A Psychiatric Technician Mentions to the Nurse,"All These Patients with Axis

question 16

Multiple Choice

A psychiatric technician mentions to the nurse,"All these patients with Axis II problems! It makes me wonder how so many mothers could have been such poor parents and messed up their kids so badly!" The response by the nurse that helps put the development of personality disorders into perspective is:

• A) "Parenting is the responsibility of fathers, too, so don't blame only mothers."
• B) "Personality disorder is often related to sexual abuse that occurs without parental knowledge."
• C) "There is some evidence to suggest a biologic component to personality disorders."
• D) "Peer interactions may be more important in child development than parental involvement."

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Definitions:

Ethical Burden

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Ethical Egoism

A philosophical perspective that suggests actions are morally right if they promote one's own self-interest.

Greatest Good

A principle often associated with utilitarianism that suggests actions should be evaluated based on their consequences for the greatest number of people.

Leader-Follower Relationship

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