The Nursing Theory That Is Most Likely to Be Implemented

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nursing theory that is most likely to be implemented by the nurse as a basis for developing a therapeutic relationship with the adult or child psychiatric patients is

• A) Maslow's human needs theory.
• B) Jean Watson's theory of human care.
• C) Orem's self-care deficit theory.
• D) Peplau's interpersonal relations theory.

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Definitions:

Unwanted Behavior

Actions or reactions that are considered undesirable by society or a particular group, often leading to social or personal consequences.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavioral psychology.

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, in the context of behavioral psychology.

Operant Responding

Operant responding involves a type of learning where behavior is modified by its consequences, through reinforcement or punishment, initially described by B.F. Skinner.