Midterm Exam Study Notes Flashcards
When did nursing theorists start using the term client instead of patient?
1960’s
The person is part of and interacts with a complex environmental system. What might this environment include?
Persons family & social ties
The community
Health care system
Geopolitical issues that affect health
What factors influence the development of a child’s self-concept?
Parents and family members Relationships with others Gender Developmental stage Socioeconomic status Culture Environment
What happens to someone’s self esteem when they lose a job?
They will lose their position related identity and self perceptions may be altered or diminished
Self concept is based on a few stages including…
- a sense of competency and mastery of prior and new experiences
- perceived reactions of other people to own body
- ongoing perceptions and interpretations of other people’s thoughts and feelings
- personal and professional relationships
- collective beliefs and images one holds about oneself
- academic and employment related identity
- racial and ethnic identity
- sexual identity
- personality structure
- perceptions of events
- personal appearance and physical attractiveness
- current feelings about physical,emotional, and social self
- self expectations
What is reinforcement extinction?
Certain behaviours become common or are avoided, depending on weatherthey are approved and reinforced or are discouraged and punished
What is inhibition?
An individual learns to refrain from certain behaviours, even when tempted to engage in them
What is substitution?
An individual replaces one behaviour with another, which provided the same personal gratification
What is imitation?
An individual acquires skills or behaviours by observing and then imitating other group members
What is Identification?
An individual internalizes the beliefs, behaviours? And values of the role models into a personal, unique expression of self
What are some identity stressors?
Puberty
Menopause
Retirement
Decreasing physical abilities
What are the body image stressors?
Appearance change
Structure change
What are the types of role performance stressors?
Role conflict-when Simone assumes two or more roles
Role ambiguity- unclear role expectations
Role strain- feeling unsuited for a new role
Role overload- having more roles and responsibilities within one role
What is isotonic exercise & examples
Muscle contraction and changes in muscle length
Ex- walking, swimming, Dance, jogging
What is isometric exercise
Tightening a muscle and holding it for a number of seconds
What is resistive isometric exercise?
Contraction of muscle while pushing against a stationary object
