Define the Following Terms: Studia Humanitatis

question 14

Short Answer

Define the following terms: studia humanitatis

Define and differentiate between key concepts such as systems theory, profession, and theory.

Recognize the distinction between nursing philosophy and the medical profession’s belief system.

Identify the components of the standards of professional performance.

Acknowledge the role of community sanction and the importance of a professional code of ethics in nursing.

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Definitions:

Negative Symptoms

Features associated with reductions or deficits in normal emotional and behavioral functions, often seen in schizophrenia, such as apathy and lack of speech.

Social Withdrawal

The act of removing oneself from social interactions and activities, often as a response to anxiety, depression, or other stressors.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.

Lacks Empathy

Describes an individual's difficulty or inability to understand and share the feelings of another person.