Final exam Flashcards
T/F: Cultural competency means treating everyone the same way
FALSE
it means operating efficiently within a culture different from your own
List some general cultural characterisitics of Asian/pacific islanders
- oldest male is the decision maker/spokeperson
- values family over the individual
- avoid conflict and direct confrontation
- mental illness may produce guilt or shame
- Emphasis on Eastern Medicine present challenge with PT
List some general cultural characteristics for the Hispanic community
- Address older person by last name
- avoid gesturing (some have adverse connotations)
- values family over individual
- tends to be patriarchal and follows a rigid hierarchial structure
- family involvement in healthcare is common
- reluctant to share their beliefs w/healthcare providers
List some general cultural characteristics of the African American community
- Can be patriarchacal or matriarchal
- tends to be more matriarchal
- religion/faith play a large part in culture
- strong family ties
- strong distrust of medical healthcare providers
List some general cultural characteristics for Caucasian communities
- most elderly would rather live alone and be self-reliant
- roles and duties of family are becoming less dictated by a person’s gender
- strong religious beliefs depending on the region
T/F: minorities such as African Americans and Hispanics tend to have more fictive kin?
TRUE
Describe the breakdown of years that divide the last few generations
- Silent generation = born 1925-1942
- Baby boomers = born 1943 - 1960
- Generation X = born 1961-1981
- Millennials = born after 1982-1996
- Generation Z = 1997 and onward
List general characteristics of the Silent Generation
- value hard work and thriftiness
- work values of conformity, consistency, and uniformity
- Value the system over the individual enteprise
- Emphasize traditional morals
List general characteristics of the Baby Boomer generation
- have the buy now, pay later mentality
- equate work with self-worth
- driven and dedicated
List general characteristics of Generation X
- Do not belong to any group
- Know how to win
- Manage on their own and participate in discussions
- Balance job and leisure time
- Try to attain several goals at once
List general characteristics of Millennials
- Optimistic, assertive, positive
- Acept authority - are rule followers
- accustomed to structure
- think of themselves as global
- perfer to multitask
- have difficulty honing skills of critical analysis necessary to read between the lines
List general characteristics of Generation Z
- Search for the truth
- Don’t abide by labels, appreciate individualism
- Solve conflicts and improve the world
Give an example of a learning tool that each generation might appreciate
- Baby boomers → detailed handouts, note taking
- Generation X → programmed instruction done independently
- Millennials → creative, innovative interactive exercises
what are the initial steps or questions that should be asked during reflection?
- What?
- So what?
- Now what?
List the different types of reflection
- reflection-in-action
- reflection-on-action
- reflection-for-action
what is reflection-in-action?
looking at things in the moment and continually questioning, observing, assessing, and adjusting our thoughts and actions throughout the treatment session
(active reflection)
what is reflection-on-action?
thinking back on the activity and asking:
what worked and didnt?
why did it work/not work?
what is reflection-for-action?
thinking ahead to next time
asking “what might I do if….?”
this is the type of reflection often not performed
List the different frameworks for reflection
- Content reflecion
- Process reflection
- Premise reflection
what is content reflection?
analysis of the problem/situation from the perspective of all those involved
“what else is going on?”
what is causing the problem?
what else do I need to know?
what am I missing?
what is process reflection?
determining how we might approach the situation or what strategies we might choose in addressing the problem
determining problem-solving strategies, determine efficacy of strategies chosen, exploring other available strategeis
thinking about the process
what is premise reflection?
(most difficult level of reflection to achieve)
requires analysis and questioning of assumptions as well as assumptions about the problem
what elements are essential to the process of reflection?
- a trigger event
- critical analysis of feelings, thoughts, and knowledge
- forming a new perspective after that analysis
T/F: reflection is not a necessary component or key component of self-assessment?
FALSE
it is a pivotal part!

