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meagbuch

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A patient tends to use the defense mechanism of displacement. When the patient's spouse accuses the patient of being disorganized and flighty, the patient is most likely to react by:
 
  a. burning the spouse's dinner.
  b. scolding the paperboy for being late.
  c. telling the spouse, I'm so angry with you..
  d. promising the spouse to try be more organized and calm.

Question 2

An instructor is preparing a class discussion on the various theoretical models used in psychiatricmental health nursing. When describing cognitive theories, which statement would the instructor include?
 
  A) The theories attempt to explain the mental processes development and effects on behavior.
  B) The theories attempt to describe how people learn and act.
  C) The theories attempt to link internal thought processes with behavior.
  D) The theories attempt to explain normal human growth and development.



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Answer to Question 1

B
Displacement is defined as the shifting of an emotion from its original source to a person or object that is less threatening. The remaining options do not reflect a shifting of emotion onto a less-threatening person or object.

Answer to Question 2

C




meagbuch

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


aliotak

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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