Maternal and Child Health Nursing Quiz

History and Waves of Psychology

• Maternal and child health nursing was popular during the conservative 1950s when social appearance mattered more than self-expression.
• Psychology has evolved through different waves, with the fifth wave being eclectic and focusing on the study of inner feelings and behaviors.
• Psychologists in the eclectic wave pick and choose from about 7 different perspectives to help clients with their problems.
• The science of psychology started in the late 1800s, but the concept has been around much longer, with evidence of trephination (cutting holes into a skull to let evil spirits out) dating back to the stone age.
• The waves of psychology have included biopsychology, the study of how biology influences behavior, and behavioral psychology, which emphasizes the importance of the environment in shaping behavior.
• The eclectic wave of psychology emphasizes that our feelings always match our behaviors and that psychologists today pick and choose from about 7 schools of thought to help clients with their problems.
• The study of psychology has led to the understanding that although one can change behavior, the feelings behind the behavior are also important.
• The eclectic wave of psychology is about understanding our inner feelings and behaviors, and psychologists pick and choose what theories to use depending on the situation and the client.
• The eclectic wave of psychology is compared to Ben 10 choosing the right alien to fight the bad guy depending on the situation, showcasing the variety and flexibility in approach.
• The study of psychology has gone through various waves, each with its own focus and perspectives, and today, psychologists pick and choose from about 7 different schools of thought to address different client problems.
• The eclectic wave of psychology acknowledges that our feelings do not always match our behaviors and that it is important to understand and address these inner feelings in the process of behavior change.
• The study of psychology has evolved from a focus on behavior and external influences to a more nuanced understanding of the interplay between inner feelings and behaviors, leading to a more eclectic and flexible approach in addressing psychological issues.