Theories that view depression as a group of learned responses are ...

[asmith134]

Theories that view depression as a group of learned responses are called ____ theories.
 
  1. social
  2. behavioral
  3. biological
  4. psychoanalytical

Question 2

During the first interview with a parent whose child died in a car accident, the nurse feels sorry for the patient and reaches out to take the parent's hand. Select the correct analysis of the nurse's behavior.
 
  a. The parent will perceive the gesture as intrusive and overstepping boundaries.
  b. It shows empathy and compassion. It will encourage the parent to continue to express feelings.
  c. The action is inappropriate. No touch rules are important in all psychiatric interactions.
  d. The gesture is premature. The patient's cultural and individual interpretation of touch is unknown.

[brbarasa]

Answer to Question 1

2
Behaviorists view depression as a group of learned responses.

Answer to Question 2

D
Touch has various cultural and individual interpretations. Nurses should refrain from using touch until an assessment can be made regarding the way in which the patient will perceive touch. The other options present prematurely drawn conclusions.

[asmith134]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amit]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review