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Without the psychiatrists promise of confidentiality
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Without the psychiatrists promise of confidentiality, trust is (i) ______ and the patients communication limited; even though confidentiality can thus be seen to be precious in therapy moral responsibility sometimes requires a willingness to (ii) ______ it.
I don't quite understand the second blank. Please explain, thank you
The answer is C, D (select this sentence with the mouse to view answer)
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| A. implicit | D. sacrifice |
| B. assumed | E. examine |
| C. impaired | F. uphold |
I don't quite understand the second blank. Please explain, thank you
The answer is C, D (select this sentence with the mouse to view answer)
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Re: Without the psychiatrists promise of confidentiality
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04 Apr 2016, 19:32
04 Apr 2016, 19:32
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The second part of the sentence beings with “even though”. Therefore, you know immediately that this part of the sentence will have a contrast in it. The idea is that confidentiality is precious, but there is sometimes a responsibility to sacrifice it, or give it up. This could be in the case that a client expresses an intention to commit a crime for example, or is thinking of harming himself or herself. The second part of the sentence stands alone from the first, in that the first part doesn’t help you much to determine the answer to the second blank.
Re: Without the psychiatrists promise of confidentiality
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22 Apr 2025, 10:13
22 Apr 2025, 10:13
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1. Blank (i): The sentence states that without the promise of confidentiality, trust is negatively affected, and the patient's communication is limited. The word that fits best here is "impaired," meaning weakened or damaged.
- "Implicit" (A) means implied but not stated, which doesn't fit the context.
- "Assumed" (B) means taken for granted, which doesn't convey the negative consequence of lacking confidentiality.
- "Impaired" (C) correctly suggests that trust is weakened.
2. Blank (ii): The second part of the sentence discusses how confidentiality is precious but sometimes moral responsibility requires a willingness to give it up. The best fit is "sacrifice."
- "Sacrifice" (D) means to give up something valuable, which fits the idea of prioritizing moral responsibility over confidentiality.
- "Examine" (E) doesn't convey the necessary action of giving up confidentiality.
- "Uphold" (F) means to maintain or support, which is the opposite of what's needed here.
- "Implicit" (A) means implied but not stated, which doesn't fit the context.
- "Assumed" (B) means taken for granted, which doesn't convey the negative consequence of lacking confidentiality.
- "Impaired" (C) correctly suggests that trust is weakened.
2. Blank (ii): The second part of the sentence discusses how confidentiality is precious but sometimes moral responsibility requires a willingness to give it up. The best fit is "sacrifice."
- "Sacrifice" (D) means to give up something valuable, which fits the idea of prioritizing moral responsibility over confidentiality.
- "Examine" (E) doesn't convey the necessary action of giving up confidentiality.
- "Uphold" (F) means to maintain or support, which is the opposite of what's needed here.
