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karen

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Schneidman's term perturbation means the amount of:
 
  a. stress or social pressures felt by an individual in society
  b. disconnectedness or connectedness felt by an individual in his or her family of origin
  c. turbulence in the mind compared to the turbulence occurring in the body
  d. emotional distress reflected in the presence or absence of impulse control

Question 2

A nurse understands that the presence of a personality disorder is most clearly signaled by a:
 
  A) Deviation from society's established and accepted norms.
  B) Persistent, maladaptive response pattern over time.
  C) Pervasive and unwarranted suspiciousness and mistrust.
  D) Sense of self-importance and an unlimited need for attention.


shoemake

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
According to Schneidman, perturbation, pain, and press affect suicidal ideation. Schneidman's term perturbation means the amount of emotional distress reflected in the presence or absence of impulse control. Pain is viewed as a psychological phenomenon but is unlikely to exclude physical pain. Press is a concept describing the various stresses or pressures on an individual.

Answer to Question 2

B


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