Psych Ch 2
A client states, "I will always be alone because nobody could ever love me." The nurse recognizes that the client is expressing what cognitive-behavioral concept?
Schema Schemas are unique assumptions about ourselves, according to Beck's theory. This statement is an example of a negative schema. Emotional consequence is the end result of negative thinking process, as described by Ellis. Actualization is a level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Aversion is a therapy characterized by punishment.
Consider both Sullivan's term security operations and Freud's term defense mechanisms. Which statement suggests that the client's specialized treatment goal has been successfully met?
"I'm experiencing much less anxiety about school now." Both Sullivan and Freud coined terms to mean actions that individuals do that are an attempt to reduce anxiety. The terms to do not refer to activities that increase self-esteem. Security operations and defense mechanisms are not conscious and therefore do not increase self-awareness.
Which nursing intervention demonstrates the theory behind operant conditioning?
Rewarding the client with a token for avoiding an argument with another client Operant conditioning is the basis for behavior modification and uses positive reinforcement to increase desired behaviors.
A nurse expresses an exclusive belief in the biological model for mental illness when stating "it's the only one I really believe." What conclusion should be drawn from this statement?
In believing only in the biological model, other influences on mental health including cultural, environmental, social, and spiritual influences are not taken into account.
A nurse is providing care to a 28-year-old patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who was admitted in a manic state. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory, the nurse should identify which patient symptom as having priority?
Lack of sleep Based on Maslow's theory, physiological needs such as food, water, air, sleep, etc., are the priority and must be taken care of first.
