FINALS Transcultural Flashcards
- What are the components of culture?
Kinship, health system, religion, politics, and economics.
- What is ethnocentrism?
The perception that one’s own culture or way of life is superior to others.
- What is enculturation?
The process by which individuals learn and internalize their culture.
- What are culture-bound syndromes?
Diseases unique to specific cultures or groups influenced by cultural beliefs.
- What is biculturalism?
A term used to describe a person who integrates two cultural lifestyles and sets of values.
- What is ethnicity?
A shared social and cultural heritage passed down through generations.
- How is race determined?
By physical features, such as skin color, bone structure, and blood groups.
- What is stereotyping?
The assumption that all people in a specific cultural or ethnic group are alike.
- What does the Yin-Yang concept represent?
Yin represents the feminine, dark, cold, and passive aspects, while Yang represents the masculine, bright, hot, and active aspects.
- What are the six phenomena used to assess culturally unique individuals?
Social organization, space, perception, communication, environmental control, and biological variations.
- What is the importance of family in social organization?
It serves as an interrelated unit with roles and patterns influencing health and behavior.
- What is the role of personal space in culture?
It defines comfort levels and varies between cultures and situations.
- What are the four invisible boundaries of personal space?
Inner spirit core, acceptable thoughts and feelings, unacceptable thoughts and feelings, and public image.
- How does culture influence spatial behavior?
It dictates comfort levels, proximity to others, and the perception of space.
- What are distance receptors?
Sensory receptors like eyes, ears, and nose that help examine distant objects.
- What are immediate receptors?
Sensory receptors like touch and skin membrane that assess objects up close.
- How is visual perception significant in space understanding?
It provides information at a faster rate and helps detect potential dangers.
- What does auditory perception rely on?
The ability to hear sounds and understand communication at various distances.
- How is olfactory perception culturally significant?
Certain cultures emphasize smells for communication and emotional connection.
- What are exteroceptors?
Receptors that sense heat, cold, touch, and pain.
- What is the phenomenon of crowding?
A feeling of discomfort when personal space is invaded, leading to emotional reactions.
- How do tactile and visual space differ?
Tactile space involves touch, while visual space depends on sight for perception.
- What is proxemics?
The study of human use of space in social and personal interactions.
- What are the zones of proxemics?
Intimate (0-18 inches), personal (18 inches-3 feet), and social (3-6 feet).
- How does culture influence childbearing practices?
Some cultures prefer group sleeping, while others encourage isolation in separate rooms.
- What is the role of personal space in healing?
It promotes security, privacy, autonomy, and self-identity.
- How does crowding affect emotional states?
It intensifies heat and emotional responses in a group setting.
- What is the significance of auditory perception in visually impaired individuals?
It helps them navigate spaces by understanding sound frequencies and distances.
- How is space divided in Middle Eastern cultures?
By gender and activities, such as secular and sacred.
- What is the cultural importance of the head in Thai and Vietnamese traditions?
The head is considered sacred and the seat of life.
- How does culture affect personal space requirements?
Some cultures prefer close proximity, while others value larger personal space.
- What are the cultural differences in olfactory preferences?
Some cultures value natural odors, while others use deodorants to suppress smells.
- What is a healing environment in nursing?
A space that provides security, privacy, and autonomy for patients.
- How do tactile sensations promote intimacy in healthcare?
Touch is integral to personal relationships and therapeutic care.
- What is the significance of nomadic culture in spatial behavior?
Nomads prefer temporary territories and have unique space requirements.
- How does cultural diversity influence nursing care?
It helps nurses create safer and less threatening environments for patients.
- What is the importance of understanding a patient’s space requirements?
To respect their comfort levels and cultural preferences.
- How do territorial needs vary across cultures?
Some cultures prioritize individual space, while others emphasize group spaces.
- What is the role of communication in spatial behavior?
It allows individuals to indicate comfort levels and set boundaries.
- How does culture influence the use of space in living arrangements?
It dictates the organization of living spaces, such as group sleeping or individual rooms.
- What are proprioceptors?
Nerves that provide information about muscle activity and position.
- How do spatial requirements differ for Japanese culture?
Japanese individuals often maintain more distance during conversations.
- What is the impact of Western architecture on space perception?
It emphasizes privacy with thick walls and defined rooms.
- What role does olfactory perception play in emotional states?
It differentiates individuals’ feelings and states of mind.
- How is spatial behavior culturally learned?
Through upbringing and exposure to cultural norms.
- How does space invasion affect relationships?
It can lead to discomfort, anxiety, or misinterpretation of intentions.
- Why is cultural competence important for nurses?
To effectively address diverse patients’ needs and improve healthcare outcomes.
- How is security linked to personal space in healthcare?
Patients feel more secure when their personal space is respected.
- What does tactile space signify in healthcare?
The importance of touch in building trust and delivering care.
- Why is personal space essential in nursing communication?
It facilitates effective interaction without causing discomfort.
