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chapter 61 RQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which psychologist believed that human beings are intrinsically good and friendly? | Carl Rogers (1920-1987) |
| What is the first basic need a person has according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? | physiological needs (breathing, food, sex, sleep, homeostasis, excretion |
| What psychological term is used to describe the process by which society influences individuals? | socialization |
| What type of communication describes our body language? | nonverbal communication |
| What percentage of spoken words do we never hear? | 90% |
| Can anxiety be communicated through facial expression? | yes |
| Give a more effective word for “pulling” a tooth. | removing a tooth |
| What is the key to a successful work environment? | teamwork |
| Describe stressors in a dental office. | lack of staff, appointment overbooking, and lack of communication |
| How can a patient be psychologically influenced by others’ attitudes? | A patients attitude and beliefs can be affected by the attitude and beliefs of the people around them |
| Are objective fears acquired or learned? | learned |
| Describe a few techniques that can be used to calm an irate patient. | remain approachable positive attitude, never lie |
| What is the most important piece of office equipment that can be used for public relations? | the phone |
| On which ring should you answer the phone? | after the first ring |
| When the dental office is closed, how are messages obtained? | the answering service |
| What piece of equipment allows you to transmit hard copy written messages? | the faxing machine |
| What would be an example of a salutation on a letter? | Dear Megan Jennings (dont forget colon) |
| In addition to the patient, to what other individual might you send a business letter? | collegues, insurance carriers |
| Which members of the dental office team should be involved in marketing of the practice? | all members |
| What percentage of the office’s gross revenue should be invested in marketing? | 3%-5% |
| Give an example of an external marketing activity. | advertising,websites, blog,health |