A Nursing Class Volunteers to Serve Hot Meals at a Local

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nursing class volunteers to serve hot meals at a local homeless shelter on a Saturday afternoon. This focus on serving the community is called:

• A) Altruism.
• B) Accountability.
• C) Autonomy.
• D) Advocate.

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Definitions:

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that classifies mental disorders.

Medical Model Bias

The tendency to view mental health issues and behaviors solely through the lens of biological factors or illnesses, often overlooking social, psychological, and environmental influences.

Observable Behaviors

Behaviors or responses from a person that are observable and quantifiable.

Psychologically Disordered

Referring to a condition characterized by abnormalities in thought, emotion, or behavior, leading to distress or impaired functioning.