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BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES NURSING MCQ
- What is the primary focus of behavioral sciences in nursing?
a) Medical interventions
b) Physical assessment
c) Understanding human behavior and its impact on health
d) Pharmacological treatments
Answer: c) Understanding human behavior and its impact on health
- Which theory in psychology emphasizes the influence of unconscious processes on behavior and personality?
a) Cognitive theory
b) Humanistic theory
c) Psychoanalytic theory
d) Behaviorist theory
Answer: c) Psychoanalytic theory
- A patient with a fear of flying is experiencing which type of psychological disorder?
a) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
b) Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
c) Phobia
d) Bipolar disorder
Answer: c) Phobia
- Which level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs includes the need for love, belonging, and social connections?
a) Physiological needs
b) Safety needs
c) Esteem needs
d) Social needs
Answer: d) Social needs
- What is the primary goal of therapeutic communication in nursing?
a) To entertain patients
b) To promote rapport and trust between the nurse and the patient
c) To provide medical advice
d) To complete documentation
Answer: b) To promote rapport and trust between the nurse and the patient
- Which psychological theorist is associated with the concept of “self-actualization” and the hierarchy of needs?
a) B.F. Skinner
b) Abraham Maslow
c) Sigmund Freud
d) Erik Erikson
Answer: b) Abraham Maslow
- When a nurse actively listens to a patient without judgment or interruption, what type of communication is being used?
a) Non-therapeutic communication
b) Empathetic communication
c) Therapeutic communication
d) Assertive communication
Answer: c) Therapeutic communication
- What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in nursing practice?
a) To prescribe medications for patients
b) To analyze unconscious processes
c) To identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors d) To provide physical care only
Answer: c) To identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors
- Which stage of grief, according to Kubler-Ross, involves the patient accepting their diagnosis and moving forward?
a) Denial
b) Anger
c) Bargaining
d) Acceptance
Answer: d) Acceptance
- In nursing, what is “countertransference”?
a) A patient’s reaction to a nurse’s behavior
b) A nurse’s reaction to a patient’s behavior based on their own unresolved issues
c) A form of physical restraint used in patient care
d) A communication technique
Answer: b) A nurse’s reaction to a patient’s behavior based on their own unresolved issues
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- What is “empathy” in nursing communication?
a) Providing medical advice
b) Understanding and sharing the feelings of another person
c) Maintaining professional distance from patients
d) Avoiding emotional connections with patients
Answer: b) Understanding and sharing the feelings of another person
- Which psychological theorist is known for the theory of psychosocial development with stages such as trust vs. mistrust and identity vs. role confusion?
a) B.F. Skinner
b) Abraham Maslow
c) Sigmund Freud
d) Erik Erikson
Answer: d) Erik Erikson
- What is the primary goal of using the “ABC model” (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) in behavioral analysis?
a) To analyze unconscious processes
b) To understand the patient’s diagnosis
c) To identify and modify specific behaviors and their triggers
d) To provide physical care
Answer: c) To identify and modify specific behaviors and their triggers
- Which psychological theorist is known for the concept of “classical conditioning”?
a) B.F. Skinner
b) Abraham Maslow
c) Sigmund Freud
d) Ivan Pavlov
Answer: d) Ivan Pavlov
- When a nurse provides reinforcement for desired behaviors, which behavioral principle is being applied?
a) Negative reinforcement
b) Positive reinforcement
c) Punishment
d) Extinction
Answer: b) Positive reinforcement
- Which psychological theory focuses on the role of unconscious conflicts and the importance of early childhood experiences?
a) Cognitive theory
b) Humanistic theory
c) Psychoanalytic theory
d) Behaviorist theory
Answer: c) Psychoanalytic theory
- What is the primary goal of “motivational interviewing” in nursing practice?
a) To prescribe medications for patients
b) To analyze unconscious processes
c) To help patients explore their past experiences
d) To facilitate behavior change and resolve ambivalence
Answer: d) To facilitate behavior change and resolve ambivalence
- In nursing, what does “self-efficacy” refer to?
a) A nurse’s belief in their own abilities
b) A patient’s belief in their ability to perform a specific task or achieve a goal
c) The ability to provide empathetic care
d) A patient’s diagnosis
Answer: b) A patient’s belief in their ability to perform a specific task or achieve a goal
- Which stage of grief, according to Kubler-Ross, involves feelings of anger and frustration?
a) Denial
b) Anger
c) Bargaining
d) Depression
Answer: b) Anger
- What is the primary goal of “reality orientation” in nursing care for patients with cognitive impairment?
a) To confuse patients
b) To reinforce delusional beliefs
c) To provide sensory stimulation
d) To help patients become oriented to time, place, and person Answer: d) To help patients become oriented to time, place, and person
- In nursing, what is the primary goal of using the “Stages of Change” model?
a) To prescribe medications for patients
b) To analyze unconscious processes
c) To assess a patient’s mental health status
d) To facilitate behavior change and identify readiness for change Answer: d) To facilitate behavior change and identify readiness for change
- Which psychological theorist is known for the “law of effect,” which states that behaviors followed by positive consequences are more likely to be repeated?
a) B.F. Skinner
b) Abraham Maslow
c) Sigmund Freud
d) Erik Erikson
Answer: a) B.F. Skinner
- What is the primary goal of “cognitive restructuring” in nursing practice?
a) To prescribe medications for patients
b) To analyze unconscious processes
c) To identify and challenge negative thought patterns
d) To provide physical care
Answer: c) To identify and challenge negative thought patterns
- Which type of communication is characterized by open and honest expression of thoughts and feelings?
a) Non-therapeutic communication
b) Empathetic communication
c) Therapeutic communication
d) Assertive communication
Answer: d) Assertive communication
- What is the primary goal of “behavior modification” techniques in nursing practice?
a) To analyze unconscious processes
b) To prescribe medications for patients
c) To identify and modify specific behaviors
d) To provide physical care
Answer: c) To identify and modify specific behaviors
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