A Nurse Enters a Patient's Room and Is Very Methodical

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse enters a patient's room and is very methodical in her assessment skills and in providing a safe environment,but only speaks with the patient when necessary to gather data.This nurse is:

• A) uncaring and probably always will be.
• B) most likely a product of a less caring environment.
• C) probably more caring with other patients.
• D) a product of a caring environment.

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Definitions:

Traditional Social Psychology Methods

Research techniques regularly used in social psychology to explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals in a social context.

Qualitative Methods

Involves non-numerical research techniques used to explore concepts, experiences, or environments through observation, interviews, or analysis of text and symbols.

Ultimate Attribution Error

A cognitive bias that involves making more favorable or unfavorable attributions about a group based on negative or positive behaviors, respectively.

Disposition

Refers to a person's inherent qualities of mind and character.