Term 1 Flashcards
What is wellbeing?
It is described in a holistic manner, meaning a general overall state of happiness. Also, the satisfaction one has when needs are met.
What does SPEECS stand for?
Social
Physical
Emotional
Economic
Cultural
Spiritual
Why are there different understandings of wellbeing?
Shaped by opinions of those around you, education, SES, personal experiences, cultural background and environment.
What is a need?
Necessities of life, which are required for survival, physical and mental health.
What is a want?
Something we desire and through which makes our life more pleasurable but is not necessary for existence.
What does SHESEAS stand for?
Safety and security
Health
Education
Sense of identity
Employment
Adequate
Standard of living
What are the five main categories of Maslows hierarchy?
Physiological, safety, belonging, esteem and self-actualisation.
What are goals?
Objectives an individual aims for in life.
What are resources? What are the two types of resources?
Things that people use to achieve goals. Resources can be split into human and non-human resources.
List examples of human resources
Motivation, knowledge, energy, determination, creativity, confidence, critical thinking.
List examples of non-human resources
Technology, transport, TAFE, water, food, clothing.
Define interchangeability of resources
The exchange of resources for goods and services.
What are values?
Consistent beliefs that lay foundation the foundation for what we feel we need to do and how we should behave in certain situations.
How are personal values developed?
Developed in early stages of life through family, friends and grandparents.
Other values evolve with experience and can change over time e.g. independence.
What is availability?
Refers to the opportunity for families and individuals to obtain and use support networks.
What is accessibility?
Refers to the opportunity for individuals and families to reach support networks.
What does GAS CD stand for?
Gender
Age
SES
Culture
Disability
What are the two types of support?
Informal and formal
What is formal support? Examples?
Government, private agencies and community organisations set up to assist people.
E.g. Childcare, employment agencies, school, PCYC, beyond blue, headspace.
What is informal support? Examples?
Services generally by family, friends, neighbour’s, co-workers etc. They are not organised by formal systems but still provide assistance.
E.g. Giving a family member a ride to the doctors, looking after the neighbour’s kids.
Define personal management skills.
Individuals ability to excercise control over attitudes, behaviors and motivation.
E.g. problem-solving, communication, decision-making, planning and organisation.
What strategies are effective for planning and organisation?
Communication, neat and organised, setting priorities, reduce information, use organisational tools and being innovative, resourceful and creative.
