NU 116 Psychosocial Exam Questions and Answers| New Update with 100% Correct Answers
compensation using personal strengths or abilities to overcome feelings of inadequacy;
focusing on strengths rather than perceived weaknesses
denial 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 transferring emotional energy away from an actual source of stress to an
unrelated person or object
introjection taking on certain characteristics of another individual's personality
projection attributing undesirable feelings to another person
rationalization 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 reverting to behaviors consistent with earlier stages of development when
challenged by thoughts and stressors
repression storing painful or hostile feelings in the unconscious, causing them to be
temporarily forgotten; blocking unacceptable thoughts and feelings from consciousness
sublimation rechanneling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities or
responses
suppression 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 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 HOPE
birth to 18 months trust versus mistrust age range
18 months to 3 years autonomy versus shame and doubt age range
3 years to 6 years initiative versus guilt age range
6 years to 12 years industry versus inferiority age range
12 years to 18 years identity versus role confusion age range
18 years to 35 years intimacy versus isolation age range
35 years to 55 years generativity versus stagnation age range
55 years and beyond integrity versus despair age range
trust versus mistrust (behavior) caregiver must meet all needs of the child
compensation using personal strengths or abilities to overcome feelings of inadequacy;
focusing on strengths rather than perceived weaknesses
denial 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 transferring emotional energy away from an actual source of stress to an
unrelated person or object
introjection taking on certain characteristics of another individual's personality
projection attributing undesirable feelings to another person
rationalization 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 reverting to behaviors consistent with earlier stages of development when
challenged by thoughts and stressors
repression storing painful or hostile feelings in the unconscious, causing them to be
temporarily forgotten; blocking unacceptable thoughts and feelings from consciousness
sublimation rechanneling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities or
responses
suppression 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 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 HOPE
birth to 18 months trust versus mistrust age range
18 months to 3 years autonomy versus shame and doubt age range
3 years to 6 years initiative versus guilt age range
6 years to 12 years industry versus inferiority age range
12 years to 18 years identity versus role confusion age range
18 years to 35 years intimacy versus isolation age range
35 years to 55 years generativity versus stagnation age range
55 years and beyond integrity versus despair age range
trust versus mistrust (behavior) caregiver must meet all needs of the child
