NU-116 Psychosocial Test With
Complete Solution
Compensation - ANSWER using personal strengths or abilities to overcome
feelings of inadequacy; focusing on strengths rather than perceived
weaknesses
Denial - ANSWER refusing to admit the reality of a situation or feeling;
ignoring aspects of reality that induce anxiety or contribute to a loss of
self-esteem
displacement - ANSWER transferring emotional energy away from an actual
source of stress to an unrelated person or object
introjection - ANSWER taking on certain characteristics of another
individual's personality
projection - ANSWER attributing undesirable feelings to another person
rationalization - ANSWER denying true motives for an action by identifying a
more socially acceptable explanation; explaining personal actions in a way
that enhances one's own self-image
regression - ANSWER reverting to behaviors consistent with earlier stages of
development when challenged by thoughts and stressors
repression - ANSWER storing painful or hostile feelings in the unconscious,
causing them to be temporarily forgotten; blocking unacceptable thoughts
and feelings from consciousness
,sublimation - ANSWER rechanneling unacceptable impulses into socially
acceptable activities or responses
suppression - ANSWER choosing not to think consciously about unpleasant
feelings
F = faith and belief
I = importance of faith
C = faith community involvement
A = address spirituality or spiritual practices in care - ANSWER FICA
H = sources of hope, meaning, comfort, strength, peace, love, and
connection
O = organized religion
P = personal spirituality and practice
E = effects of medical care and end-of-life issues - ANSWER HOPE
birth to 18 months - ANSWER trust versus mistrust age range
18 months to 3 years - ANSWER autonomy versus shame and doubt age
range
3 years to 6 years - ANSWER initiative versus guilt age range
6 years to 12 years - ANSWER industry versus inferiority age range
12 years to 18 years - ANSWER identity versus role confusion age range
18 years to 35 years - ANSWER intimacy versus isolation age range
35 years to 55 years - ANSWER generativity versus stagnation age range
, 55 years and beyond - ANSWER integrity versus despair age range
trust versus mistrust (behavior) - ANSWER caregiver must meet all needs of
the child
trust versus mistrust (resolution of crisis) - ANSWER develops a sense of trust
in others by having needs met
autonomy versus shame and doubt (behavior) - ANSWER child strives to
make decisions for oneself
autonomy versus shame and doubt (resolution of crisis) - ANSWER achieves a
balance between holding on and letting go
initiative versus guilt (behavior) - ANSWER child explores one's world and
abilities (running, jumping, throwing)
initiative versus guilt (resolution of crisis) - ANSWER initiates activities
without fear of reprimand from caregivers
industry versus inferiority (behavior) - ANSWER child refines skills acquired
previously and develops a peer social network that exerts great influence on
oneself
industry versus inferiority (resolution of crisis) - ANSWER develops a sense of
self-worth based on accomplishments while avoiding feelings of failure
identity versus role confusion (behavior) - ANSWER adolescent explores and
integrates multiple roles: student, athlete, child, adult; emotional fluctuation
and stress are common
identity versus role confusion (resolution of crisis) - ANSWER emerges from
the stage with a strong sense of individuality
Complete Solution
Compensation - ANSWER using personal strengths or abilities to overcome
feelings of inadequacy; focusing on strengths rather than perceived
weaknesses
Denial - ANSWER refusing to admit the reality of a situation or feeling;
ignoring aspects of reality that induce anxiety or contribute to a loss of
self-esteem
displacement - ANSWER transferring emotional energy away from an actual
source of stress to an unrelated person or object
introjection - ANSWER taking on certain characteristics of another
individual's personality
projection - ANSWER attributing undesirable feelings to another person
rationalization - ANSWER denying true motives for an action by identifying a
more socially acceptable explanation; explaining personal actions in a way
that enhances one's own self-image
regression - ANSWER reverting to behaviors consistent with earlier stages of
development when challenged by thoughts and stressors
repression - ANSWER storing painful or hostile feelings in the unconscious,
causing them to be temporarily forgotten; blocking unacceptable thoughts
and feelings from consciousness
,sublimation - ANSWER rechanneling unacceptable impulses into socially
acceptable activities or responses
suppression - ANSWER choosing not to think consciously about unpleasant
feelings
F = faith and belief
I = importance of faith
C = faith community involvement
A = address spirituality or spiritual practices in care - ANSWER FICA
H = sources of hope, meaning, comfort, strength, peace, love, and
connection
O = organized religion
P = personal spirituality and practice
E = effects of medical care and end-of-life issues - ANSWER HOPE
birth to 18 months - ANSWER trust versus mistrust age range
18 months to 3 years - ANSWER autonomy versus shame and doubt age
range
3 years to 6 years - ANSWER initiative versus guilt age range
6 years to 12 years - ANSWER industry versus inferiority age range
12 years to 18 years - ANSWER identity versus role confusion age range
18 years to 35 years - ANSWER intimacy versus isolation age range
35 years to 55 years - ANSWER generativity versus stagnation age range
, 55 years and beyond - ANSWER integrity versus despair age range
trust versus mistrust (behavior) - ANSWER caregiver must meet all needs of
the child
trust versus mistrust (resolution of crisis) - ANSWER develops a sense of trust
in others by having needs met
autonomy versus shame and doubt (behavior) - ANSWER child strives to
make decisions for oneself
autonomy versus shame and doubt (resolution of crisis) - ANSWER achieves a
balance between holding on and letting go
initiative versus guilt (behavior) - ANSWER child explores one's world and
abilities (running, jumping, throwing)
initiative versus guilt (resolution of crisis) - ANSWER initiates activities
without fear of reprimand from caregivers
industry versus inferiority (behavior) - ANSWER child refines skills acquired
previously and develops a peer social network that exerts great influence on
oneself
industry versus inferiority (resolution of crisis) - ANSWER develops a sense of
self-worth based on accomplishments while avoiding feelings of failure
identity versus role confusion (behavior) - ANSWER adolescent explores and
integrates multiple roles: student, athlete, child, adult; emotional fluctuation
and stress are common
identity versus role confusion (resolution of crisis) - ANSWER emerges from
the stage with a strong sense of individuality
