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Behavioral Theory of Mental Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which theorist showed that learning occurs by internalizing the behaviors of others through the process of pervasive imitation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albert Bandura showed that learning occurs by internalizing the behaviors of others through a process of modeling, or one person trying to be similar to another. B. F. Skinner studied operant behavior or conditioning. Frederick Perls believed that the root of human anxiety is frustration with an inability to express natural biologic and psychological desires in modern civilization. In nursing, Maslow's model is used to prioritize care; basic needs should be met before higher level needs.
Question 2 of 5
A client who is taking chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine) is experiencing extrapyramidal side effects (EPS). The nurse understands that EPS is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
An employee uses the defense mechanism of displacement when the boss openly disagrees with suggestions. What behavior would be expected from this employee?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Giving broad opening is technique of communication that
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Based on this patient's statements, what can the nurse conclude?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient is expressing feelings of sadness over the loss of the therapeutic group relationships that have been helpful to her. Such feelings are considered normal, just as they are considered normal when the nurse-patient relationship terminates. The feelings expressed are normal, not regressive. No hidden meaning is present; the patient openly expressed genuine feelings. Further evaluation is not needed.