What Cognitive Processes Must the Nurse Use to Measure Client

question 4

Multiple Choice

What cognitive processes must the nurse use to measure client achievement of outcomes during evaluation?

• A) Intuitive thinking
• B) Critical thinking
• C) Traditional knowing
• D) Rote memory

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Definitions:

Neutral Behaviors

Actions that do not convey or express any significant positive or negative emotions, attitudes, or affect.

Hedonic Relevance

The degree to which a situation or an object can produce pleasurable or unpleasurable sensations.

Kelly's Attribution Theory

A psychological theory proposed by George Kelly that focuses on how individuals interpret events and how this relates to their thinking and behavior.

Covariation Principle

A principle in social psychology that asserts that for someone to attribute an effect to a condition, they must observe that the effect covaries with the condition across time.