PMHNP I ADVANCED PRACTICE PSYCHIATRIC
NURSING THEORY EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
◉ Self Efficacy. Answer: Alan Bandura
Cognitive Theory
Behavior is the result of cognitive and environmental factors. People
learn by observing others, relying on role-modeling. Self-efficacy its
he perception of one's ability to perform a certain task at a certain
level of accomplishment.
◉ Aaron Beck. Answer: Cognitive Theory - Development of scales to
measure depression and hopelessness
◉ Behavioral Theories. Answer: Callista Roy: Adaptation model of
nursing
Edward Thorndike: Learning theory focused on problem solving
approach
Pavlov: Stimulus-response cycle; classical condition which showed
connection between thought processes and physiological responses.
BF Skinner: Stimulus-response model of learning
◉ Adaptation Model of Nursing. Answer: Callista Roy
, Behavioral Theory
According to Roy adaptation model, the aim of nursing is to increase
compliance and life expectancy. Roy Adaptation Model evaluates the
patient in physiologic mode, self-concept mode, role function mode
and interdependence mode aiming to provide holistic care.
◉ Edward Thorndike. Answer: Behavioral Theory
Learning theory focused on problem solving approach
The learning theory of Thorndike represents the original S-R
framework of behavioral psychology: Learning is the result of
associations forming between stimuli and responses. Such
associations or "habits" become strengthened or weakened by the
nature and frequency of the S-R pairings
◉ Pavlov. Answer: Stimulus-response cycle
Behavioral Theory
Classical conditioning which showed connection between thought
processes and physiological responses.
He showed that by pairing a conditioned stimulus (a bell) with an
unconditioned stimulus (food), a dog would begin to salivate
(response) when the bell was rung without presenting the food. This
become know as Classical Conditioning or Stimulas-Response
Theory of behavior.
◉ BF Skinner. Answer: Stimulus-response model of nursing
NURSING THEORY EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
◉ Self Efficacy. Answer: Alan Bandura
Cognitive Theory
Behavior is the result of cognitive and environmental factors. People
learn by observing others, relying on role-modeling. Self-efficacy its
he perception of one's ability to perform a certain task at a certain
level of accomplishment.
◉ Aaron Beck. Answer: Cognitive Theory - Development of scales to
measure depression and hopelessness
◉ Behavioral Theories. Answer: Callista Roy: Adaptation model of
nursing
Edward Thorndike: Learning theory focused on problem solving
approach
Pavlov: Stimulus-response cycle; classical condition which showed
connection between thought processes and physiological responses.
BF Skinner: Stimulus-response model of learning
◉ Adaptation Model of Nursing. Answer: Callista Roy
, Behavioral Theory
According to Roy adaptation model, the aim of nursing is to increase
compliance and life expectancy. Roy Adaptation Model evaluates the
patient in physiologic mode, self-concept mode, role function mode
and interdependence mode aiming to provide holistic care.
◉ Edward Thorndike. Answer: Behavioral Theory
Learning theory focused on problem solving approach
The learning theory of Thorndike represents the original S-R
framework of behavioral psychology: Learning is the result of
associations forming between stimuli and responses. Such
associations or "habits" become strengthened or weakened by the
nature and frequency of the S-R pairings
◉ Pavlov. Answer: Stimulus-response cycle
Behavioral Theory
Classical conditioning which showed connection between thought
processes and physiological responses.
He showed that by pairing a conditioned stimulus (a bell) with an
unconditioned stimulus (food), a dog would begin to salivate
(response) when the bell was rung without presenting the food. This
become know as Classical Conditioning or Stimulas-Response
Theory of behavior.
◉ BF Skinner. Answer: Stimulus-response model of nursing
