimal patient involvement in decision-making

According to the passage, which of the following is a consequence of a mismatch between the patient's expectations and the practitioner's style?

More stress during unpleasant procedures (correct)
Less stress during unpleasant procedures
Greater likelihood of following advice
Improved adherence to medical advice

Which of the following best describes a patient-centered practitioner style, according to the passage?

Asking open-ended questions, avoiding medical jargon, and involving patients in decision-making (C) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true about counselling skills?

They help practitioners effectively demonstrate sensitivity, warmth, and concern. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a trait that patients generally favor in a practitioner?

Using medical jargon to demonstrate expertise (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is a characteristic of a doctor-centered practitioner style?

Focusing on the first problem mentioned (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information in the passage?

Counselling skills are primarily useful for dealing with patients in crisis or distress. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true?

The quality of the patient-practitioner relationship depends on factors such as the patient's expectations and the practitioner's communication style. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true about effective counselling skills?

They are primarily focused on providing clear explanations about illnesses and treatments. (C) Signup and view all the answers