The Nurse Has Just Discussed Reflexology with an Individual

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse has just discussed reflexology with an individual.Which of the following statements made by the individual would demonstrate that learning has taken place?

• A)Reflexology uses upper back massage to control tension and stress.
• B)Reflexology uses the body's natural reflexes to optimize positive energy flow.
• C)Reflexology uses pressure applied to hand and foot areas to relieve tension.
• D)Reflexology uses massaging and stretching motions to the lower legs and feet to restore a positive energy flow.

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Definitions:

Superego

In Freudian psychoanalytic theory, this part of the personality is responsible for moral standards and ideals, often contrasting with the id.

Freud

An Austrian neurologist named Sigmund Freud established the practice of psychoanalysis, which is a technique for treating mental illnesses by facilitating dialogue between a psychoanalyst and a patient.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals or the ego to cope with reality and to maintain self-image by reducing anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Repression

A psychological process in which traumatic memories are buried in the unconscious.