A Nurse Is Admitting an Infant with Asthma

question 21

Multiple Choice

A nurse is admitting an infant with asthma. What usually triggers asthma in infants?

• A) Medications
• B) A viral infection
• C) Exposure to cold air
• D) Allergy to dust or dust mites

Understand the impact of social constructs and biases, such as race and attractiveness, on societal behaviors and attitudes.

Recognize the role of group dynamics, such as groupthink and social facilitation, in influencing individual behavior.

Analyze the influence of situational factors versus personal disposition on behavior through attribution theory.

Evaluate the effects of persuasion methods (central and peripheral routes) on attitude change and decision-making.

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Definitions:

Participant Observation

A research method where the researcher immerses themselves in the environment or society they are studying, often participating in the activities being observed.

Non-participant Observation

A research method where the observer does not engage with the participants, allowing for the study of behaviors and events in their natural setting without influence.

Independent Variable

A variable in research that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Experimental Group

The group in an experiment that receives the variable being tested, allowing researchers to measure the effect of the variable on this group.