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ereecah · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

When considering elderly long-term care, nursing research has shown which of the following concerning facility residents MOST likely to participate in animal-assisted therapy (AAT)?

a. Those who elect to participate in AAT are less likely to have previously owned a pet.
b. Those who have previously owned a pet find AAT to be a traumatic reminder of their pets.
c. Prior life experiences with pets is a major factor influencing desire to participate in AAT.
d. Not having prior life experience with pets motivates the elderly to try something new.

Question 2

Compulsions are BEST defined as:

a. extreme nausea that persists over time
b. wanting something that you cannot have
c. repetitive behaviors or mental acts
d. not liking anything or anyone

JaynaD87 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Prior life experiences with pets is a major factor influencing a client's desire to participate in animal-assisted therapy (AAT). Individuals who have had previous pets may have experienced pleasure with interacting with their pets. Often pets and their owners form a bond that can be very strong. Pets are often used to reduce feelings of loneliness.

Answer to Question 2

C
Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or acts. The compulsions serve as a method of reducing the anxiety that the person experiences from the obsessive thoughts.