Psychologists Often Use Personality Traits to Predict Behavior in the Workplace

question 12

Multiple Choice

Psychologists often use personality traits to predict behavior in the workplace. This research has benefited recently by looking at

• A) the Big Five personality dimensions.
• B) psychogenic needs.
• C) central traits.
• D) the idiographic approach.

Recognize the different ways of knowing in nursing and their application in practice.

Identify the roles and responsibilities of nurses in code blue situations.

Describe the importance of patient-centered care and the patient as an expert in their own care.

Apply SBAR communication in nursing to enhance patient safety and care.

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