In the context of telling stories to a physician, which of the following statements is true about older patients compared with younger patients?

A. They dislike engaging in painful self-disclosure.
B. They refrain from disclosing seemingly irrelevant matters such as family finances.
C. They reveal more current symptoms.
D. They give significantly longer presentations and narratives.

Answer: D

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Which of the following statements best reflects how scientific inquiry guards against the errors of everyday knowing?

a. Scientific inquiry is based upon the agreement of experts. b. Scientific inquiry is deliberate and careful. c. Scientific inquiry is based in tradition. d. Scientific inquiry is rooted in a modern view of knowledge production.

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