At Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

1//1// What is the definition of psychology? Also define the parts of the definition (mind and behavior and scientific study) correct answer: The scientific study of behavior and mind. Mind--contents/processes of subjective experience (ie. sensations, thoughts, feelings), Behavior--can be directly measured, activities of cells within brain, observable actions, Scientific Study--using scientific method, primarily observation 1//2//Describe/identify examples of the 4 goals of psychology correc...

human development correct answer: Scientific study of processes of change and stability throughout the human life span life-span development correct answer: concept of human development as a lifelong process which can be studied scientifically physical development correct answer: Develpoment of the body and brain, including patterns of change in sensory capacities, motor skills and health cognitive development correct answer: pattern of change in mental abilities, such as learning, ...

A 32-year-old man is complaining of burning, itching, photophobia, and severe pain in his right eye after swimming in the ocean. To determine that the eye condition is corneal rather than a conjunctival disease, which of the following would be the distinguishing symptom? A.) Burning B.) Itching c.) photophobia D.) Severe pain - Severe pain A woman with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes has been ordered by her primary care provider to have a hemoglobin A1C test for the first time. The woman...

Which of the following individuals would be considered to be at risk for the development of edema? correct answer: An 81-year-old man with right-sided heart failure and hypothyroidism The family of a 68-year-old man who is in the end stages of small cell lung cancer is distraught at his visible body wasting that has worsened in recent weeks. Which of the following phenomena best accounts for the patient's anorexia and cachexia? correct answer: Products of the tumor itself as well as a hype...

Study guide for Exam #2 in Pediatric Nursing (NUR 36102) at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) in Fall 2023 with Professor Annette Coates.

high H+ - correct answer What stimulates the central chemoreceptors simple squamous - correct answer In the alveoli the epithelium is __________________, relaxes, decreases - correct answer When the diaphragm _________________, air leaves the lungs and the volume of the thorax ___________________. pulmonary surfactant, lower - correct answer The most important component of alveolar fluid is a substance called _______________. Its function is to __________ surface tension. car...

MMC is a 56 -year- old, African American female who presented to the health assessment this morning with concern about a cough. She stated her name as Mrs. MMC, she is alert and oriented times 4. She can tell time of day, where she currently is, and she is cooperative with all assessments. Patient is English speaking and explains her current concerns clearly. She reports having concerns with a cough and that she fears the cough is getting worst. Otherwise, Patient verbalized being in genera...

Although psychology and philosophy are related, psychology eventually grew out of philosophy to become a separate discipline. What distinguishes psychology from philosophy? correct answer: psychology emphasizes answering questions using the scientific method Dr. Debord is a therapist who helps people with adjustment problems such as relationship problems and career guidance. He is most likely trained as a ________ . correct answer: counseling psychologist Dr. Hou works for an automobile ...

What event(s) occur during the QRS complex of an ECG? a. depolarization of the atria b. repolarization of the ventricles c. depolarization of the atria and repolarization of the ventricles d. depolarization of the ventricles and repolarization of the atria correct answer: d. depolarization of the ventricles and repolarization of the atria Blood in the pulmonary veins returns to the a. right atrium. b. left atrium. c. right ventricle. d. left ventricle. e. coronary sinus. correct...

What two disciplines did psychology develop from? correct answer: Philosophy and physiology 3 Misconceptions of Psychology correct answer: Three misconceptions include: - Psychology is all about treating and studying mental disorders - Psychology is based on logic and intuition. -Psychologists are best at predicting individual behavior as opposed to the behavior of a larger group of individuals. What is the definition of psychology? correct answer: Psychology is the study of behavio...