Amputation-Canadian Crutch Flashcards
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Amputation
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surgical removal of a limb or other part of the body
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Anal Stage
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Freuds psycho social stage 18 months to 3 years in which most pleasure is derived from stimulation of the anal zone by retaining and expelling feces
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Androgen
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Sex hormone present in both sexes but in greater quantity in males which influences characteristics associated with
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Androgynous
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having both male & female characteristics
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angina pectoris
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condition marked by chest pain that generally results from a brief or incomplete blockage of the blood supply to heart tissue
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anhedonia
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inability to experience pleasure from activities that usually produce pleasure
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Animal assisted therapy
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Treatment approach in which interactions
with pets and other animals are used to
bring about therapeutic benefits
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ankylosis
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Fixation of a joint, as in rheumatoid arthritis
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anniversary reaction
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Behavioral reactions, symptoms or dreams
that occur at the same time of the year as a
significant past event
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annual in therapeutic recreation
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refereed publication of the ATRA
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anomaly
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malfunction or abnormality
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anomia
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inability to name objects
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anorexia
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lack or loss of appetite for food
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anorexia nervosa
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Disorder characterized by a prolonged refusal to eat
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ANOVA
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analysis of variance statistical test to compare group means
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ANSI
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American National Standards institute
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antagonist
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muscle acting in opposition to another
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antecedent
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something occurring prior to a behavior which influences the occurrence of that behavior
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anterior
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toward the front of the body; situated in front or in the front part of an organism
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antibiotic
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medication that destroys microorganisms
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anticonvulsants
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drugs used to control epileptic seizures
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anxiety
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unpleasant state of apprehension, tension, or uneasiness from a vague or largely unknown or unrecognized source; characterized by increased heart rate, trembling, sweating.
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APA
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american psychiatric association;
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Apathy
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“Don’t care” feeling or affect reflected in a
lack of interest or emotional involvement
in one’s surroundings
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APE
Adapted physical education; programs of modified physical activity in educational settings to meet the needs of students with disabilities
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aphasia
Impaired ability to use or understand oral language
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APIE
Abbreviation for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, which are the elements in the RT process. Pronounced “a–pie”
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approach-approach conflict
caused by having to choose b/w two desirable objects or goals that are completely or partially incompatible
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approach-avoidance conflict
situation in which both positive & negative outcomes are inherent in the same object or goal such as delicious tex mex food that gives heartburn
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appropriateness of service
Services that are medically necessary for
the treatment of a particular condition; may
also refer to aspects of the normalization
principle (e.g., age appropriate)
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apraxia
Cerebral dysfunction; inability to initiate a
purposeful motor act by thinking about it
and carrying it out
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aquatic therapy
use of pools for treatment & rehabilitation
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Arc
association of retarded citizen
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architectural barriers
Structures such as buildings, walkways, and stairs that are usable by non-disabled persons but present obstacles for people with disabilities to move about freely
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aromatherapy
use of essential oils from plants for health purposes
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art therapy
use of art as a therapeutic medium to promote self awareness, nonverbal expression, & human interaction
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arteriosclerosis
condition in which fatty patches have accumulated & hardened on artery walls, thereby reducing their elasticity.
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arthritis
inflammation of a joint
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assertiveness training
Behavioral therapy approach to assist
people to become more assertive in sexual expression or social relationships through
frank and direct interpersonal expression of feelings & thoughts
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assessment
collection & analysis for information to determine the status of a client
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assimilation
subjective learning process by which new material is modified by established mental structures & made a part of existing knowledge
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assistive device
Any technology that enables a person with a disability to improve his or her functional
level
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Association of Retarded Citizens (Arc)
organization to promote better understanding of mental retardation. the organ. now uses the expression "the arc" to avoid stigma
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asthma
disorder of the respiratory system characterized by bronchial spasms & difficulty in breathing
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asymptomatic
without symptoms
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ataxia
inability to coordinate muscular movements characterized by lack of balance or unsteadiness
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atheroclerosis
arterial disorder in which the vessel walls harden resulting in reduced blood flow to organs normally supplied by the artery
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atonic
weak or lacking normal tone or vigor
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ATRA
American therapeutic recreation association
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atrophy
wasting away of an organ or part of the body
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attending behaviour
Responses to relevant stimuli primarily
through the use of eye contact, posture,
gestures, and verbal behavior
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
dsm4; three subcategories
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attention span
length of time an individual can concentrate on one thing
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attribution therories
Social psychology theories dealing with attributing stable characteristics to other people based on our inferences from observed behaviors as well as making self attributions based on events that occur in our own lives
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atypical
unusual or uncharacteristic variations of a disorder
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auditory
pertaining to hearing
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aura
visual sensation experienced before a seizurw
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autism
developmental disability; inability to relate to others, delay in development of communication skills, abnormal responses to sensations & ritualistic
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autogenic training
Relaxation technique in which a series of
mental exercises involving sensations of
heaviness and warmth are used to exert
control over physiological processes
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autonomic dysreflexia
potentially dangerous complication in SCI above the T6 verta. that involves high bp, sweating, chills, and headache; hyperreflexia
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autonomic nervous system
division of the peripheral nervous system that carriers messages b/w the CNS and the integral organs.
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autonomy
ability to function indepedently
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aversion therapy
Behavioral therapy technique that uses the
repeated pairing of unpleasant or painful
stimulus with an undesirable behavior in
order to eliminate the behavior
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avoidance-avoidance conflict
having to choose b/w two negative objects or goals
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Ball, Edith L
1906-1997, author in TR known for her continuum of service model
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barrier free design
designs of buildings & other built environments that allows persons w/ disabilities to use of the facility
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baseline information
data or observation obtained before the application of any intervention
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bedsore
sore area caused by a lack or circulation to the involved area
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behaviorism
Approach to psychology founded by John
B. Watson that emphasizes the examination
of overtly observable behavior
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behavior modification
approach that applies general learning principle to modify behavior through systematic manipulation of the environment
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behavioral objectives
statements of specific behavioral conditions, actions, and criteria directly related to long term goals
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behavioral therapy
psychiatric treatment modality based on behaviorism that doesnt focus on pschodynamic causation but attempts to change unadaptive habits by use of techniques
such as assertiveness training and aversive
therapy, among others
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benign
relatively mild; likely to have a favorable outcome
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Berne, Eric
(1910-1970) American psychiatrist known
| as the founder of transactional analysis
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Berryman, Doris
(1926-2000) Educator who developed the first standards and criteria for recreation services for residential institutions;
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bestiality
sexual relations b/w a person & a animal
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bibliotherapy
therapeutic intervention in which books, stories, poems, literature are used to enhance the expression of feelings
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bilateral
on both sides
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biofeedback
Means of receiving information (feedback)
on various physiological processes (e.g.,
brainwave activity, muscle tension, heart
rate, blood pressure, galvanic skin response)
by use of electromechanical devices
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biopsy
removal & examination, usually microscopic of tissue
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biopsychosocial
interrelationship of biological, psychological, & social factors
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biopsychosocial approach
holistic approach to treatment; implies the etiology of a disease has biological, psychological & socio determinant
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biopsychosocial model
View that health and illness involve the
interplay of biological, psychological, and
social factors in people’s lives
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bipolar disorder
Mood disorder in which the patient exhibits
both manic and depressive episodes; once
called manic-depressive illness
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bisexual
sexual orientation involving erotic feelings for members of both sexes
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bizarre behavior
Eccentric behavior that does not conform
| to social expectations
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blocking
Involuntary cessation of thought processes
| or speech
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blood pressure
Pressure exerted by the blood upon the
walls of the blood vessels, especially the
arteries
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board-certified psychiatrist
Psychiatrist who has passed examinations
of the American Board of Psychiatry and
Neurology
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body language
expressions of thoughts & emotions by body posture and movement
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borderline mentally retareded
Individuals who possess an IQ of 70 to 85;
| they are not considered legally disabled
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borderline personality disorder
instability in a variety of areas-interpersonal relationships, behavior mood, and self-image
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bowel program
Habit or pattern for emptying the bowel at
| a specific time
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bruxism
grinding the teeth, especially during sleep
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burnout
stress reaction developed in persons working an occupatoin
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canadian crutch
device with a metall cuff for the persons lower arms with a handle for the hand to allow weight bearing that helps to walk/stand
