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According to Reger, Etherage, Reger, and Gahm (2008), what aspects contribute to the uniqueness of military culture?
a. Language, code of manners, and belief systems
b. Clothing, rituals, and mission statements
c. Social media engagement, formal education, and dietary preferences
d. Artistic expression, geographical location, and political affiliations

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What are the three overarching elements that capture the unique dynamics of military culture, as discussed in the chapter?
a. Discipline, communication, and diversity
b. Hierarchical nature, mission focus, and inward-facing perspective
c. Rituals, education, and technology
d. Innovation, community engagement, and global awareness

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B

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In the hierarchical structure of the military, what contributes to the differences in influence or control among service members?
a. Geographic location
b. Length of service
c. Rank and pay grade
d. Educational background

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C

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What is the primary goal of military discipline, as defined in the notes?
a. To create chaos and confusion
b. To ritualize the violence of war
c. To establish a corporate identity
d. To impose order and minimize confusion

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D

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What outward evidence of military discipline and etiquette is often demonstrated in ceremonies?
a. Bright colored uniforms and unfurled flags
b. Secret handshakes and hidden codes
c. Inaudible whispers and covert signals
d. Virtual reality simulations and holographic displays

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According to Mary Wertsch (1991), what is the only equality among officers and enlisted in the military?
a. Rank
b. Pay grade
c. Educational background
d. Risk of dying on the battlefield

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D

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What psychological trait is often at the heart of the commitment to the military but may also lead to stigma against seeking help?
a. Secrecy
b. Stoicism
c. Denial
d. Openness

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B

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How does the importance of the mission impact military families, according to Wertsch (1991)?
a. It has no impact on family dynamics
b. It leads to constant joy and celebration
c. It creates constant preparation for disaster
d. It results in complete detachment from the mission

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C

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What term is used to describe the state in which family members are uncertain about roles and tasks within the family?
a. Family chaos
b. Boundary ambiguity
c. Role confusion
d. Task uncertainty

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According to Martin and McClure (2000), what is the essence of military unit cohesion?
a. Individualism
b. Total commitment
c. Flexibility
d. Isolation

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What does the term “PCSing” refer to in the context of military life?
a. Participating in Combat Simulations
b. Permanent Change of Station
c. Personal Communication Skills
d. Public Ceremony and Salute

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How often do military families, on average, move according to the notes?
a. Every year
b. Every 2 to 3 years
c. Once in a lifetime
d. Only during wartime

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What is the psychological consequence of the inward focus of the military, particularly for families living abroad?
a. Increased community engagement
b. Lack of concern for the wider community
c. Strong sense of belonging
d. Active participation in local events

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B

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According to Wertsch (1991), what is the great paradox of the military?
a. Members live in a democracy
b. Members are self-appointed front-line guardians
c. Members have no traditions
d. Members have no discipline

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What are the three psychological traits outlined by Mary Wertsch in 1991 as a result of the inward focus of the military?
a. Openness, resilience, and cooperation
b. Secrecy, stoicism, and denial
c. Curiosity, adaptability, and empathy
d. Independence, assertiveness, and trust

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B

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What is the term used to describe the attachment issues faced by military families due to constant separations and reunions?
a. Emotional resonance
b. Boundary ambiguity
c. Attachment dysregulation
d. Stoic attachment

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C

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How does military discipline differ from civilian discipline, according to the notes?
a. Military discipline is more lenient
b. Civilian discipline is more hierarchical
c. Military discipline is ritualized and internal
d. Civilian discipline is solely focused on rank

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C

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What does the term “boundary ambiguity” refer to in the context of military families?
a. Uncertainty about physical borders
b. Lack of boundaries within the military
c. Uncertainty about family roles and tasks
d. Strongly defined family boundaries

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C

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How does the hierarchical structure contribute to family dynamics, particularly in families with an authoritarian parenting style?
a. It promotes individual freedom
b. It encourages open communication
c. It often leads to rigid rules and lack of tolerance
d. It has no impact on parenting styles

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C

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What is the central truth of military service, as highlighted in the notes?
a. Predictable and comfortable lifestyle
b. Willingness to sacrifice personal freedoms
c. Constant access to psychological treatment
d. Avoidance of any form of denial

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B

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What does an individual’s personality reveal about them, according to the notes?
a. Their favorite color
b. How they see themselves, the world, and their relationships with others
c. Their daily routine
d. Their taste in music

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B

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According to the notes, why might differences between the personalities of military members and the general population increase over time?
a. Military members are more adaptable
b. The military culture has a homogenizing effect
c. General population members become more military-like
d. Military members resist change

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B

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How does the military context moderate the expression of personality variables, as per Darr (2011)?
a. By encouraging diversity
b. By discouraging conformity
c. By having a minimal influence
d. By strongly influencing personality expression

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D

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What is the unifying factor that makes a discussion of the military personality worthwhile?
a. Similarities between individual cultures of the Armed Forces
b. Lack of diversity among military personnel
c. Strict adherence to rules and regulations
d. Close resemblance to civilian culture

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Which of the following is NOT one of the five factors in the Five Factor Model of Personality (FFM)?
a. Extraversion
b. Agreeableness
c. Imaginativeness
d. Conscientiousness

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What does the dimension of extraversion in the FFM encompass, as defined by Barrick, Mount, and Judge (2001)?
a. Aversion to social situations
b. Sociability, dominance, ambition, positive emotionality, and excitement-seeking
c. Lack of ambition and positive emotionality
d. Strict adherence to rules and regulations

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B

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According to the notes, what personality trait is associated with work ethic and dependability?
a. Extraversion
b. Agreeableness
c. Conscientiousness
d. Emotional stability

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C

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Why do service members join the military, according to the notes?
a. To secure money for college and receive job training
b. To escape financial hardship
c. Out of a sense of duty or adventure
d. All of the above

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D

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How does the military culture likely shape the personalities of young service members?
a. By encouraging radical personality changes
b. By reinforcing existing personality traits
c. By discouraging any personality development
d. By making personalities unstable

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B

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What traits associated with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) does the military culture tend to reinforce?
a. Lack of structure and orderliness
b. Lack of attention to detail
c. Flexibility and adaptability
d. Structure, orderliness, attention to detail, and precision

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D

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According to Picano, Williams, and Roland (2006), which military specialties are discussed as having the most salient personality traits?
a. Administrative roles
b. High-risk specialties like aviation or explosive ordinance disposal
c. Medical services
d. Infantry roles

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B

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How do service members typically reaffirm their interest in the military throughout their career?
a. By attending regular therapy sessions
b. Through continuous academic education
c. By reenlisting
d. By avoiding deployments

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C

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What is the common misconception mentioned in the notes regarding the military and its members?
a. All service members have the same personality
b. Military members are not associated with any particular job
c. The military is entirely homogeneous
d. There are no differences between military and civilian cultures

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A

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According to Kindsvatter (2003), what motivations range from “enthusiastic volunteer to resentful draftee” among service members?
a. Financial incentives
b. Duty and adventure
c. Escape from a dead-end lifestyle
d. College money

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B

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In the study by Jackson et al. (2012), what personality traits were found to be less prevalent in those who chose military service compared to their civilian counterparts?
a. Agreeableness, neuroticism, and openness
b. Conscientiousness, emotional stability, and openness
c. Extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness
d. Neuroticism, openness, and emotional stability

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C

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According to Roberts, Walton, and Viechtbauer (2006), when do individuals show the greatest degree of change in longitudinal studies of personality?
a. After age 30
b. During adolescence
c. In their 40s and 50s
d. Younger individuals, likely before age 30

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D

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How does Darr (2011) characterize the military in moderating personality?
a. It has minimal influence on personality traits
b. It strongly influences the expression of personality traits
c. It encourages diversity of personality
d. It discourages conformity

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B

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According to Matthews (2009), over how many months of training at West Point were character strengths relatively stable?
a. 6 months
b. 18 months
c. 24 months
d. 47 months

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D

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What does the pruning process refer to in the military, as mentioned in the notes?
a. The removal of unnecessary military regulations
b. The process of selecting individuals for promotions
c. The decision to leave military service, stay in the current job, or reclassify
d. The initial enlistment period for new service members

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C

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What does the competitive, performance-based culture of the military likely encourage, according to Barrick et al. (2001)?
a. Flexibility and spontaneity
b. Emotional instability
c. Conscientiousness and emotional stability
d. Lack of accountability

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C

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What is the significance of cultural awareness and competence in healthcare, according to the notes?
a. Relevant only for ethnic and racial minorities
b. Essential only for veterans
c. Critical for working with service members, veterans, and their families
d. Irrelevant for healthcare providers

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C

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How is military culture defined in the notes?
a. Exclusive to explicit elements
b. Limited to uniforms and technologies
c. Total of knowledge, beliefs, morals, customs, habits, and capabilities
d. Focused on organizational roles

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C

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What is the primary stigma associated with seeking healthcare in the military and veteran population?
a. Fear of medical procedures
b. Concerns about confidentiality
c. Reluctance to follow orders
d. Seeking any medical care

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D

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What is the warrior ethos, as mentioned in the notes?
a. A set of universal values and guiding ideals
b. A focus on technology and weaponry
c. The warrior’s physical fitness routine
d. A form of military hierarchy

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A

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What does military culture share with other cultures, according to the notes?
a. Lack of values and ideals
b. Emphasis on individualism
c. Similarities in values, ideals, and codes of conduct
d. Rejection of organizational structures

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C

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What falls on a continuum regarding the adoption of military culture and the warrior’s ethos?
a. Deployment locations
b. Duty assignments
c. The career and life span of service members or veterans
d. Training programs

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C

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When does the development of a warrior’s ethos begin, according to the notes?
a. During basic training
b. After retirement or separation
c. Only during deployment
d. After the first promotion

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A

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What is the primary difference between military culture and medical/behavioral health culture?
a. Military culture is individualistic, while medical culture is collectivistic
b. Military culture is strength-based, while medical culture is pathology-focused
c. Medical culture encourages suppressing emotions, unlike military culture
d. Both cultures are identical in their approach

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B

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What contractual issue significantly impacts health care providers working with military members?
a. Confidentiality of health records
b. Lack of access to healthcare benefits
c. Absence of a written contract
d. Full autonomy of military members over their health records

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A

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What is the impact of the Department of Defense being both the employer and provider of health care benefits?
a. Full confidentiality for service members
b. Limited access to health records
c. No reporting requirements
d. Reduced confidentiality of health records

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D

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What are the core values central to military culture?
a. Integrity, wisdom, service, and commitment
b. Honor, courage, service, and duty
c. Independence, justice, strength, and flexibility
d. Freedom, creativity, respect, and loyalty

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B

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What is a potential impact of military service on family members, according to the notes?
a. Minimal impact
b. Enhanced family relationships
c. Family members experiencing unique stressors
d. No impact on family dynamics

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C

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During which phase of the deployment cycle are service members always preparing for deployment?
a. Deployment
b. Redeployment and reintegration
c. Predeployment
d. Post-deployment

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C

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What is the primary focus of health care professionals during the deployment cycle, according to the notes?
a. Routine stressors
b. Life threat and loss
c. Redeployment and reintegration
d. Assessment of community impact

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A

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What should a culturally aware health care professional inquire about regarding the impact of the deployment cycle?
a. Service member’s financial status
b. Unit cohesion and leadership
c. Deployment location
d. Service member’s preferred therapeutic approach

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B

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How might a health care provider assess the impact of deployment on a service member’s family?
a. Ask about the financial effects
b. Inquire about the family’s support system
c. Assess the number of family members
d. Ignore the impact on the family

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B

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What is the significance of the military history assessment for healthcare providers?
a. A routine formality
b. Only relevant for veterans
c. Irrelevant for understanding patient worldview
d. A tool for understanding the patient’s military experience

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D

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What is a critical consideration for health care providers when assessing military history?
a. Learning all military jargon
b. Memorizing rank charts
c. Understanding how explicit military elements affect patients
d. Exclusively focusing on family members

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C

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Why is the question “What branch of service were/are you in?” important for health care providers?
a. To identify the patient’s favorite branch
b. To determine if the patient served in the Army
c. To gain insight into the types of missions the patient may have been involved in
d. To categorize patients based on their branch

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C

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What is the primary goal of the military history assessment questions, according to the notes?
a. To create a detailed rank chart
b. To assess the patient’s physical fitness
c. To identify if a patient is a combatant
d. To understand the patient’s worldview

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D

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What is the primary challenge faced by health care professionals in understanding military organizational structures, according to the notes?
a. Memorizing all occupational specialties
b. Learning rank hierarchies
c. Understanding the nuances of military jargon
d. Recognizing how explicit military elements affect patient well-being

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D

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How might a health care provider determine the impact of military service on a patient’s daily life and functioning?
a. By analyzing the patient’s financial status
b. Through a thorough examination of the patient’s rank
c. By understanding the patient’s assimilation into military culture
d. Ignoring the military history assessment

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C

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In what way can a health care professional address the unique stressors faced by service members and their families?
a. By downplaying the significance of military service
b. By solely focusing on routine stressors
c. By acknowledging and inquiring about military-specific stressors
d. By avoiding questions related to deployments

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C

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What aspect of military culture may be challenging for health care professionals to grasp?
a. Explicit components only
b. Implicit components only
c. Both explicit and implicit components
d. Cultural aspects unrelated to military service

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B

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How does military culture impact a service member’s worldview, according to the notes?
a. No impact on worldview
b. A temporary impact during deployment
c. A profound influence on worldview, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
d. Affects only family members’ worldview

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C

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