DSSSB 14 August 2024
Applied Psychology
Easy
Johari window is mainly used to assess which of the following?
Appeared in: DSSSB 14 August 2024
Explanation
- The Johari Window is a psychological tool specifically designed to enhance self-awareness and mutual understanding between individuals within a group.
- It operates by organizing information about a person into four quadrants: Open, Blind, Hidden, and Unknown, based on what the person knows about themselves and what others know about them.
- The primary goal of using the Johari Window is to expand the 'Open' area, which represents shared knowledge, by seeking feedback and engaging in self-disclosure.
- This process directly leads to increased self-awareness, improved communication, better interpersonal relationships, and personal development.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option B: Semantic memory is a component of long-term memory responsible for storing factual information and general knowledge. It is a cognitive function, not a measure of self-perception or interpersonal understanding.
- Option C: Intelligence refers to cognitive and problem-solving abilities. It is assessed using standardized intelligence quotient (IQ) tests, which are very different from the introspective and feedback-based model of the Johari Window.
- Option D: Attitude is a set of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors toward a particular object, person, or event. It is typically measured using psychometric scales (e.g., Likert scales) to gauge a person's disposition, not their level of self-awareness.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Application of the Johari Window model in assessing self-awareness as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- Nurses can use the Johari Window for self-reflection to understand their own communication style, biases, and how they are perceived by patients and colleagues, which is crucial for building therapeutic relationships.
- In a team setting, this tool can foster open communication and constructive feedback among healthcare professionals, leading to improved collaboration and patient care.
- What if? - What if a nurse manager uses the Johari Window in a team-building exercise? The goal would be to increase the 'Open' area for each team member. This would not be to assess intelligence or memory, but to improve team dynamics and communication by enhancing mutual and self-awareness.
How to Approach the Question
- First, identify the key term in the question, which is 'Johari window'.
- Recognize this as a concept from psychology and communication studies, often applied in nursing education to improve interpersonal skills.
- Recall the purpose of this model. The name 'window' implies a framework for viewing or understanding something. The names of its creators, Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham, form the portmanteau 'Johari'.
- Evaluate the options based on the model's purpose. The model's focus on what is 'known to self' and 'known to others' directly relates to the concept of self-awareness.
- Eliminate the other options as they represent distinct psychological constructs (memory, intelligence, attitude) that are measured by different, more specific tools (cognitive tests, IQ tests, attitude scales).
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Application of the Johari Window model in assessing self-awareness.
- Stem keywords: Johari window, assess
- Lead-in keywords: mainly used to assess
Question ID
Q8_p1HBxIXk4kq_z3ra4rj
Reference Book
E6 Textbook of Nursing Management and Leadership I. Clemen — Subpart C (pp 655-967 of 982) p. 71-73
E6 Nursing Education & Educational TechnologySuresh k Sharma (pp 21-557 of 572) p. 128-130
E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 7163-7165
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