Psychology week 8 discussion|2025

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Initial Post Instructions Understanding psychological principles can help nurses adapt to how they interact with patients based on several factors that we have discussed throughout the session including personality, emotion, motivation, behavior, psychological disorders, stress management, and human development.

Scenario Congratulations! You have graduated Chamberlain University and have been working as a nurse for one year. On your next shift, you are tasked with taking care of a 75-year-old woman who is suffering from dementia. She is under your care and has been recently diagnosed with depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Her family comes to visit her often and expresses to you that they are worried about her overall health and have been overly stressed making sure she gets the proper care she needs. The family has also stated that they believe the recent hospitalization is contributing to her stress.

Answer the following questions based on the scenario described above:

Be sure to make connections between your ideas and conclusions and the research, concepts, terms, and theory we are discussing this week.

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Discuss two to three major theories or concepts that you have learned throughout the course and apply them to the case. Creativity in application is encouraged! As a future nurse, how will having an understanding of psychological principles help you in the workplace, with patients and co-workers?

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(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/69954)Renee Owens (Instructor) Apr 22, 2020

You may begin posting in this discussion forum on Monday, June 22nd.

In our last discussion, we will bring together everything that we have learned throughout the session. Understanding psychological principles can help nurses adapt to how they interact with patients based on several factors that we have discussed throughout the session including personality, emotion, motivation, behavior, and human development to name a few.

Training in psychology can help nurses better understand the behavior of their patients, provide them with emotional support and help building trusting patient-nurse relationships (Fortis, 2014). Please read the scenario presented below and answer the questions provided. Creativity is encouraged!

Scenario

Congratulations! You have graduated Chamberlain University and have been working as a nurse for one year. On your next shift, you are tasked with taking care of a 75-year-old woman who is suffering from dementia. She is under your care and has been recently diagnosed with depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Her family comes to visit her often and expresses to you that they are worried about her overall health and have been overly stressed making sure she gets the proper care she needs. The family has also stated that they believe the recent hospitalization is contributing to her stress.

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Answer the following questions based on the scenario described above:

*Please be sure to review the discussion guidelines via the link provided above as to make sure you understand how discussions will be graded. Remember to cite all of your sources in APA format (in-text citations and list of references)*

*Initial response should be submitted by Wednesday, June 24th, 11:59 pm MT and discussion requirements need to be met by Saturday, June 27th, 11:59 pm MT.*

References

Fortis.(2014, March 15). How are psychology and nursing related? Retrieved from https://www.fortis.edu/blog/nursing/how-are-psychology-and-nursing-related/id/3177 (https://www.fortis.edu/blog/nursing/how-are-psychology-and-nursing-related/id/3177)

(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/149582)Regina Ebanks (https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/149582) Monday

Hey Everyone!

Congrats on making it to the end even though we didn’t have a choice �.

The scenario we were placed with made me think about the career path I chose. In the scenario, an elderly woman was recently diagnosed with depression and generalized anxiety disorder. As a nurse, I would love to provide the patient’s family with information about the psychological disorder their family member is faced with and reassure them. Psychological disorders describe behavior and predict future behaviors (How Theories Are Used in Psychology,2020). I believe the two psychological theories that can help us to understand the disorders better are cognitive theories and social psychology theories. Being away from her family (hospitalized), may have contributed to her depression and anxiety. The change of environment correlates to the social psychology theory. The scenario also stated that the 75-year-old woman suffered from

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dementia. Dementia (forgetfulness) correlates to the psychological cognitive theory.

In addition to informing the family members about the psychological disorder, as a nurse, I would also suggest putting pictures of her family members in the room or anything that will make her feel like home.

References:

How Theories Are Used in Psychology. (2020). Retrieved from https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a- theory-2795970

(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/148121)Nicolle Bray (https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/148121) Yesterday

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Regina,

The cognitive theory of psychology and the social theory of psychology can be tied into this scenario, as you have stated above. You gave a great example of each. Cognitive development can continue throughout our lives but it can also deteriorate (Feldman, 2018). Dementia is an example of how cognitive functions can decay over time. Dementia leads to decrease of neurotransmitters, like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. These neurotransmitters are precisely connected to our state of mind and tranquility based on the amount that is produces (Budson, 2019). Do you think this could cause the depression and anxiety as well?

References

Budson, A.E. (2019). How to Treat Anxiety and Depression in People with Dementia. Psychology Today. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/managing-your-memory/201903/how- treat-anxiety-and-depression-in-people-dementia (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/managing-your-memory/201903/how-treat-anxiety-and-depression- in-people-dementia)

Feldman, R.S. (2018). Understanding Psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.

(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/149582)Regina Ebanks (https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/149582)

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Hey Nicolle!

Thank you for responding. I definitely think dementia can cause depression and anxiety. I can only imagine not being able to remember stuff/ people that I’m supposed to remember. It would defiantly take a toll on me. I would get anxious when people come to visit. As you stated, dementia leads to a decrease of neurotransmitters, like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine and those are some of the “happy hormones”.

(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/141373)Ganna Shvets (https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/141373) Monday

Hello Professor Owens and classmates,

This week we are applying our knowledge to a scenario presented in the discussion. The knowledge of psychological principles can help a great deal in nursing. In the scenario given above, the nurse’s knowledge of psychotherapy and biomedical therapy can help her begin a discussion with the patient and her family on what is the best course of action in her case. The family needs to be explained that professional care can and will aid the patient in faster recovery.

According to Feldman (2018), there are four major approaches to therapy: psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic. Psychodynamic therapy includes seeking out the unresolved issues from the unconscious to conscious so that the patient can deal with the current state more effectively. This approach originated from Freud’s psychoanalytic theories of personality. The patient may also benefit from behavioral treatment, which is built upon the assumption that abnormal and normal behavior are both learned, therefore, the patient can be taught to respond more positively to her new environment. The cognitive approach to therapy can guide the patient to modify the way she thinks about herself and her environment versus changing her external behavior. Cognitive treatments seek to alter the patient’s thought patterns that lead to being stuck in dysfunctional ways of thinking (Feldman, 2018). This approach has proven to be successful in dealing with a wide range of disorders like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Additionally, combining cognitive approach with other types of therapies, for example, behavioral, can be an even more effective form of treatment.

According to De Vries and Timmins (2017), psychology is a required element in nursing education. It helps to get a better understanding of colleagues, patients, and health care organizations in general. Applying the knowledge of psychological principles helps optimize the care provided by nurses. Psychology provides the problem-solving support that is needed so much, not just in the profession of nursing but in everyday life. It helps achieve mastery in nursing practice and develop strong values and standards.

References

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De Vries, J.M.A., & Timmins, F. (2017). Teaching psychology to nursing students – a discussion of the potential contribution of psychology towards building resilience to lapses in compassionate caring. Nurse Education in Practice, 26, 27-32. doi: http://dx.doi.org.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2017.06.004 (http://dx.doi.org.chamberlainuniversity.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2017.06.004)

Feldman, R.S. (2018). Understanding Psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.

(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/69954)Renee Owens (Instructor) Monday

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I wanted to say thank you everyone for a great session! It was a pleasure having all of you in the class and getting to read your perspective each week about different psychological theories and concepts. I really appreciate your hard work and dedication during these trying and sometimes strange times. I hope that you enjoyed the class and will walk away from the course having learnt at least one thing that will stick with you! 🙂

Best wishes in your courses next session and the remainder of your programs!

(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/141373)Ganna Shvets (https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/141373) Yesterday

Hello Professor,

Thank you for the kind words and all the work you have done for us. I enjoyed the course and am

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definitely walking away with a couple of things under my belt 🙂

All the best,

Anna

(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/148121)Nicolle Bray (https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/148121) Monday

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Hello Professor,

As a future nurse, having this knowledge of psychological principles will help me in the workplace, with patients and co-workers by allowing to me to have a better understanding of how the mind functions. I have gained a variety of information that can give me different perspectives on how and why my co-workers and patients behave they way they do. I will be handle situations in a professional manner rather than with just my emotions. This course has given me not only an understanding of how others work but also myself. I cannot force others to change their behavior but I can change mine and how I react to the behaviors of others. This scenario would be difficult for me to understand before this course, now I can give some insight on it. The diagnosis over generalized anxiety disorder does not come as a shock to me. Generalized anxiety disorder happens when an individual encounters longstanding, incessant anxiety and unmanageable concern (Feldman, 2018). Some factors of the cause can be easily recognized like family, money, work or health. Other times the individual has a sensation of impending doom but cannot pinpoint the purpose. This elderly lady, I believe has the generalized anxiety disorder because of her dementia. Her dementia can be interfering with her ability to understand her hospitalization therefore causing her to worry over her situation. Her family has stated that they are about her overall well-being. Due to her hospitalization her family believes that it is causing her stress as well. Her overall well-being potentially being an issue could be caused by the stress and anxiety she is feeling. If stress is dealt with inadequately it could cause adverse side effects, including psychological disorders (Feldman, 2018). My understanding of these psychological principles would help me in this scenario. I would be able to reassure her family that she is being well taken care of and explain to them how stress could be affecting her overall well-being. I would be able to give her proper coping skills to handle the stress she is experiencing. This course has provided me with valuable knowledge that I can utilize in my future endeavors.

Reference

Feldman, R.S. (2018). Understanding Psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.

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(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/141373) Yesterday

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Hello Nicolle,

I agree with you that this course has been very valuable for us as future nursing professionals. The material and the information we have learned will not only help us with our work life but also our personal lives. It was great to learn about problem-focused, and emotion-focused coping, a combination of the two coping strategies along with a healthy diet, exercise, mindfulness techniques, and meditation will help us deal with stress ourselves as well as make suggestions to patients.

(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/129318)Amanda Cafiero (https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/129318) Monday

Hello Everyone!

Scenario Congratulations! You have graduated from Chamberlain University and have been working as a nurse for one year. On your next shift, you are tasked with taking care of a 75-year-old woman who is suffering from dementia. She is under your care and has been recently diagnosed with depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Her family comes to visit her often and expresses to you that they are worried about her overall health and have been overly stressed making sure she gets the proper care she needs. The family has also stated that they believe the recent hospitalization is contributing to her stress.

Answer the following questions based on the scenario described above:

As a future nurse, I will apply the following concepts throughout my career. I feel that utilizing behavioral and cognitive concepts are very important. I feel in the case above this is important to be able to help this patient and her family feel comfortable with you taking care of her. These concepts can also help the patient with all of her needs weather it is giving her medications or just sitting with her and letting her talk. When it comes to being a nurse you have to conform and act in an appropriate manner in order to gain the trust of the patients, their families, and your coworkers This will also show future colleagues and bosses that you are trustworthy and can act in a professional manner. Another concept that is beneficial in this profession is humanistic which in this case can help the 75-year-old patient with dementia reduce her stress and give her a better more

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positive experience during her hospital stay. Which can result in being trusted by the patient. This will ensure that I will be able to handle my job as a nurse and do it well.

(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/148121)Nicolle Bray (https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/148121) Yesterday

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Amanda,

I completely agree with that the behavioral approach can help in this scenario. The behavioral approach conveys that concentration should be surface behavior that can been seen and be gauged neutrally, rather than behavior that is within (Feldman, 2018). Along with visible behavior, this approach is interested in how circumstantial components influence the visible behavior. Behavioral therapy is an effective way to treat patients with dementia. It instructs the caretakers to watch for causes that bring about the symptoms and then maintain them when they are noticed (Sauer, 2019). What circumstantial component in this scenario could be influencing her observable symptoms of dementia?

References

Feldman, R.S. (2018). Understanding Psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.

Sauer, A. (2019). The Effects of Behavioral Therapy on Alzheimer’s. Alzheimers.net. Retrieved from https://www.alzheimers.net/4-6-15-behavioral-therapy-alzheimers/ (https://www.alzheimers.net/4-6- 15-behavioral-therapy-alzheimers/)

(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/149582)Regina Ebanks (https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/149582) Yesterday

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Hey Amanda!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the scenario. I think you’re absolutely right on the humanistic approach with the patient. Another approach for the patient could be a cognitive theory approach because of her dementia.

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(https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/134158)Maxwell Agu (https://chamberlain.instructure.com/courses/63025/users/134158) Yesterday

Hi Everyone

The importance of psychology in the nursing profession is almost natural for nurses. If a nurse has ever needed to try analyze how their patient thinks and feels in order to better understand how to care for them effectively, the application of psychology in nursing is evident (Hana, 2018). Psychology and nursing careers go hand-in-hand, and this approach allows the healthcare professional to build a trusting relationship with the patient to provide the appropriate care and when it comes to a scenario whereby a 75 years old patient who is suffering from dementia and recently diagnosed with depression and generalized anxiety disorder, the question will be as a nurse, what kind of psychological theories or concepts can I apply on this patient to better understand and analyze what is going with her since psychology goes in hand with nursing. To the best of my knowledge, I will start by applying biological theory in psychology which states that all thoughts, feeling & behavior ultimately have a biological cause ( MCLeod, 2013). It is one of the major perspectives in psychology that involves studying of the brain, genetics, hormones, the immune and nervous systems which I believe biological perspective best describes the human behavior because, psychological issues can be studied to understand human behavior. There are various studies that can be done, such as the study of the nervous system, the immune system, the brain and genetics. Genetics as it is known to pass down from generations, one can conclude that certain behavioral patterns are predictable for future generations and I will start by analyzing what types of dementia can be genetically or inherited and also what could be possibly the cause of her brain damage which tends to interferes with the ability of her brain cells to communicate with each other which thereby affecting her thinking, behavior and feelings which also can be affected. Other theory I will be looking at is Cognitive perspective which suggests that people’s thoughts and beliefs are central components of abnormal behavior. (Feldman, 2018). Since dementia is a neuropsychiatric syndrome that is characterized by cognitive decline and progressive deterioration of daily functioning, commonly associated with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia BPSD (Abraha et al, 2017). As a nurse, I will be looking at what kind of cognitive therapy does she need which will serves as an intervention for treatment such as reality orientation and skills training which seem to be an effective interventions for reversing cognitive impairment.

Psychology as a behavioral health discipline is the key to the biopsychosocial practice, and plays a major role in understanding the concept of health and illness( Saeed, 2005). As a nurse, I will apply psychological perspectives in many areas such that the principles of psychology will enable me to assess, evaluate and provide solutions to all unwanted emotional situations as patient depends on nurses to reduce their emotional stress, as biological functioning and structure determines one’s behavior and as a nurse, the biological understanding of how my patients will be my priority by monitoring their well being and in terms of my co- worker’s, I will apply behavioral control such that I will engage in Speaking up, confronting co-workers, and communicating expectations and perceptions of undesired behavior are important to team and organizational performance (Qi and Liu, 2017) Reacting poorly to conflict can lead to regret, resentment and rifts. On the other hand, I will learn to manage conflict well, so that my professional relationships with my co-workers will become stronger than ever.

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References

Abraha I, Rimland JM, Trotta FM, Dell’Aquila G, Cruz-Jentoft A, Petrovic M, Cherubini A:(2017). Systematic review of systematic reviews of non-pharmacological interventions to treat behavioural disturbances in older patients with dementia. The SENATOR-OnTop series. BMJ Open ; 7:e012759

Feldman, R.S. (2018). Understanding Psychology (14th ed.). Dubuque: McGraw-Hill Education.

Hana., L (2018). How is a nursing career related to psychology. Retrieved on June 23rd, 2020 from https://work.chron.con/nursing-career-related-psychology-1559.html

McLeod, S. A. (2013). Psychology perspectives. SimplyPsychology. https://www.simplypsychology.org/perspective.htm

Qi, L., and Liu, B. (2017). Effects of inclusive leadership on employee voice behavior and team performance: the mediating role of caring ethical climate. Front. Commun. 2:8. doi: 10.3389/fcomm.2017.00008

Saeed H. W (2005). The role psychologist in health care delivery J Family Community Med.; 12(2): 63–70.

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