Normalcy Flashcards

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The promotion of normalcy is

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Action directed towards human functioning and development within social groups in accord with human potential, known human limitations, and desire to be normal

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What is normalcy

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Is essentially human and that which is in accord wkth genetics and constitutional characteristics and talents of individuals

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Self concept

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  1. Identity
  2. Body image
  3. Roles
  4. Self esteem
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Sexuality

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  1. Vital element to wholeness felt as humans
  2. Gender identity
  3. Gender orientation
  4. Feelings of attraction
  5. Ways of experience and express intimacy
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Spirituality

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  1. Pertains to individual’s relationship with non material life force of higher power
  2. May be expressed through religion, faith, beliefs, practices
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Coping

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  1. Cognitive and behavioural effort to manage internal/external demands
  2. Dealing with change successfully/unsuccessfully
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Identity:

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Perspective of uniqueness
Stressors:
Decline in mental/physical/sensory abilities
Unrealistic ideal self
Inability to achieve goals
Relationship concerns

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Body image

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How person perceives body, not always consistent with actual appearance
Stressors:
Change in appearance
Loss of body parts
Disfigurement
Loss of bodily functions

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Role performance

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How individual fulfills expected duties of particular role
Stressors:
Role strain
Role conflict
Role ambiguity
Role overload

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Self esteem

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Person’s judgement of their own worth
Stressors :
Severe stressors
Illness
Unemployment
Disability

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Components of sexuality

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  1. Sexual self concept
  2. Body image
  3. Gender identity
  4. Gender role behaviour
  5. Freedoms and responsibilities
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Stress is

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Condition which person experiences changes in normal balanced state

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Stressor is

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Any event or stimulus that causes individual to experience biological or psychological reaction to it

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Stress factors

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  1. Situational
  2. Maturational
  3. Sociocultural (social determinants of health)
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Physiological indicators of stress

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Anxiety
Anger
Fear
Depression

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Coping mechanisms

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Adaptive: helps deal effectively with stress
Maladaptive: can result in unnecessary distress for person/others associated with stressful event

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Problem focused coping

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Improve situation by actions
Ex get help, find solution, get info

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Emotion focused coping

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Thoughts and actions that relieve emotional distress
Ex talking, writing, journaling, mind meditation

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Short vs long term coping

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Short: done right away to relieve stress (ex alcohol/smoking)
Long: constructive/realistic (ex studying from beginning of semester)

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Self esteem assessment

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  1. Self negative verbalization
  2. Expression of shame or guilt
  3. Evaluates self as unable to deal with events
  4. Rationalizes away or rejects positive feedback
  5. Unable to set goals
  6. Lack problem solving ability
  7. Avoid eye contact
  8. Poor posture
  9. Poor hygiene
  10. Apologies frequently