Unit 4 Flashcards
Identify the difference between expected and unexpected life events
Expected life events are planned for, and the person often makes an informed choice, for example, marriage, starting school or getting a job. Unexpected life events are unplanned and often unpredictable, for example a sudden death in the family or redundancy
The birth of a sibling is an expected life event-what are the positive and negative effects of this?
Positive: Responsibility of helping look after someone, someone to bond with and to support you, someone to play and socialise with.
Negative: Feelings of jealousy and neglect as attention may be on sibling, feeling left out and isolated. May have to share resources and toys.
What are the benefits of exercise?
Maintain a healthy weight
Less likely to suffer from obesity related illness e.g. heart disease and strokes
Meet people with common interests through activities such as team sports
Positive self-image
Motivated and promotion of brain cell development
How does a healthy diet benefit your PIES development?
P- maintain a healthy weight, less likely to be at risk of obesity related illness, improved sleep patterns
I- healthier immune system so less likely to miss work or school due to illness. Feel motivated to learn new skills.
E- living a healthy lifestyle promotes a positive self-image and feelings of confidence
S- feel more confident to meet new people and socialise, eating a healthy diet through organisations such as weight watchers encourages group based activities and support
What is the difference between formal and informal support?
Formal support is provided by a qualified professional, for example a nurse or carer. Informal support is help provided by someone unqualified, such as a family member.
List the different life stages
Infancy (0-2) Early childhood (3-8) Adolescence (9-18) Early Adulthood (19-45) Middle Adulthood (46-65) Later Adulthood (65+)
What are the possible long term effects of drinking alcohol?
Poor concentration Erratic sleep patterns Weight gain Mental health issues Liver damage/disease Effects on self-esteem
State two lifestyle choices people make that can lead to ill health
Smoking Alcohol Drugs Eating a poor diet Lack of exercise
How is someone’s social class defined?
Income Occupation Area they live in Qualifications Educational attainment
Describe the difference between primary and secondary socialisation
Primary socialisation is the initial period of learning the ways of society, usually learned from the family within the home.
Secondary socialisation is the later period of learning the ways of society, usually learned from friends, teachers and work mates.
What is the difference between mortality and morbidity?
Morbidity refers to illness rates and mortality refers to death rates.
Define social class
A group of people who are similar in terms of their wealth and income and are likely to have occupations that are similar.
Define ethnicity
A way of classifying people according to their social and cultural heritage and identification.
What is the difference between relative and absolute poverty?
Absolute poverty-a degree of want below the absolute minimum need. People in absolute poverty are likely to be unemployed and homeless.
Relative poverty-A degree of want, relative to other people. It is impossible for someone in relative poverty to engage in activities of normal living, for example going out for a meal or taking part in sporting activities that cost money.
Define gender
The social and cultural expectations associated with men and women in society
Explain how your gender can contribute to your health
Your gender can make you more prone to certain illnesses, for example, the most common illness amongst women is breast cancer, and the most common amongst men is heart disease and prostate cancer.
Explain how your gender can contribute to your health
Your gender can make you more prone to certain illnesses, for example, the most common illness amongst women is breast cancer, and the most common amongst men is heart disease and prostate cancer.
Women are likely to experience pregnancy, and in less economically developed countries this can carry a lot of risks.
Non-white groups have a lower life expectancy-how could this be explained?
Some ethnic patterns of morbidity can exist, for example sickle cell anaemia,
Non-white groups have a lower life expectancy-how could this be explained?
Some ethnic patterns of morbidity can exist, for example sickle cell anaemia.
Some ethnic groups have particular diets that can be hifh in fat and sugar, leading to obesity related illnesses.
Explain how to provide a ‘person centred approach’
Strategies tailored to their need • Respect them for their gender and age • Provide them with choice • promote ideas of empowerment • promote independence • Do not stereotype or label • See the service user as an individual • Care practitioners need to be self-aware and conscious of how they perceive the people they work with. • Respecting the identity and needs of others • Not to marginalise • To be fully aware of culture and ethnic background • Based on trust • Promote and support service user’s rights • Safety and security protected • Dignity respected • Empowerment • Individuals with rights and choices appropriate to their age and needs • Deserving of respect, regardless of their personal or social characteristics
List four care values
Anti-discriminatory practice Respect Dignity Person Centred Care Confidentiality
When are care relationships empowering?
When the service user’s choice is promoted
Encouraging independence
The service user is involved in their care and has a choice
Trust between service user and carer
