ch. 4, 18, 19, 20 Flashcards
values, beliefs, attitudes, customs, language & behaviors that are shared by a group of people & passed by one generation to the next. share common physical conditions, behaviors that occur w/ in a social context
culture
mechanism to judge behavior, construct reality, & make decisions regarding life issues
culture
allow a therapist to systematically view the influence of culture on specific behaviors & characteristics. supports families through stressful periods & serves as mechanisms for families to adjust to change. recognize unique strengths & abilites families have
cultural schemas
-kenya mothers sitting and standing skills earlier than expected, native alaskan children have motor exploration freedom, native american poor fine motor skills
culture influences
developmental concepts of autonomy is not fully embraced in culture that values
interdependence
living in harmony with nature, do not need to change the body (mental retardation)
passive acceptance
___ can have a facilitating or an inhibiting effect on development & aging
environment
natural environment
hurricanes, earthquakes, floods
physical environment
war, air pollution, terrorist threats
accessibility, negotiability
motorized wheel chair
universal design
allow one to age in place, low counters, wide doors, main floor bedroom
collaborative relationship with individuals in the clients environment to assist the client to obtain the skills & make modifications to remove barriers
client centered care
behaviors that are performed automatically without thought
habits
rate of incidence of a disease
morbidity
factors that influence overall health & well being
determinants of health
