Burnout and Feelings of Professional Isolation Can Lead to Loss

question 19

Multiple Choice

Burnout and feelings of professional isolation can lead to loss of nursing staff in rural and remote nursing practices. This statement is:

• A) true, but only for the rural and remote nurses.
• B) false, as rural nurses love what they do.
• C) true for all nurses regardless of where they work.
• D) true for all nurses, but other factors make it worse for the rural nurses.

Understand the impact of psychoanalytic and psychosocial theories on the perception of human development and motivation.

Explain the fundamental concepts of learning theories and their application to behavior.

Distinguish between different learning theorists and their contributions to psychology.

Understand the significance of environmental influences on behavior according to learning theories.

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Definitions:

Free Association

In psychoanalysis, the uncensored uttering of all thoughts that come to mind.

Unconscious Processes

Mental activities beyond conscious awareness that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Defense

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Transference

A psychological phenomenon in which an individual redirects feelings and desires, often unconsciously, from one person to another, particularly noted in psychoanalytic therapy.