Applied Psychology for Nurses

by R Sreevani

This book “Applied Psychology for Nurses” is designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge in the subject Psychology. The text has been organized into 10 chapters. Chapter 1 deals with the history, origin and scope of psychology and focuses on methods of psychology. Chapter 2 features the mind-body relationship, influence of heredity and environment on behavior, role of nervous system in behavior. The chapter ends with integrated responses of an organism. Chapter 3 deals with mental hygiene and mental health and focuses on preventive mental health strategies and mental health services available in our country. The chapter ends with a detailed account of frustration and conflict. Chapter 4 has been devoted to developmental psychology and the psychology of vulnerable individuals. Chapter 5 gives a classic account on theories of personality development and ends with alteration and factors influencing personality. Chapter 6 incorporates a very detailed description of cognitive processes like attention, perception, learning, memory, thinking, intelligence, and aptitude. Chapter 7 covers topics on motivation and emotional processes with a special focus on related theories. It also includes a detailed description of the stress cycle, sources of stress and adaptation to stress. The chapter ends with a topic on behavior and attitude. Chapter 8 deals with psychological assessment and tests and the role of the nurse. Chapter 9 focuses on the application of soft skills and their nursing implications. It also deals with management of time, resilience, and work-life balance. Chapter 10 covers topics on self-empowerment, professional etiquette, and professional grooming. The chapter ends with the role of a nurse in empowering patients. Each chapter is followed by a synopsis to give a bird view of the important aspects dealt in the respective chapter. Long essays, short essays, short notes, and multiple-choice questions (MCQs) have been included at the end of each chapter so as to serve as an active learning exercise. An exhaustive glossary of various terms used has also been provided at the end of the textbook for gaining a broad understanding of the subject.

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