A New Nurse Mentions,"I Can Understand a Situational Crisis Upsetting

question 25

Multiple Choice

A new nurse mentions,"I can understand a situational crisis upsetting a person's equilibrium,but I don't understand how something positive,like getting married or having a baby,can precipitate a crisis." To explain,the mentor should answer,"You need to think of a crisis as a(n) :

• A) Threat to survival."
• B) Threat to the familiar."
• C) Opportunity to learn."
• D) Psychiatric disorder."

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Definitions:

Concession

An adjustment or compromise made by one party in a negotiation, often to meet the other party halfway.

Disliked Other

An individual who is viewed unfavorably or negatively by someone.

Halo Effects

A cognitive bias where an observer's overall impression of a person, brand, or product influences their feelings and thoughts about that entity's character or properties.

Social Group

A collection of individuals who interact with one another and share similar characteristics, interests, or a sense of identity.