UPPSC 2017
Applied Psychology
Easy
Expression or demonstration of one's angry behaviour through verbal dialogue or physical assault or both may be termed as
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Explanation
- The question asks for the term describing the outward expression of anger through verbal or physical means.
- Aggression is defined as a spectrum of behaviors starting from irritability and progressing to verbal threats, intimidation, and physical assault.
- This definition directly matches the description of demonstrating angry behavior through 'verbal dialogue or physical assault'.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: Repression is an unconscious defense mechanism where a person pushes unacceptable or distressing thoughts and memories out of their conscious awareness. It is the opposite of expressing anger.
- Option B: Regression is a defense mechanism where an individual reverts to an earlier, less mature stage of development to cope with stress. While it can involve anger, its defining feature is the return to childlike behavior.
- Option D: This option is incorrect because a correct term, Aggression, is available in the options and accurately describes the behavior mentioned.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Psychological concepts of behavior and defense mechanisms as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- Nurses must be able to recognize the signs of escalating aggression in patients to ensure the safety of the patient, staff, and other individuals. Early identification allows for the use of de-escalation techniques.
- Understanding these behaviors is key to assessing a patient's mental state. Aggression can be a symptom of various underlying conditions, including psychiatric disorders, substance intoxication, or medical issues like a head injury or delirium.
- What if? If a patient displays passive-aggressive behavior (e.g., procrastination, sullenness, or intentional inefficiency) instead of overt aggression, the nurse's approach must change. Instead of immediate safety protocols, the focus would be on setting firm, clear boundaries and encouraging direct communication to address the underlying anger or frustration.
How to Approach the Question
- First, carefully read the question stem to identify the core definition being described. The key elements are 'angry behaviour', 'verbal dialogue', and 'physical assault'.
- Next, analyze each option and compare its definition to the one provided in the question.
- Evaluate 'Repression': This means to push down or hide feelings, which is the opposite of the 'expression' or 'demonstration' mentioned.
- Evaluate 'Regression': This means to go back to an earlier stage of development. While it might involve anger, it's not the primary definition.
- Evaluate 'Aggression': This term directly means hostile or violent behavior, which includes verbal and physical attacks. This is a direct match.
- Conclude that 'Aggression' is the most fitting term, making the other options incorrect.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Psychological concepts of behavior and defense mechanisms
- Stem keywords: angry behaviour, verbal dialogue, physical assault
- Lead-in keywords: termed as
Question ID
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Reference Book
E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 3881-3883
E6 Kaplan Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry-2022 (pp 1-3768 of 3768) p. 3346-3348
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