During an Assertiveness Training Group,a Client Admits to Aggressive Behaviors

question 22

Multiple Choice

During an assertiveness training group,a client admits to aggressive behaviors.The client asks for suggestions for how to become more assertive and less aggressive.Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

• A)"Several techniques,including meditation and progressive muscle relaxation,appear helpful."
• B)"There's not much that can be done about aggressive behavior because of biological responses."
• C)"Certain types of medications have been proven effective in promoting assertive communication."
• D)"There are several techniques,including 'I' statements,role-playing,and thought stopping,that can help promote assertive behaviors and decrease aggressive behaviors."

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Definitions:

Social Influences

The effects of the presence or actions of others, directly or indirectly, on an individual's behavior, attitudes, or feelings.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that suggests emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events.

Physiological Responses

Automatic reactions of the body to the environment, including heartbeat, breathing rate, and muscle tension among others.

Emotion-Arousing

Referring to stimuli or situations that evoke an emotional response.