A 22-year-old college student is highly confident of his own intellectual abilities and strives to excel
to the point of always wanting to be first or better than others in academic standing, sports, and other
endeavors.
Peers find him aggressive, but he ignores this opinion, stating "Too bad. I'm happy when
I'm getting ahead. I get my work done and don't break any laws.". The nurse assessing this
individual would be most concerned about the aspect of mental health known as
a. control over behavior.
b. appraisal of reality.
c. effectiveness in work.
d. healthy self-concept.
ANS: A
The individual accurately appraises reality, is effective in his work, and is self-confident. The trait of
control over behavior is of greatest concern because he is not sensitive to the rules, routines, and
customs of his peer group, and he violates the rights of others.
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