If a Person Says, "I Must Be Perfect in Every

question 184

Multiple Choice

If a person says, "I must be perfect in every way. I'll be a better person if I deprive myself of food," that person is engaging in:

• A) distorted thinking.
• B) wishful thinking.
• C) obsessive thinking.
• D) critical thinking.

Distinguish the developmental milestones and their significance in health assessments.

Identify and interpret physical assessment findings in children, including vital signs and growth measurements.

Understand the cultural sensitivity required in health assessments and history taking.

Assess and document the chief complaint and history of the present illness accurately.

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Definitions:

William James

A philosopher and psychologist who is often referred to as the father of American psychology, known for his work on pragmatism and functionalism.

Gestalt Psychology

A theory of mind and brain positing that the operational principle of the brain is holistic, parallel, and analog, with self-organizing tendencies.

Cognitive Psychology

A branch of psychology that studies mental processes including how people think, perceive, remember, and learn.

Functionalism

A paradigm in psychology that focuses on how mental and behavioral processes enable an individual to adapt, survive, and flourish.