Developmental Systems Theorists Stress That Many Different Forces Shape Behavior

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Developmental systems theorists stress that many different forces shape behavior.

Apply knowledge of nursing assessments to identify normal and abnormal findings.

Recognize the importance and implications of specific physical examination techniques.

Accurately document physical examination findings.

Understand the pathophysiology behind common adult health conditions.

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective focusing on how individuals interpret and give meaning to symbols in social interactions.

Symbolic Interactionists

Sociologists who study society by examining the meanings individuals ascribe to symbols, actions, and social structures in their interactions.

Stigmatized Identities

Social identities that are devalued or negatively distinguished by dominant cultural norms, often leading to prejudice and discrimination.

Robert Merton's Strain Theory

A sociological theory that explains deviance and crime as the result of the disconnection between societal goals and the socially approved means to achieve those goals, leading to different types of individual adaptions.