The Staff Development Educator Presents a Series of Programs on Stress

question 14

Multiple Choice

The staff development educator presents a series of programs on stress management to the nurse managers.Research has indicated that an individual's ability to deal with stress is moderated by psychological hardiness.Psychological hardiness is a composite of:

• A)Commitment, control, and challenge.
• B)Commitment, powerlessness, and passivity.
• C)Commitment, control, and passivity.
• D)Decreased isolation, challenge, and passivity.

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Definitions:

Environmental Factors

External elements, including physical, social, and cultural aspects, that can influence an individual's development and behavior.

Parental Warmth

The degree of support, affection, and nurturing expressed by a parent toward their children.

Feelings of Helplessness

A state in which an individual perceives they have no power or control over a situation, often leading to decreased motivation.

Shaped and Fixed

A behavioral conditioning process where desired behaviors are reinforced step by step (shaped) and maintained through a consistent schedule of reinforcement (fixed).