When Attending a Clinical Rotation in a Geriatric Setting a Group

question 24

Multiple Choice

When attending a clinical rotation in a geriatric setting a group of student nurses,Ashley observed all staff worked seamlessly,morale was high,and resident and family satisfaction rates are high.Upon discussing with the nurse manager their observations,the term "authentic leadership" was identified as the primary reason.What characteristics of authentic leadership support this observation? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Awareness of the people around them.
• B) Apply balanced processing.
• C) Align words to match beliefs.
• D) Are swayed by external pressures.

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Definitions:

Behaviourist Theory

A psychological approach focusing on observable behaviours and external stimuli, while discounting internal states like thoughts and emotions.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it refers to a stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of the recurrence of a particular behavior.

Punishment

A negative consequence applied following an undesired behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Extinction

The process by which a previously learned behavior diminishes in frequency or disappears as a result of the absence of reinforcement.