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Biological Basis of Behavior Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is a basic assumption of Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Freud believed that everything we do has meaning, whether it is conscious or unconscious. Freud believed that human behavior can be motivated by subconscious thoughts and feelings but could also be in the preconscious or unconscious. Freud based his theory of childhood development on the belief that sexual energy, termed libido, was the driving force of human behavior. The use of free association is not a major assumption of Freud's theory.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker is missing an important aspect of a mentally health life?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 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 5 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.