Week 3

Question 1

what is diversity competency?

Answer 1

the ability for individuals and systems to respond respectfully and effectively to individuals, families and communities f rom all diverse backgrounds in a manner that protects and preserve their dignity and recognises, affirms and values their differences, similarities and worth

Question 2

what is stereotyping

Answer 2

abbreviated or simplified perceptions of people tht are often misleading or inaccurate - especially when aligned with grips of people

Question 3

what is inclusive language?

Answer 3

language that does not demean, insult, exclude, stereotype or trivialise people on the basis of their ‘difference’

Question 4

what is dementia

Answer 4

several diseases characterised by a decline in mental ability, memory, thinking, problem-solving, concentration and perception

Question 5

what are the three barriers to effective communication?

Answer 5

patient - sensitivity
institutional - staff, policies
environmental - unfamiliar environment are challenging

Question 6

what are the main reported reactions to people experiencing depression?

Answer 6

disregard - difficulty understanding the person’s experience
inadequacy - professionals can feel inadequate if strategies are not helpful in making a quick impact on the depression
frustration - can develop when suggested strategies are unsuccessful and the person continues to feel hopeless and helpless
hopelessness - when person unable to help the other and they become convinced that nothing can be done to help them

Question 7

what is the main cause of negative reactions to people with depression?

Answer 7

lack of knowledge about depression of if they unrealistically high exceptions of their capacity to help

Question 8

what is a difficult conversation?

Answer 8

when someone is ambivalent about a conversation it can be becausr there is no easy answer to the conversation, no pathway you want to walk down