Quiz 1 Flashcards
Akathisia
A sustained pattern of fidgety movements, such as swinging of legs, rocking, tapping the feet or hands, pacing, and being unable to remain in a position for long.
Interjection
A mental mechanism in which the individual derives feelings from another person or object and directs them internally to an imagined form of the object or person
Crisis
An internal experience of emotional change and distress; precipitated by a perceived life problem resulting in internal discord because the individuals typical coping strategies are inadequate.
Secondary Gain
The advantages or benefits one derived from a physical or mental illness, such as attention, freedoms from responsibility, and disability benefits
Differential Diagnosis
The process of distinguishing between similar mental disorders or social problems on the basis of the compared and unique characteristics.
Resistance
Conscious or unconscious avoidance behavior used by the client to protect oneself from the influence of the social worker.
Defense Mechanism
A mental process that protects an individual from anxiety, feelings of guilt( or unacceptable thoughts.
Flat Affect
The appearance of apathy in mood, sometimes seen as a symptom of schizophrenia or depression.
Partialization
The social work process of temporarily considering a client’s interconnected problems as separate entities so that work toward their solution can be more manageable.
Developmental Stages
The progression of physical and mental changes occurring over time that result in clusters of identifiable and predictable characteristics tending to occur during specific periods
Bereavement
The emotional and physical reaction to loss of a loved one
Enabler
Often indicates the actions of one who facilitated the dysfunctional behavior of another.
Reaction Formation
A defense mechanism in which the person behaves or thinks in ways or assumes values that are the opposite of the original unconscious trait.
Role are-equalization
The process that takes place between two or more people to end conflict; this is usually achieved by clarifying mutual expectations.
Akinesia
Reduced or minimal motor movement
Dystonia
A sustained abnormal postures or muscle spasms, symptomatic of mental disorders.
Eco map
A diagram of family relationships used to depict a variety of reciprocal influences between the client and those people related to the client, relevant social institutions, and environmental influences.
Genogram
A diagram often used in family therapy to depict family relationships extended over at least three generations.
Boundary
A central concept in family systems theories pertaining to the implicit rules that determine how the family members or subsystems are expected to relate to one another and to nonfamily members.
Intervention
The treatment process and other activity to sold or prevent problems or achieve goals
Values
The customs, beliefs, standards of conduct, and principles considered desirable by a culture, a group of people, or an individual.
Manipulative Behaviors
Actions intended to control and often exploit the thoughts, feelings, or responses of others; may be intentional or unconscious.
Referral
The social work process of directing a client to an agency, resources, or a professional known to be able to provide needed services.
Consultation
An interpersonal relationship between an individual or organization possessing special expertise and someone who needs that expertise to solve a specific problem.
Assessment
The process of determining the nature, cause, progression, and prognosis of a problem.
Rapport
In the social work interview, the state of harmony, compatibility, and empathy that permits mutual understanding and working relationship between the client and the social worker.
