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Biological Basis of Behavior Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reading a journal article that reviews the various theories of human behavior and mental illness. One of the theories described states that all human beings have the potential for goodness and that therapy helps clients explore their own ability to develop self-worth. The nurse is reading about which theory?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following are considered the positive signs of schizophrenia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A client asks the nurse, 'Do you think I should leave my husband?' The nurse responds, 'You aren't sure if you should leave your husband?' The nurse is using which therapeutic technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
What best describes a task-oriented group?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Content-oriented groups focus on goals and tasks of the group. Thus a task-oriented group would focus on content issues. Process groups focus on interpersonal relationships. Communication styles are not relevant to describing task-oriented groups. 'Here and now' refers to dealing with issues that are taking place at the present time.
Question 5 of 5
The patient and the nurse have agreed on problems to be addressed during a short course of outpatient therapy. At the beginning of the appointment, the patient states, 'I'd like to work on the issue of relationships today.' Which assessment can be made?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.