PMHNP I TEST PAPER EXAM 1 THEORIES IN
ADVANCED PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
◉ 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
Behavioral Theory
Operant conditioning - occurs when a behavior (instead of a
stimulus) is associated with a physical significant event.
The theory of operant conditioning -- the idea that behavior is
determined by its consequences, be they reinforcements or
punishments, which make it more or less likely that the behavior
will occur again.
◉ Developmental Theory. Answer: Erik Erickson
Focused on stages of human development over time.
Defined age-based stages of development characterized by conflicts.
Trust vs. mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Initiative vs guilt
Industry vs inferiority
Identity vs role confusion
Intimacy vs isolation
ADVANCED PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
◉ 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
Behavioral Theory
Operant conditioning - occurs when a behavior (instead of a
stimulus) is associated with a physical significant event.
The theory of operant conditioning -- the idea that behavior is
determined by its consequences, be they reinforcements or
punishments, which make it more or less likely that the behavior
will occur again.
◉ Developmental Theory. Answer: Erik Erickson
Focused on stages of human development over time.
Defined age-based stages of development characterized by conflicts.
Trust vs. mistrust
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Initiative vs guilt
Industry vs inferiority
Identity vs role confusion
Intimacy vs isolation
