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A Depressed Client Reports to a Nurse a History of Divorce

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A depressed client reports to a nurse a history of divorce, job loss, family estrangement, and cocaine abuse. Which theoretical principle best explains the etiology of this client's depressive symptoms?


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Role Performance

Way in which a person views his or her ability to carry out significant roles.

Self-concept

An individual's perception of themselves, encompassing beliefs, feelings, and thoughts about one's identity, abilities, and worth.

Initiative Versus Guilt

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where children learn to assert their power and control over the world through directing play and other social interactions.

Developmental Task

A milestone or skill that individuals typically achieve or master during a specific stage of their development.

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