A Nursing Student Tells a Peer, "My Instructor Is on My

question 26

Multiple Choice

A nursing student tells a peer, "My instructor is on my case all the time. I'm picked on more than any other student in the group. The more I'm criticized, the more nervous I get. I don't think I can do anything right. What do you think I should do?" The best advice for the peer to give would be

• A) "Just keep trying. Things are bound to get better."
• B) "Make an appointment to talk about this with the instructor."
• C) "Go see the program director and explain that you're being harassed."
• D) "Ask another instructor for help with your skills so you'll be better prepared."

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Definitions:

Counterproductive Work Behavior

Actions by employees that intentionally hinder organizational or team goals, including sabotage, theft, or spreading rumors.

Social Learning

The process of acquiring behaviors, skills, or attitudes through observation of others.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, leading to a change in beliefs or behavior to reduce the discomfort.

Direct Experience

A firsthand involvement or encounter with events or conditions, allowing for the acquisition of knowledge or skills through personal participation.