As Defined by Freud, the Term Thanatos Refers to ____

question 13

Multiple Choice

As defined by Freud, the term thanatos refers to ____.

• A) suicidal thinking
• B) a destructive, death instinct
• C) any same-sex competitive activity
• D) an aggressive personality type

Apply nursing interventions aimed at improving self-esteem and reducing depressive symptoms.

Recognize the importance of safety and observational checks for patients with major depressive disorder.

Understand the process and care related to electroconvulsive therapy.

Educate patients and families about the importance of medication adherence and the potential side effects.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, unconsciously, to protect themselves from anxiety or to provide a refuge from a situation with which they cannot currently cope.

Moral Basis

The foundational principles or beliefs that guide judgments about what is right or wrong, ethical or unethical.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or urges are unconsciously pushed out of the conscious mind.

Personality Mediates

The concept that an individual's personality can influence how they respond or react to different situations or stimuli.