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Which of the following best describes the 'Hidden/Private Self' according to the concept of mental health?
Which of the following best describes the 'Hidden/Private Self' according to the concept of mental health?
- The self unknown to others (correct)
- The self known to others but not to self
- The open/public self
- The self known to both self and others
What is the primary characteristic of a mentally healthy person according to the text?
What is the primary characteristic of a mentally healthy person according to the text?
- Ability to cope with the normal stresses of daily life (correct)
- High intelligence quotient (IQ)
- Possession of material wealth
- Physical strength and agility
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is best defined as:
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is best defined as:
- A state of constant happiness and joy
- A state of complete absence of stress
- A state of perfection in behavior and thoughts
- A state of well-being in which a person is able to realize their potentials and cope with normal stresses (correct)
What characterizes mental illness according to the text?
What characterizes mental illness according to the text?
What is the main tool of the nurse in the practice of psychiatric nursing?
What is the main tool of the nurse in the practice of psychiatric nursing?
What does 'lability' refer to in the context of mental illness?
What does 'lability' refer to in the context of mental illness?
What is the term for shifting from one topic to an unrelated topic in mental illness?
What is the term for shifting from one topic to an unrelated topic in mental illness?
Which term refers to the persistent repeating of verbal or motor response, even with varied stimuli?
Which term refers to the persistent repeating of verbal or motor response, even with varied stimuli?
What does 'neologism' mean in the context of mental illness?
What does 'neologism' mean in the context of mental illness?
How is 'confabulation' defined in the context of mental illness?
How is 'confabulation' defined in the context of mental illness?
What is 'echolalia' in the context of mental illness?
What is 'echolalia' in the context of mental illness?
What does 'blocking' refer to in mental illness?
What does 'blocking' refer to in mental illness?
What is 'clanging (clang association)' based on in mental illness?
What is 'clanging (clang association)' based on in mental illness?
What is 'word salad' in the context of mental illness?
What is 'word salad' in the context of mental illness?
What is 'perseveration' characterized by in mental illness?
What is 'perseveration' characterized by in mental illness?
What does 'circumlocution' involve in mental illness?
What does 'circumlocution' involve in mental illness?
What is the 'Open/Public Self' also known as in the context of mental health concepts?
What is the 'Open/Public Self' also known as in the context of mental health concepts?
In the context of mental illness, what term is used to describe a state of imbalance characterized by a disturbance in a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior?
In the context of mental illness, what term is used to describe a state of imbalance characterized by a disturbance in a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with a mentally healthy person according to the text?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with a mentally healthy person according to the text?
Which term refers to the persistent repeating of verbal or motor response, even with varied stimuli in the context of mental illness?
Which term refers to the persistent repeating of verbal or motor response, even with varied stimuli in the context of mental illness?
Which term refers to excessive well-being, unusually cheerful or elated, which is inappropriate considering physical and mental condition?
Which term refers to excessive well-being, unusually cheerful or elated, which is inappropriate considering physical and mental condition?
What is the primary aim of the interpersonal process mentioned in the context of psychiatric nursing?
What is the primary aim of the interpersonal process mentioned in the context of psychiatric nursing?
What does 'blocking' involve in the context of mental illness?
What does 'blocking' involve in the context of mental illness?
What characterizes mental illness according to the text?
What characterizes mental illness according to the text?
'Neologism' refers to:
'Neologism' refers to:
'Word salad' involves:
'Word salad' involves:
'Perseveration' involves:
'Perseveration' involves:
'Lack of emotional response' is associated with:
'Lack of emotional response' is associated with:
'Echolalia' involves:
'Echolalia' involves:
'Circumlocution' involves:
'Circumlocution' involves:
What does 'lability' refer to in the context of mental illness?
What does 'lability' refer to in the context of mental illness?
Study Notes
Mental Health Concepts
- The 'Hidden/Private Self' refers to the inner, true self that is not exposed to the public.
Characteristics of Mental Health
- A mentally healthy person is characterized by a balance between their thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Definition of Mental Health
- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes their own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community.
Mental Illness
- Mental illness is characterized by a disturbance in a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
- It is a state of imbalance that affects a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Psychiatric Nursing
- The primary tool of the nurse in the practice of psychiatric nursing is the self.
- The primary aim of the interpersonal process in psychiatric nursing is to establish a therapeutic relationship.
Mental Illness Symptoms
- 'Lability' refers to sudden, intense mood swings.
- 'Echolalia' involves the repetition of words or phrases spoken by others.
- 'Neologism' refers to the creation of new words or phrases.
- 'Perseveration' involves the persistent repetition of verbal or motor responses, even with varied stimuli.
- 'Blocking' refers to the sudden interruption of a thought or speech pattern.
- 'Clanging (clang association)' is based on the sound of words rather than their meaning.
- 'Word salad' involves the use of a mixture of words that are not logically related or coherent.
- 'Circumlocution' involves the use of indirect or evasive language to avoid a direct response.
Other Mental Health Concepts
- The 'Open/Public Self' is also known as the 'Social Self'.
- A state of imbalance characterized by a disturbance in a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior is referred to as 'mental illness'.
- 'Lack of emotional response' is associated with 'flattened affect'.
- 'Euphoria' refers to excessive well-being, unusually cheerful or elated, which is inappropriate considering physical and mental condition.
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Test your knowledge on mental health concepts such as known to others, known to self, open/public self, unknown to others, mental health balance, characteristics of a mentally healthy person, and abnormalities of mood and affect.
