The Patient Has Been Admitted to the Hospital for the Treatment

question 4

Multiple Choice

The patient has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of schizophrenia. The patient's mother says to the nurse, "This is all so confusing. How did he get this? Did I do something?" Which nursing responses are indicated?

• A) "Schizophrenia is a biological brain disorder."
• B) "Schizophrenia is linked to drinking alcohol during pregnancy."
• C) "Research indicates that a very stressful environment causes schizophrenia."
• D) "Research indicates that schizophrenia is a genetic disorder."
• E) "Schizophrenia is due to too much dopamine in certain parts of the brain."

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Definitions:

Ebbinghaus

Hermann Ebbinghaus was a German psychologist known for his pioneering work on memory and learning, including the discovery of the forgetting curve.

Forgetting

The loss or inability to recall information or memories, which can result from various factors, including the passage of time or interference from other information.

Retrieval Period

The phase during which information is recalled from memory, often discussed in the context of cognitive psychology and memory studies.

Flashbulb Memories

Flashbulb memories are vivid, detailed recollections of momentous events, often retained with clarity due to the emotional significance.