When Utilizing Freud's Psychoanalytical/psychosocial Theory,the Nurse Recalls That

question 8

Multiple Choice

When utilizing Freud's psychoanalytical/psychosocial theory,the nurse recalls that

• A) Adult personality is the result of resolved conflicts between sources of sexual pleasure and the mandates of reality.
• B) Development occurs throughout the life span and focuses on psychosocial stages.
• C) The genital stage precedes the phallic stage of development.
• D) Problems evident in adult life are due to early successes and resolution of earlier developmental stages.

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Definitions:

Client Ambivalence

Client ambivalence refers to the mixed feelings or contradictory attitudes a client may have towards change, often encountered in counseling and therapeutic settings.

Client's Thoughts

The opinions, beliefs, or cognitive processes expressed by a client, particularly in the context of therapy or counseling.

Counselor Communication

The process and skill set used by counselors to effectively convey and exchange information with clients, facilitating understanding and therapeutic progress.

Encouraging

The act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope to continue or try something.