Domain 12: Psychological Implications

Question 1

7 stages of adjustment to vision loss

Answer 1

Trauma
Shock/Denial
Mourning and withdrawal
Depression
Reassessment/reaffirmation
Coping
Self esteem/acceptance

Question 2

impact of vision loss onset

Answer 2

restriction in range and variety of concepts, ability to get around, control in the environement

Question 3

self efficacy

Answer 3

people’s judgements of their capabilities to organize and execute strategies required for successful perfoormance

Question 4

4 sources of self efficacy

Answer 4

performance accomplishments
vicarious experiences
verbal encouragement
monitoring of ones psychological state

Question 5

4 theories of cognitive motivation

Answer 5

attribution theory
outcome expectancy theory
goal theory
control theory

Question 6

attribution theory

Answer 6

success related to own ability gives learner more incentive to keep going… if they have minimal success, they will not be motivated

Question 7

outcome expectancy theory

Answer 7

person’s assessment of how likely a behavior will produce an outcome

Question 8

goal theory

Answer 8

personal goals and knowledge influence future goals and heighten performance

Question 9

control theory

Answer 9

internal: effect from their own actions, good or bad
external: effect outside of personal control, good or bad

Question 10

passing

Answer 10

behavior designed to make person look not visually impaired
impacts learner by decreasing performance academically and mobility wise

Question 11

key elements in a helping relationship

Answer 11

communication
encouragement
positivity
optimism