7 Level CDCs Volume 1 Flashcards
Ethnicity
Of or relating to a religious, racial, national or cultural group
Race
A lo geographic or global human population distinguished as a more or less distinct group by genetically transmitted physical characteristics
Culture
The totality of socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions and all other products of human work and thought typical of a population or community at a given time
Racism
Obstacles will not change until we start to change our attitudes toward our differences.
Prejudice
Prejudge something, making assessments about a situation or people based on past experience
What is discrimination?
When we act upon or prejudices. It also deprives someone of something.
What is verbal language?
Refers to both written and spoken word.
Nonverbal language consist of?
Eye contact and use of personal and interpersonal space.
What space is contact to 18 inches and is considered very sensitive for most people.
Intimate Space
Most friendships and Therapeutic relationships occur in this space?
Personal space
This space is where business of day to day interactions takes place
Social Space
This space is used for formal interactions such as Commander Calls, formations or attending classes
Public Space
Which culture generally have a mistrust of caucasian healthcare providers and place their confidence for healing in the traditional medicine man or shaman. They also value non verbal communication
Native Americans
Which cultural consists of over 30 different languages?
Asian/Pacific Islander
Which culture is less likely to report traditional psychiatric symptoms and which their psychiatric symptoms will more likely manifest in somatic complaints?
Asian Pacific Islanders
Which cultural is less likely to seek healthy care and there is an increased emphasis on turning to large extended family for help and also a particular confidence in religious values and home remedies?
Blacks
Which cultural looks at psychiatric illness as personal weakness?
Blacks
Which cultural has family and religion as the centre?
Hispanics
What is the largest barrier for Hispanics?
Language
What are the nine common characteristics of culturally skilled counselors?
- Possess Awareness
- Aware of their own biases and prejudices
- Knowledgable about racism , discrimination, oppression and stereotypes
- recognize limits of their cultural experience
- appreciate and respect differences
- take steps to overcome language barriers
- take time to be active in their communities
- participate in specialised training to assist them in developing their skills and understanding in working with diverse groups.
- Incorporate key info into their initial evaluation process
What ages are considered elite old?
100 + years
What ages are considered young-old?
65-75 years
What is considered old?
75-85 years
What is considered old-old?
85-100 years
How much percentage of the elderly are institutionalized?
Less than 5 percent
What is a common challenge in the patient and provider relationship with the elderly?
MH providers frequently under diagnose the elderly and are perceived to be too old to be capable of chage
Which theory states that aging is a process by which society and the raging indivdidual gradually withdraw from each other?
Disengagement Theory of Aging
This theory asserts that the older person should continue to engage in the same activities as he or she did during middle age
Activity Theory
Which theory states that the behaviour and personality of a person during his or her younger years prevails as the person become older?
Continuity theory of aging
This theory states that adults as group qualify as this due to their unique norms, beliefs, attitudes, expectations, and behaviors
Subculture theory
What presents as a unique challenge in the elderly?
Detoxification
This generation was born between 1922-1943
Veterans
This generation was born between 1943 and 1960
Baby Boomers
This generation was born between 1960-1980
Generation X-ers
This generation was born after 1980
Generation Nexters
This generation lived through the Great depression and worked very hard for very little. They also tend to be satisfied with being comfortable without luxury.
Verterans
This generation was born post war prosperity. They have a huge capacity of taking control, defining themselves and living in the moment. They also demand more from their healthcare providers.
Baby Boomers
This generation is considered the latch key kids to the dual career families and single parent homes. They were raised by TV, video games and computers. They have a difficulty managing delayed gratification and are resource in getting what they want
Generation Xers
This generation is computer savvy, intelligent and eager to make themselves a place in society. They don’t access the healthcare system with any frequency due to their age.
Generation Next
