Chapter 3 And 5 Flashcards
Behavior change philosophy
Involves a health education specialist using behavioral constructs, goalsetting and self monitoring to try to change an unhealthy habit, in an individual with who they are working with
Cognitive- based philosophy
Focuses on the acquisition of content and factual information
The goal is to increase the knowledge of the individuals or groups, so that they are better at making decisions about their health
Decision making philosophy
A health education approach that presents simulated problems, case studies, or scenarios to students or clients.
each problem, case or scenario requires decisions to be made in seeking a best approach or answer.
Freeing and functioning philosophy
A reaction to traditional approaches of health, education/promotion that ran the the risk of blaming victims for practicing health behaviors that were often either out of their control, or not considered in their best interest
Social change philosophy
Highlights the role of health education specialist in creating social, economic and political change that benefits, the health of individuals and groups
Eclectic health education philosophy
Any health education/promotion approach that seems appropriate to the situation
What is ethics ?
Well founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans were to do in terms of rights (life, freedom, privacy), obligations, benefits to society, fairness or specific virtues (honesty)
What is philosophy?
A statement that summarizes the attitudes, principles, beliefs, values and concepts held by a person or group
Why is it important to act ethically?
It brings meaning or purpose to the life of a person and helps guide decision making and assists in making finer choices
What are the two major categories of ethical theories ?
Deontological
Teleology
What is deontological?
Certain actions are right or wrong, good or bad regardless of consequences
Looking at the act; the end doesn’t justify the means
Teleology
Evaluate the moral status of an act by the goodness of the consequences
Looking at the consequences; the end does justify the means
What are the 5 principles that create common moral ground?
Value of life
Goodness (rightness)
Justice
Truth-telling (honesty)
Individual freedom
Value of life
The philosophy that human beings should revere life and accept death
No life should end without strong reason
Goodness (rightness)
Good and right are at the core of every ethical theory
What is good and bad and right and wrong