Exam 4: Psychological Concepts: Theories and Therapies

The patient, who is in recovery for alcohol addiction and is a heavy smoker, tells his nurse that he can never stop smoking because it is the only way he can relieve stress. He thinks his other problems are much more serious than his smoking. Having assessed that the patient is at the pre-contemplation stage of change, what would be an appropriate action for the nurse to take?

Which theorist is the nurse modeling when encouraging the patient to develop, strengthen, and use self-efficacy to maintain or regain mental health and wellness?

How might a nurse describe the relationship between mental health treatment and humanism?

A group of nurses is discussing various types of psychotherapy. What do they identify as universal practice principles among the different theories and methodologies? Select all that apply.