Exam 1 pt 2 Flashcards
describes a particular society’s entire way of living, encompassing shared patterns of beliefs, feelings, and knowledge that guide people’s conduct and are passed from generation to generation
culture
relates to people who identify with each other because of a shared heritage
ethnicity
are the groups within which individuals are enculturated, acquiring knowledge, and internalizing values.
social organizations
examples of social organizations
families, religious groups, and ethnic groups
Northern European Americans
They value territory; personal space is about 18 inches to 3 feet
They are future oriented
African Americans
They have large support groups of families and friends
Hypertension and sickle cell anemia
Native Americans
Touch is not highly regarded by Native Americans and a handshake may be viewed as aggressive.
They sometimes appear silent and reserved.
They can be uncomfortable expressing emotions.
present-time oriented
what is a native american medicine man called
shaman
medical conditions associated with native americans
diabetes, heart disease, tuberculosis, alcoholism, and nutritional deficiencies
Asian
soft-spoken; to raise the voice indicates a loss of control.
Touching is not considered totally appropriate
The family is the ultimate social organization and loyalty to family is emphasized above all else.
Education is highly valued
Time orientation is both past and present
yin and yang balance
Latino American
Touch is a common form of communication
group oriented and the primary social organization is a large extended family
present oriented
“hot and cold” theory of disease
Latino American folk healer called
curandero
Arab Americans
Conversants stand close together, maintain steady eye contact, and touch
Speech is loud and expressive, with lots of gesturing
Time is present-oriented, and punctuality is not taken seriously
common health concerns for Arab Americans
Cardiovascular disease is a common health concern. Sickle cell anemia and the thalassemias
four main jewish religious groups
Orthodox
Reform
Conservative
Reconstructionists
jewish american
higher education
Time orientation is simultaneously to the past, present, and future.
Children are highly valued and are expected
health concerns of jewish americans
Tay-Sachs disease, Gaucher’s disease, and familial dysautonomia
Refers to the human quality that gives meaning and sense of purpose to an individual’s existence
spirituality
what are the spiritual needs
purpose, faith, hope, love, forgiveness,
what has religious commitment been correlated with
Lower suicide rates Lower drug use and abuse Less juvenile delinquency Lower divorce rates Improved mental illness outcomes
what is suicide
not a diagnosis or disorder
a BEHAVIOR
what is the most common way people commit suicide
gunshot wounds
what ethnicity is at the greatest risk for suicide
white, then native Americans then African Americans
what are the most common psychiatric illnesses that precede suicide
mood and substance disorders
what is associated with an increased risk of suicide
insomnia
what are Durkheim’s 3 social categories of suicide
egositic suicide
altrustic suicide
anomic suicide
is the experience of separation from something of personal importance
loss
how long does acute grief last
Usually lasts about 6 to 8 weeks; longer in older adults
Chronic or prolonged grieving behaviors
Behaviors aimed at keeping the lost loved one alive
Behaviors that prevent the bereaved from adaptively performing activities of daily living
One crucial difference between normal and maladaptive grieving
The loss of self-esteem does not occur in uncomplicated bereavement
