IGNOU Post B. SC. Nursing entrance -2021
Applied Psychology
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Relaxation therapies include all except?
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Explanation
- Catharsis is the process of releasing strong or repressed emotions, often described as 'venting' or an emotional purge.
- Unlike relaxation therapies, the process of catharsis can initially cause an increase in physiological arousal, such as a faster heart rate, crying, or shouting, before a sense of relief is felt.
- The primary goal of catharsis is emotional release and expression, not the deliberate and systematic reduction of physiological stress that defines relaxation techniques.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: Meditation is a core relaxation therapy. It involves focusing the mind to achieve a state of deep relaxation and mental clarity, which reduces physiological arousal.
- Option B: Deep breathing is a fundamental relaxation technique. It directly stimulates the vagus nerve, activating the parasympathetic nervous system to slow the heart rate, lower blood pressure, and promote a state of calm.
- Option C: Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines physical postures, controlled breathing (pranayama), and meditation. It is widely recognized as an effective method for reducing stress and inducing relaxation.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Distinguishing between relaxation therapies and other psychological concepts as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- Nurses frequently teach patients relaxation techniques to manage anxiety, pain, insomnia, and the stress associated with illness and hospitalization.
- Understanding the difference between therapeutic relaxation and emotional venting (catharsis) is crucial for selecting the most appropriate and safe intervention for a patient's specific needs.
- For example, guiding an anxious patient through deep breathing is a direct intervention to lower physiological stress. Simply allowing them to 'vent' without structure may not be as effective and could potentially escalate their anxiety.
How to Approach the Question
- First, identify the core concept of the question, which is 'relaxation therapies'.
- Next, notice the keyword 'except'. This tells you that three of the options are examples of relaxation therapies, and your task is to find the one that is not.
- Define 'relaxation therapy' in your mind: a technique used to produce the body's natural relaxation response, characterized by slower breathing, lower blood pressure, and a feeling of calm.
- Evaluate each option against this definition.
- Meditation, deep breathing, and yoga are all practices aimed at producing a calm state.
- Consider 'Catharsis'. This term refers to the release of strong emotion. This process can be loud and physically agitating, which is the opposite of the calm state produced by relaxation therapies. This makes it the outlier.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Distinguishing between relaxation therapies and other psychological concepts.
- Stem keywords: Relaxation therapies
- Lead-in keywords: except
- Negative lead-in flag: Question asks for the exception.
Question ID
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Reference Book
E6 Nursing Fundamentals Taylor p. 1030-1032
E6 Nursing Fundamentals Potter Perry 12e Part 3 p. 221-223
E6 Kaplan Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry-2022 (pp 1-3768 of 3768) p. 2406-2408
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