Thomas and Chess Labelled Babies Who Took a Long Time

question 127

Multiple Choice

Thomas and Chess labelled babies who took a long time to adjust to new experiences, tended to react negatively and intensely to stimuli and events, and were irregular in their eating and sleeping habits as

• A)slow to warm up.
• B)easy.
• C)difficult.
• D)quick to calm down.

Analyze behaviors using Freudian theory, focusing on internal vs. external motivations and personality systems.

Explore alternative psychological theories, such as those of Horney, Erikson, Fromm, and Melanie Klein, for explaining behavior.

Identify and describe Freudian defense mechanisms and their applications in understanding behavior.

Understand the application of different psychological perspectives (behavioral vs. psychodynamic) in therapy.

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Definitions:

Impulses

Sudden, involuntary inclinations to act without premeditation, often driven by internal or external stimuli.

Sullivan's Theory

A psychological theory developed by Harry Stack Sullivan that emphasizes the importance of interpersonal relationships and the social aspects of psychiatric disorders.

Interpersonal Skills

Abilities used to interact effectively with other people, including communication, empathy, and conflict resolution.

Nursing Implications

Considerations and actions nurses must take into account when caring for patients, based on clinical data or interventions.