Psychosocial Concepts Flashcards
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Cultural Sensitivity
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- The ability to be respectful and understanding of different cultures
- Recognizing that American culture is very individualistic while many other cultures are collectivist
- Recognizing and dispelling ethnocentrism
2
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Stages of Grief
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- Denial
- Guilt
- Depression
- Anger
- Acceptance
3
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Denial
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- Refusing to acknowledge or accept what is happening
- “There is nothing wrong.”
- “Are you sure the lab results are accurate?”
4
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Guilt
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- Feelings of self-blame for what is happening
- “Why me?”
- “What have I done?”
- “This is my fault.”
5
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Depression
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- Feelings of hopelessness or despaire
- Most recognizable stage of grief/mourning
6
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Anger
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- Transferrence of anger is very common
- “You don’t know what you’re talking about!”
7
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Acceptance
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- No two individuals will cope at the same speed
- May take weeks, months, or years
8
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Defense mechanisms
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- Denial
- Intellectualization
- Regression
- Repression
- Sublimation
- Reaction formation
9
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Denial (coping strategy)
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- Ignoring a matter
- Pretending it’s not happening
10
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Intellectualization
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- Using reason to avoid an emotional response
11
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Regression
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- Reverting back to behaviors that have been outgrown
12
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Repression
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- Pushing away painful thoughts
- Not addressing emotions
13
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Sublimation
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- Allowing emotions to enter into every day life
- Ex. Football players being agressive off of the field
14
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Reaction Formation
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- Behaving the opposite of how you feel
- Ex. Laughing instead of crying
15
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ABCs of psychosocial assessment
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- Appearance/Affect
- Behavior
- Cognition/Coping
