HIV/AIDS: Understanding the Basics and Psychology's Role

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What is the primary target of HIV during infection?

Macrophages

Helper T cells (correct)

Dendritic cells

B cells

Which of the following bodily fluids is NOT a primary route of transmission for HIV?

Vaginal fluids

Saliva (correct)

Blood

Semen

What is the typical duration of the initial flu-like illness after HIV infection?

1 day

1 month

1 week (correct)

1 year

At what stage of HIV infection is the T-lymphocyte count below 200?

Stage 4 Signup and view all the answers

What is a common psychological impact of HIV infection on the affected person?

Isolation Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of HIV/AIDS treatment?

There is still no cure, but treatment is available Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of antiretroviral agents in the treatment of HIV?

Inhibiting HIV replication Signup and view all the answers

According to the Health Belief Model, what is a crucial factor in determining an individual's behavior?

The perceived benefits of using condoms Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary concern of psychologists working with individuals who have HIV?

Compliance with medical regimes Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between grief and mourning, according to the bereavement process?

Grief is a feeling, while mourning is an expression of that feeling Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique challenge facing gay men who have lost a partner to AIDS, according to Kubler-Ross's theory?

Lack of social support from family and friends Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary target of HIV during infection?

Which of the following bodily fluids is NOT a primary route of transmission for HIV?

What is the typical duration of the initial flu-like illness after HIV infection?

At what stage of HIV infection is the T-lymphocyte count below 200?

What is a common psychological impact of HIV infection on the affected person?

What is the current status of HIV/AIDS treatment?

What is a primary goal of antiretroviral agents in the treatment of HIV?

According to the Health Belief Model, what is a crucial factor in determining an individual's behavior?

What is a primary concern of psychologists working with individuals who have HIV?

What is a key difference between grief and mourning, according to the bereavement process?

What is a unique challenge facing gay men who have lost a partner to AIDS, according to Kubler-Ross's theory?

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