NUR 258 Psych

Question 1

what is Behavioural psychology

Answer 1

Influenced by external factors, people, places situations ect..
See little albert youtube
Positive and negative reinforces

Question 2

what tis the Organic cause theory -

Answer 2

The theory that mental health is of a genetic inheritance.

Question 3

what is the Eclectic/holistic approach

Answer 3

Holistic teaching, Physical, Social
Environmental, Spiritual
Economical, social

Question 4

You have to give a child an injection regularly. The child becomes frightened every time he sees you. He has started to become incontinent of urine despite being dry for a year.

Could this be a defense mechanism and if so, which one would this describe?

Answer 4

Regression, nurse = pain

Question 5

You recognise that the child is fearful when he sees you and you allow him to play with a stethoscope while you administer the injection. You then let him choose a funny sticker to wear for being brave. By doing this you are rewarding him for his behaviour (allowing you to give him the injection). He becomes less fearful of you in future.
How would describe your actions and his response in relation to psychological theory?

Answer 5

Behavioural theory – reinforcement

Question 6

groups. How does a structural explanation differ from a cultural explanation?

Answer 6

Structural explanation focuses on the lack resources available, cultural looks at the environmental factors. Structural is reactive.