The day shift nurses and night shift nurses are in clear opposition regarding the responsibilities that each shift should be assigned. This opposition has created a "we-they" distinction on the unit. This is an example of which phenomenon?
1. Distancing
2. Suppression
3. Group withdrawal
4. Unification
1
Rationale 1: Distancing mechanisms or differentiation serve to divide group members into small, distinct groups, which increases the risk for conflict.
Rationale 2: Suppression occurs when one group defeats the other. Only the dominant side is fully committed to the decision.
Rationale 3: Withdrawal occurs when one group simply removes itself from the conflict.
Rationale 4: Unification implies understanding and acceptance among members, which would not occur in a conflict situation.
Global Rationale:
You might also like to view...
The arterial pulse is produced by ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse teaches that some persons have found relief from postmenopausal discomfort by using phytoestrogens. In what food can phytoestrogens be found?
a. Mangos b. Soybeans c. Broccoli d. Lima beans
What should you suspect?
A young woman comes in for a routine wellness examination. You notice that her vaginal walls have deep rugae and are slightly bluish in color. She also has a thicker white discharge. A) Hypoxia B) Varicosities C) Pregnancy D) Sexually transmitted infection
The mother of an adolescent says that the child used to do
great in school but since using drugs the child has no motivation, is never on time, and makes the worst decisions, especially when he is driving. Which substance is this adolescent most likely abusing? A) Amphetamines B) Anabolic steroids C) Cocaine D) Marijuana