A Nurse Educator Is Teaching a Group of Student Nurses

question 30

Multiple Choice

A nurse educator is teaching a group of student nurses regarding depression,its pathophysiology,and the theories related to the disorder.What statements will the nurse instructor include about the theories of depression? Select all that apply.

• A) Intrapersonal theory focuses on the theme of loss, either real or symbolic.
• B) The sociocultural factor theory states that those who are depressed focus on negative messages in the environment and ignore positive experiences.
• C) The learning theory states that individuals learn to be depressed in response to a self-perception of a lack of control over their life experiences.
• D) The sociocultural factor theory suggests that gender socialization differences may be a factor in the higher rate of depression in women.
• E) The learning theory states that individuals with depression typically experience little success in achieving gratification and little positive reinforcement in coping with negative incidents.

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Management Personnel

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