Psyc 501 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The theorist who began the clinical aspect of studying personality? a. Wilhelm Wundt b. B.F. Skinner c. Sigmund Freud d. Carl Jung C Which is the best method to measure and assess personality? a. Self-report b. Observer/ informant c. Behavioral data d. Experimentation e. There is no one way agreed upon that accurately measures all aspects of personality E

Which of the following is NOT one of the six paradigms/approaches to personality?the introspective approach "Personality is the dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine their unique adjustments to the environment." This definition of personality best reflects the theory of which person:Gordon Allport Which of the following is FALSE?traits are proven non-existent by an act or habit that is inconsistent with that trait Which one the fol...

PSYC 5015 Chapter 27- Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders Exam (100% Guaranteed Pass)

Chapter 27: Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders When assessing a client with somatic symptom disorder, which would the nurse most likely note?  Denial and repression are the chief defense mechanisms used.  The client's symptoms are under the conscious control of the client.  Reports of physical symptoms do not have a demonstrable organic basis to fully account for them.  The client willfully controls the physical symptoms. Somatic symptom disorder is characterized by ...

Chapter 25: Addiction and Substance-Related Disorders A nurse is assessing a client with substance abuse for evidence of possible long-term complications. Which finding would alert the nurse to the development of a complication affecting the hematologic system? Select all that apply.  Leukemia  Anemia  Hematomas  Pancreatitis  Ulcers A client is brought to the emergency department by law enforcement after suspicion of driving under the influence. A blood alcohol level is...

PSYC 5015 Chapter 26 Eating Disorders Questions and Answers (100% Verified Elaborations)

Chapter 30: Mental Health Disorders of Children and Adolescents The nurse is talking with the parents of a child with disruptive behavior disorder about ways to help the child manage behaviors. Which action is best for the nurse advocate for the child to have their needs met?  Interpret the child's thoughts and feelings to the parent.  Teach the parents age-appropriate expectations of the child.  Reinforce the parents' expectations of the child's behavior.  Support transfer...

The theorist who began the clinical aspect of studying personality Sigmund Freud Which is the best method to measure and assess personality? There is no one way agreed upon that accurately measures all aspects of personality Which were the two classes of instincts Freud identified? Death, desire for equilibrium; Eros, desire for sex The approaches to studying personality Clinical practice and academic psychology the big five openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuro...

Chapter 22 Schizophrenia Q&A A client is diagnosed with schizophreniform disorder. The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record and finds that the client's symptoms have been present for at least how long?  1 week  1 month  8 months  1 year A nurse is assessing a client who is reporting the sensation of "bugs crawling under the skin" and intense itching and burning. The client states, "I know bugs have invaded my body." There is no evidence to support the client...

Chapter 26: Eating Disorders: Nursing Care of Persons with Eating and Weight The nurse is performing an assessment of the family dynamics for a client with an eating disorder. Which issue observed by the nurse is an indicator of why the client may be experiencing an eating disorder?  The family appears to lack interest in the client.  The client has overprotective parents.  There are multiple siblings in the household.  The client has supportive and encouraging relationships....