The Nurse Determines That a Patient Has a Knowledge Deficit

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse determines that a patient has a knowledge deficit regarding her diagnosis of achalasia. The nurse begins patient teaching by explaining that achalasia is

• A) a white patch on the mouth or tongue mucosa.
• B) caused by frequent ulceration on the lip.
• C) caused by excess exposure to sun and wind.
• D) caused by the inability of a muscle to relax.

Distinguish between dispositional and situational attributions.

Describe Kelley's covariation model of attribution.

Explain the fundamental attribution error.

Understand the role of consensus, consistency, and distinctiveness in attribution.

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Definitions:

Therapy Outcome Studies

Experimental studies that assess the effects of an intervention designed to reduce psychopathology in an experimental group, while performing no intervention or a different type of intervention on another group.

Placebo Control Group

In clinical trials, a group of participants who receive a placebo, serving as a control to measure the effect of a treatment or intervention.

Effectiveness

The degree to which a method, procedure, or treatment achieves its intended outcome or goal in real-world scenarios.

Demand Characteristics

Experimental cues or conditions that influence participants' behavior or responses in psychological research, potentially biasing the results.