communication skills

Question 1

what is HCAB

Answer 1

human companion animal bond

Question 2

what is meant by primary loss

Answer 2

loss of the animal itself implying intrinsic value to the owner

Question 3

what is meant by secondary loss

Answer 3

disruptions and stress associated with the loss e.g. the animal is the reason they gout and socialise with people

Question 4

what is ambiguous loss

Answer 4

loss that leaves a question in the owners mind - not known the cause of death

Question 5

what is symbolic loss

Answer 5

loss has a link to other losses such as a deceased family member

Question 6

what are the 4 stages of grief

Answer 6

shock, protest, disorganisation/confusion/ depression and reorganisation and acceptance

Question 7

3 determinants of grief

Answer 7

features of relationship, features of death and personal circumstances

Question 8

what is emotional cognition

Answer 8

emotional matching - develops in infants and is automatic

Question 9

what is emotional perspective taking

Answer 9

develops in childhood and is under conscious control

Question 10

what is empathy

Answer 10

experiencing others point of view and conveying a sense of being understood - involves associative reasoning and not the same as detached concern