Which Questions Should the Nurse Ask to Determine an Individual's

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which questions should the nurse ask to determine an individual's worldview? (Select all that apply.)

• A) What is more important: the needs of an individual or the needs of a community?
• B) How would you describe an ideal relationship between individuals?
• C) How long have you lived at your present residence?
• D) Of what importance are possessions in your life?
• E) Do you speak any foreign languages?

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Definitions:

Looking-Glass Self

Concept that people learn who they are by their interactions with others, who reflect their self back to them.

Social Decentering

The cognitive ability to step outside one's own perspective and consider the thoughts, feelings, and motives of others.

Symbolic Interaction Theory

A sociological perspective that focuses on the meanings individuals attach to objects, events, and behaviors, emphasizing the role of communication in shaping social reality.

Communication Apprehension Theory

A theory that explains why individuals may fear or have anxiety about communicating with others, addressing both the psychological and social aspects influencing such apprehensions.