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What is the main objective of decolonising psychology?

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Reverse the impact of colonisation on minoritised groups

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Define ‘Othering’ in a psychological context.

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A social, psychological, and cultural process in which a group of people is defined and treated as fundamentally different from another group

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What does the principle of ‘Ubuntu’ signify in African psychology?

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The belief that a human being is made human through other humans

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True or False: ‘Othering’ reinforces power imbalances and stereotypes.

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True

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List examples of Indigenous Psychologies.

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  • Black Psychology
  • Islamic Psychology
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What is the focus of Black Psychology?

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Wellbeing and experiences of individuals of African descent

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What are the three independent planes in African Cosmovision?

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  • The Physical (material)
  • The Metaphysical (abstract)
  • The Spiritual (transcendental)
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Fill in the blank: The Bio-Psycho-Social Model emphasizes _______ factors in understanding health.

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[biological, psychological, and social]

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What is the purpose of Ubuntu Therapy?

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To move the African client to a state of Ubuntu, leading to psychological balance

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What does the Bio-Psycho-Socio-Spiritual Model (BPS-S) add to the traditional BPS model?

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A spiritual dimension to more comprehensively understand human health and wellbeing

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What does ‘drapetomania’ refer to in historical psychological contexts?

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A mental disease which caused slaves to run away from their slave-masters

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What is Harmony Restorative Therapy aimed at?

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Creating and restoring harmony between the individual and their world

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Who proposed the Biophilia hypothesis?

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Wilson (1984)

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What is a key feature of outdoor therapy according to BPS guidelines?

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Promoting access to support by reducing formality and pathologisation

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Fill in the blank: The African paradigm of mental health emphasizes the balance of _______.

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[emotional, social, physical, and spiritual factors]

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True or False: Traditional African therapies often distinguish between mental and physical illness.

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False

17
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What is Meseron Therapy based on?

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The belief in the power of spoken words and mental restructuring

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What does place attachment contribute to according to the Person-Process-Place model?

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Self-continuity, social capital, safety, purpose, belonging, goal support, restoration, relaxation

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List some core contributions to wellbeing identified in studies in South Africa.

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  • Spirituality
  • Social embeddedness
  • Transcendence, justice, wisdom, and knowledge
  • Humanism and positive family relationships
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What does the term ‘othering’ create in society?

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An ‘us’ versus ‘them’ mentality

21
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What role do outdoor and natural environments play in refugee wellbeing post-migration?

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Facilitates place attachment and community engagement

22
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What is the significance of community spaces in mental health?

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They dissolve mentally constructed barriers and foster a sense of belonging to the land.

Community spaces allow individuals to gather and connect, enhancing mental well-being.

23
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What identity does the speaker associate with their allotments?

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Rastafarian, vegan, gardener

The speaker feels most connected to England in their role as a gardener at their allotments.

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What is the focus of the study by Abamara et al. (2023)?

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Adaptations of psychotherapeutic techniques in the cultural dynamics of treating postnatal depressive women in Nigeria.

This study explores culturally sensitive approaches to mental health treatment.

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What is the role of place attachment in refugee well-being according to Albers et al. (2021)?

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It promotes well-being and resettlement.

The literature review highlights the importance of a sense of place for refugees.

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What does the doctoral thesis by Amartey (2024) discuss?

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The role of community, outdoor, and natural environments in place attachment for refugees.

It emphasizes the therapeutic aspects of natural settings for refugee mental health.

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What is a key concern highlighted by Hameed et al. (2018)?

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Increased vulnerability of refugee populations to mental health disorders.

This study underscores the mental health challenges faced by refugees.

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True or False: Cultural competencies are crucial for delivering counseling to a multicultural population.

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True

Banks (2020) argues for the need for change and action in mental health services.

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What does the term ‘biophilia’ refer to according to Wilson (1984)?

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The human bond with other species.

This concept emphasizes the intrinsic connection between humans and nature.

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Fill in the blank: The relationship between nature and immigrants’ integration is explored in a scoping review by _______.

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Charles-Rodriguez et al. (2023)

This review discusses the impact of nature on the well-being and physical activity of immigrants.

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What is the main topic of the paper by Scannell & Gifford (2010)?

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Defining place attachment using a tripartite organizing framework.

This framework categorizes the different dimensions of place attachment.

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What do community gardens serve as according to Ramburn et al. (2023)?

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Psychosocial interventions for refugees and migrants.

They provide therapeutic benefits and promote community engagement.

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What are the psychological benefits of place attachment according to Scannell & Gifford (2017)?

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Improved mental well-being and emotional stability.

Their research indicates that strong place attachment can lead to positive mental health outcomes.

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What does the research by Shanahan et al. (2019) focus on?

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Nature-based interventions for improving health and well-being.

This study outlines the purpose and outcomes of engaging with nature for mental health.

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What does Engel (1977) advocate for in medical practice?

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A new medical model that includes psychological and social factors.

Engel’s work encourages a holistic approach to health care.

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