Unit 5 Part 1

Question 1

What are common types of communication deficits?

Answer 1

Hearing loss, vision loss, speech and language deficits, serious mental illness, environmental deprivation

Question 2

How does hearing loss affect communication?

Answer 2

It can lead to misunderstandings, difficulty following conversations, and social withdrawal

Question 3

How does vision loss impact communication?

Answer 3

It can hinder non-verbal cues and body language interpretation, leading to communication challenges

Question 4

What are the effects of speech and language deficits on communication?

Answer 4

They can result in difficulty expressing thoughts, understanding language, and following conversations

Question 5

Define Aphasia

Answer 5

A language disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate

Question 6

What are the effects of serious mental illness on communication?

Answer 6

It can cause disorganized thinking, difficulty expressing emotions, and challenges in social interactions

Question 7

How does environmental deprivation affect communication?

Answer 7

It can limit exposure to language and social interactions, hindering communication skills

Question 8

What strategies can be utilized with clients who have communication deficits?

Answer 8

Use clear speech, visual aids, simplify language, and provide ample time for responses

Question 9

What are the differences in communication between children and adults?

Answer 9

Children may rely more on non-verbal cues, have limited vocabulary, and require more context

Question 10

Explain Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development

Answer 10

They outline how children’s thinking evolves through specific stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational

Question 11

What behaviors might children exhibit in response to illness?

Answer 11

Regression, anxiety, anger, withdrawal, and changes in eating or sleeping patterns

Question 12

How do parents of ill children typically react?

Answer 12

They may experience stress, anxiety, guilt, and changes in family dynamics

Question 13

What communication strategies can be used with children of different age groups?

Answer 13

Use age-appropriate language, engage in play, provide reassurance, and involve parents

Question 14

What are physical changes related to normal aging?

Answer 14

Decreased strength, reduced mobility, sensory deficits, and changes in skin elasticity

Question 15

Identify age-related cognitive changes in older adults

Answer 15

Slower processing speed, memory decline, and difficulty with multitasking

Question 16

What psychosocial and environmental changes occur in aging?

Answer 16

Social isolation, loss of loved ones, changes in living situations, and adapting to retirement

Question 17

How do age-related changes impact communication?

Answer 17

They can lead to misunderstandings, reduced ability to process information, and changes in social interactions

Question 18

Discuss theories on aging

Answer 18

Disengagement theory, activity theory, continuity theory, and socioemotional selectivity theory

Question 19

What is your own attitude toward aging and older adults?

Answer 19

Personal reflection on beliefs and feelings regarding aging and older adults

Question 20

How do you assess sensory deficits and individual functional ability?

Answer 20

Through observational assessments, questionnaires, and functional tests

Question 21

What are potential blocks to communication in aging?

Answer 21

Hearing impairment, cognitive decline, physical limitations, and emotional barriers

Question 22

What strategies can overcome communication barriers in aging?

Answer 22

Use clear speech, maintain eye contact, minimize distractions, and be patient

Question 23

What is Erickson’s developmental task for the older adult?

Answer 23

Ego integrity vs. despair

Question 24

Differentiate communication strategies with older adults who are cognitively impaired from those who are not

Answer 24

Use simpler language and more repetition for cognitively impaired; engage in more complex discussions with those who are not

Question 25

What strategies can be utilized during communication with older adults?

Answer 25

Speak clearly, listen actively, adapt to their needs, and show respect