A Psychiatric Nurse Uses Sullivan's Theories in Group and Individual

question 20

Multiple Choice

A psychiatric nurse uses Sullivan's theories in group and individual therapy.According to Sullivan and other theorists like him,how are client symptoms viewed?

• A)Client symptoms are viewed as learned behaviors that are maintained because they are reinforced.
• B)Client symptoms are viewed as responses to anxiety arising from interpersonal relationships.
• C)Client symptoms are viewed as internal conflicts arising from early childhood trauma.
• D)Client symptoms are viewed as the misinterpretations of experiences.

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Definitions:

Entertainment Function

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McLuhan

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