The Health-Care Worker Assesses a Normal Response in a Dying

question 30

Multiple Choice

The health-care worker assesses a normal response in a dying 8-year-old boy who says:

• A) "I am too young to die. God is being cruel to make me die!"
• B) "I cry because my mom cries a lot."
• C) "I will miss my mom and dad, but my grandmother in heaven will take care of me."
• D) "After I am dead, I can come back and be with my mom and dad again."

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to act based on internal rewards, such as personal satisfaction or the pleasure of doing something.

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.

Drive Theory

A psychological theory that posits that behavior is motivated by the desire to meet basic physiological needs.

Incentive Theory

A theory in psychology that describes motivation as being driven by an organism’s desire to pursue rewards and avoid punishments.