An instructor tells a nursing student, "I have noticed that you sometimes engage in nonfocused thinking." Which behaviors are consistent with the instructor's observation? (Select all that apply.)
a. The student consistently looks for solutions to problems.
b. The student makes up his mind quickly and ignores additional facts.
c. The student focuses on the negative aspects of nearly every situation.
d. The student looks for creative ways to improve situations.
ANS: B, C
The student who makes up his mind quickly and ignores additional facts is an example of all-or-none thinking, a type of nonfocused thinking. The student who focuses on the negative aspects of nearly every situation is an example of negative thinking, another type of nonfocused thinking. The remaining options are goal oriented and purposeful; therefore, they are not examples of nonfocused thinking.
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