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1
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things seem bigger than they are

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binocular vision

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2
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extreme views and opposite, always good or always bad

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black and white

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3
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only see negative aspect

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dark glasses

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4
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predict future without fact or knowledge

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fortune teller

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5
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blame others instead of taking responsibility

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blame game

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clear, accurate and respective communication with clients or families including language that is accessible and understanding

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CASLPO definition of communication

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7
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fully concentrating understanding and remembering what patient is saying

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active listening

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8
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brief involuntary facial expressions that reveal genuine emotions (occur in fraction of seconds)

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microexpressions

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9
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practice of creating a space that is non judgemental where patient can express thoughts & feelings

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holding space

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10
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focus on providing information rather than the emotional & psychological needs of patient

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content trap

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11
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characterized by trust respect and clear boundaries

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therapeutic relationship

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12
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primary goal of facilitating patient well being, healing and growth

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therapeutic relationship

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13
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patients who feel supported and understood are more likely to engage in treatment plan, adhere to recommendations and follow up

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patient engagement

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14
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therapists practice of accepting and respecting client without judgement or conditions

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unconditional positive regard coined by carls rogers (PCC)

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15
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a complex multifaceted experience that typically involves a state of distress, hardship or pain

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suffering

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16
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tangible acts intended to alleviate actual or perceived threats to a persons emotional, physical or social well being

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ameliorating suffering

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17
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trust and positive perception that patients have towards a HCP, institution or practice

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goodwill

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18
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involves being open with our patients and working together to explore differences and negotiate to achieve desired goals of patient promoting overall wellbeing

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common ground

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19
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emotional arousal about health behaviour positive or negative

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dramatic relief

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20
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self-reappraisal to realize that healthy behaviour is part of who they want to be

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self re-evaluation

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21
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social reappraisal to realize how unhealthy behaviours affects others

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environmental reevaluation

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22
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environmental opportunities that exist to show society is supportive of health behaviours

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social liberation

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23
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commitment to change based on belief that achievement of health behaviour is possible

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self liberation

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24
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finding supportive relationships that encourage desired change

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helping relationships

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25
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substituting healthy behaviours and thoughts for unhealthy behaviours

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counter conditioning

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26
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rewarding positive behaviour and decreasing rewards that come from negative behaviours

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reinforcement management

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27
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ongoing education about cultural diversity and emerging practices in PC

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cultural awarness

28
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understanding and respecting cultural differences and using that understanding to guide clinical interactions and treatments

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cultural competency

29
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a lifelong process of self reflection and self critique, acknowledging and addressing one’s own biases and limitations

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cultural humility

30
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a framework designed to help individuals and organizations understand their level of cultural awareness and responsiveness

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cultural competence continuum

31
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no overt intention to cause harm but dominant group beliefs favoured other cultures less capable or valid

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cultural incapacity

31
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attitudes policies and practices that are actively harmful
view other cultures as inferior

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cultural destructiveness

32
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all people are the same
culture does not matter
what works for dominant culture will work for everyone

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cultural blindness

33
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awareness of differences and recognition that improvement efforts are inconsistent or superficial
- tokenism

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cultural pre competence

34
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unconscious attitude or stereotype that affects understanding actions & decisions

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implicit bias

35
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theory and practice of education and teaching
the art of science and teaching

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pedagogy

36
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emphasizes the importance of teachers understanding their own biases and cultural backgrounds of students

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culturally relevant pedagogy

37
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scale that assigns Life change unit score to each event

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social readjustment rating scale (SRRS)
death of spouse is highest at 100

38
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individuals belief about the extent to which they have control over events affecting their lives

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locus of control

39
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belief that one can manage their own life

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internal locus of control

40
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belief that external forces dictate life’s outcomes

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external locus of control

41
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understanding that external factors sometimes influence situations can help prevent burnout

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healthy realism

42
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person authorized to make health care decisions on behalf of an individual who is unable to make those decisions themselves due to incapacity or illness. They act in best interest of patients considering previously expressed wishes values and beliefs

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substitute ecision maker

43
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rights of patient to make own decisions regarding health care

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patient autonomy

44
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psychological defense mechanism where individual refuses to accept reality or facts about a situation that may be uncomfortable or distressing

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denial AKA defensive retreat

45
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assess the emotional and social consequences of hearing impairment in older adults

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Hearing handicap inventory for elderly (HHIE)

46
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designed for adults under 65 to assess the emotional and social consequences of hearing impairment

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hearing handicap inventory for adults (HHIA)

47
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assessment questionnaire allowing clinician to document clients goals/needs and measure improvement in hearing ability

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COSI

48
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used by teachers to identify children with hearing difficulties affecting academic performance

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Screening instrument for targeting educational risk (SIFTER)

49
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assess the impact of tinnitus on daily life
ranges from mild to catestrophic

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tinnitus handicap questionnaire

50
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benefits of hearing aid across different listening situations

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abbreviated profile on hearing aid benefit (APHAB)

51
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form of discrimination based on age

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ageism

52
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Most common type of dementia characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline

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alzihemers

53
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caused by impaired blood flow to brain often happens after strokes

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vascular dementia

54
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dementia inolving abnormal protein deposits in brain affecting movement and cognition

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lewy body

55
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dementia that impacts personality behaviour and language

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frontotemporal

56
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happiness chemical which drives motivation pleasure and reinforces rewarding behaviours

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dopamine

57
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happiness chemical known as love hormone, related to bonding, social connection and physical affection

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oxytocin

58
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happiness chemical linked to mood regulation, self esteem, pride

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serotonin

59
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natural pain reliever think runners high

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endorphins

60
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arises when professionals experience emotional exhaustion due to continuous empathetic engagement with clients distress or trauma

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empathy fatigue
AKA compassion fatigue or secondary trauma stress

61
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characterized by a sense of being overwhelmed and emotionally drained often leading to reduced capacity for empathy and increase emotional distance

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emotional drain

62
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difficulty feeling emotions or connecting with clients on emotional level

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emotional numbness

63
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develop a negative outlook on ones work and distance self from client

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cynism and detachment.

64
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practice of being fully present and engaged in current moment

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mindfulness

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