Which Action(s)by the Nurse Can Help Create a Professional Image

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which action(s) by the nurse can help create a professional image? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Maintain effective communication skills.
• B) Maintain a positive attitude.
• C) Maintain a professional appearance.
• D) Be prepared to interact with the public.
• E) Be unprepared for work.

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Definitions:

Counterattitudinal Behavior

Actions that are contrary to one's personal beliefs, attitudes, or values, which can sometimes lead to a change in those attitudes due to cognitive dissonance.

Spreading Alternatives

The act of diversifying choices or options in decision-making or behavior.

Free Choice Paradigm

A laboratory situation in which people make a choice between two alternatives, and after they do, attraction to the alternatives is assessed.

Dissonance Reduction

Involves efforts or strategies to alleviate the discomfort caused by holding two or more conflicting cognitions, such as beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.