A Teen with an Anxiety Disorder Is Referred for Biofeedback

question 5

Multiple Choice

A teen with an anxiety disorder is referred for biofeedback because her parents do not want her on anxiolytics.The nurse recognizes that the teen understands her health education on biofeedback when she states,"Biofeedback will

• A) Allow me to direct my energies in an intentional way when stressed."
• B) Allow me to manipulate my stressed out joints."
• C) Help me with my thoughts, feelings, and physiological responses to stress."
• D) Let me assess and redirect my energy fields."

Understand the concept of determinism as it applies to behaviorism.

Identify the experimental methods used by behaviorists to study learning and behavior.

Understand the influence of Darwin's theory of evolution on the study of animal learning and intelligence.

Explain the principles of classical conditioning as researched by pioneers like Ivan Pavlov.

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Definitions:

Motivator Factors

Elements in a work environment that increase job satisfaction and motivate employees to perform better.

Hygiene Factors

Factors related to the work environment that can lead to dissatisfaction if absent, but do not necessarily motivate if present, according to Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory.

Job Enrichment

The process of making a job more rewarding, fulfilling, and satisfying by adding more meaningful tasks and duties.

Sense of Purpose

The feeling of having clear goals, direction, and motivation in life, contributing to overall well-being and satisfaction.