Unit 2: Lists Flashcards

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Developmental Asset

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Building blocks of development that help young people grow up as healthy, caring, and responsible individuals

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Developmental Asset #1: (S)

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Support:
Family / Family Communication
Adult Support
Caring Neighbors
Parent involvement in school
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Developmental Asset #2: (E)

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Empowerment:
Valued in community
Community Service
Safety at home, school, + neighborhood

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Developmental Asset #3: (B)

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Boundaries (+ Expectations):
Clear rules/consequences at home and school
Positive peer influence
High expectations from elders

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Developmental Asset #4: (C, T)

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Constructive Use of Time:
Creative Activities
Youth Programs
Religious Activity
Hang out with friends WITH a purpose
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Developmental Asset #5: (C, L)

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Commitment to Learning:
Motivated to do well in school
Spend 1+ hour on homework every day
Care about reading

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Developmental Asset #6: (P, V)

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Positive Values:
Values helping others
Believes in equality + social justice
Stand up for one's own beliefs
Honest and responsible
Ability to restrain
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Developmental Asset #7: (S, C)

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Social Competencies:
Planning / Decision Making
Empathy, sensitivity, friendship skills
Cultural Competence
Conflict Resolution Skills
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Developmental Asset #8: (P, I)

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Positive Identity:
Personal power
In control of life
High self esteem
Purpose in life
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Defense Mechanism

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Mental processes that protect individuals from strong or stressful emotions and situations

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Defense Mechanism #1: (S)

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Suppression:

Conscious, intentional pushing of unpleasantness from one’s mind

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Defense Mechanism #2: (Rep)

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Repression:

Involuntary pushing of unpleasant feelings out of the conscious thought

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Defense Mechanism #3: (Rat)

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Rationalization:

Making excuses to explain a situation to one’s own personal benefit

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Defense Mechanism #4: (Reg)

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Regression:
Reverting to behaviors more characteristic of an earlier stage of development rather than dealing with the conflict in a mature manner

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Defense Mechanism #5: (De)

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Denial:

Unconscious lack of acknowledgement of something that is obvious to others

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Defense Mechanism #6: (C)

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Compensation:

Making up for weaknesses + mistakes through gift-giving, hard work, or extreme efforts

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Defense Mechanism #7: (P)

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Projection:

Attributing your own feelings/thoughts to another person/group

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Defense Mechanism #8: (I)

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Idealization:

Seeing someone else as perfect, ideal, or more worthy than everyone else, particularly yourself

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Defense Mechanism #9: (Di)

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Displacement:

Taking out one’s frustrations, feelings and impulses out on somebody/something else

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Factors to Mental Health Problems

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  1. Biological Factors
  2. Life experiences
  3. Family Beliefs / Family Behavior
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Mental Health Indicators

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  1. Emotional Well Being
    (Satisfaction, happiness)
  2. Psychological Well Being
    (Self-acceptance, personal growth, purpose of life)
  3. Social Well-Being
    (Beliefs)
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Types of Warning Signs: Stress

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  1. Behavior
  2. Cognitive
  3. Physical
  4. Emotional
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Stress Warning Signs: Behavioral

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Eating more / less
Isolation from others
Sleeping too much / too little

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Stress Warning Signs: Cognitive

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Memory Problems
Inability to Concentrate
Seeing only the Negative

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Stress Warning Signs: Physical

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Aches + Pains
Constipation
Dizziness + Nausea

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Stress Warning Signs: Emotional

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Moodiness
Short Tempter
Agitation

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Stress Management (6 Items)

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  1. Learn to recognize stressor / stress
  2. Get enough sleep
  3. Exercise
  4. Vent
  5. Personal Time
  6. Positive Thinking
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Depression Management (5 Items + 1 Fact)

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  1. Talk to someone
  2. Be around positive people
  3. Stay involved in activities that bring joy
  4. Exercise
  5. Sleep Habits

Fact: Untreated depression is the leading cause of suicide

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Main Causes of Stress

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  1. Personal Time
  2. School
  3. Family Life
  4. Social Relationships
  5. Sports/Clubs
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Symptoms of Anxiety

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Rapid Heart Rate
Muscle Tension
Feelings of dread, fear, panic

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Anxiety Disorders

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Phobia
OCD
PTSD
Panic Disorder

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Causes of Depression (5 Items)

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Biological Chemistry
Hormones
Inherited Traits
Inherited Child Trauma
Learned patterns of negative thinking
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Signs of Depression

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Social Isolation
Being Bored
Fear of Death

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Risk Factors: Suicide

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Mental Illness
Substance Abuse
Previous Suicide Attempts
Stressful Life Issues
Depression
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Dealing With: Suicide

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Take it seriously
Remember: It’s a cry for help
No secrets
Get help sooner than later

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Stages of Grief

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  1. Denial / Numbness
  2. Emotional Release
  3. Anger
  4. Bargaining
  5. Depression
  6. Remorse
  7. Acceptance
  8. Hope
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Developmental Assets: List all

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  1. Support
  2. Empowerment
  3. Expectations and Boundaries
  4. Constructive Use of Time
  5. Commitment to Learning
  6. Positive Values
  7. Positive Identity
  8. Social Competence
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Defense Mechanisms: List all

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  1. Suppression
  2. Repression
  3. Rationalization
  4. Regression
  5. Denial
  6. Compensation
  7. Projection
  8. Idealization
  9. Displacement