Social Withdrawal, Poor Judgment, Disorganized Thought Patterns, and Hallucinations Are

question 32

Multiple Choice

Social withdrawal, poor judgment, disorganized thought patterns, and hallucinations are characteristic of

• A) bipolar disorder
• B) eating disorders
• C) depression
• D) schizophrenia

Understand the historical development of mental health treatment and the changing perception of mental illness.

Understand the primary purposes and various contexts of communication within healthcare.

Apply effective communication techniques for delegating tasks to other healthcare team members.

Evaluate the role of a nurse in advocating for patient safety and quality of care through communication.

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Definitions:

Insight Therapies

Psychological treatments that emphasize increasing a client's awareness of underlying motives and defenses as a way to change behaviors and emotions.

Self-Understanding

The individual's perception, knowledge, and appreciation of their own personality, emotions, behaviors, and motivations.

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic intervention used to treat mental illness and emotional challenges by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist, or another mental health provider.

Psychotherapy

A general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider.