Mediators Need Four Special Competencies: (1)ability to Diagnose Conflict; (2)skill

question 40

True/False

Mediators need four special competencies: (1)ability to diagnose conflict; (2)skill at breaking deadlocks and facilitating timely discussion; (3)ability to show mutual acceptance;and (4)ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.

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Definitions:

Psychiatric Disorder

A mental disorder that significantly affects one's thinking, emotions, and behaviors, impairing daily functioning.

DSM-V

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool for mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the U.S.

NANDA

An organization that develops, refines, and promotes terminology that accurately reflects nurses' clinical judgments.

Clinical Judgment

The process by which healthcare professionals make informed decisions based on the synthesis of patient data, knowledge, and experience.