Definitions Flashcards
Definition of humanistic approach
The strengths perspective is based on the assumption that clients have the capacity to grow, change, and adapt.
Equifinality
The ability of the family system to accomplish the same goal through different routes.
Delirium tremens
A symptom associated with alcohol withdrawal that includes hallucinations, rapid respiration, temperature abnormalities, and body tremors.
Wernickes encephalopathy and Korsakoff’s syndrome
- disorders associated with chronic abuse of alcohol
- vitamin B (thiamine) deficiency resulting from consumption
- Korsakoff’s syndrome–memory problems
Cognitive dissonance
Arises when a person has to choose between two contradictory attitudes and beliefs.
Double bind
Offering two contradictory messages and prohibiting the recipient from noticing the contradiction.
Echolalia
Repeating noises or phrases–association with catatonia, ASD, schizophrenia.
Statification
Structured inequality of entire categories of people who have unequal access to social rewards.
Pluralism
A society in which diverse members maintain their own traditions while cooperatively working together and seeing others traits as valuable.
Social role theory
Proposes that the social structure is the underlying force in distinguishing genders and that sex-differentiated behavior is driven by the division of labor between two sexes within a society.
Organic brain syndrome
A term used to describe physical disorders that impair mental functions.
the ability of the ego to effectively deal with the demands of id, the superego, and reality
Ego strength
involves a person having a significant focus on physical symptoms, such as pain, weakness or shortness of breath, that results in major distress and/or problems functioning. The individual has excessive thoughts, feelings and behaviors relating to the physical symptoms.
- at least 6 months
Somatic Symptom Disorder
a disorder in which a person experiences blindness, paralysis, or other symptoms affecting the nervous system that cannot be explained solely by a physical illness or injury. Symptoms usually begin suddenly after a period of emotional or physical distress or psychological conflict.
Conversion Disorder
as a personality disorder characterized by a pattern of excessive attention-seeking behaviors, usually beginning in early childhood, including inappropriate seduction and an excessive desire for approval.
Histrionic Personality disorder
