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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the potential and expressed capacity for physical, mental, and social activity during the phases of human life | human behaviour |
| is any bio-psycho-social (external or internal) experiences that one views as demanding, challenging, and threatening | stress |
| is any condition, event, or agent that increases the activity of the Sympathetic NS | crisis |
| he identified the physiological aspects of stress, which he labeled GENERAL ADAPTATION SYNDROME | hans selye |
| Three stages of reaction to Stress (ARE) | stage 1 (alarm) stage 2 (resistance) stage 3 (exhaustion) |
| ist is the stage where activation of the SNS (or the Fight-or-Flight Response) | stage 1 |
| Is an imbalance of the internal equilibrium that results from a stressor or threat to the patient | crisis |
| Hormone readjustment Decrease in size and activity of the adrenal cortex | stage 2 |
| • Loss of ability to stop stress • Exaggerated defense-oriented behavior • Disorganized thinking and personality | stage 3 |
| A patient sees a rope on the floor and believes it is a snake. | illusion |
| A client hears voices talking to them even though no one is around. | hallucination |
| A patient firmly believes that the government is spying on them despite lack of evidence. | delusion |
| A client mistakes the sound of the wind for someone calling their name. | illusion |
| A patient reports seeing insects crawling on their skin, but none are present. | hallucination |
| A client believes they have special powers and can control the weather. | delusion |
| types of crisis | maturational situational |
| 5 phases of crisis | precrisis impact crisis resolution postcrisis |
| A student feels increasing stress due to upcoming exams but is still able to attend classes and talk to friends, although feeling anxious and overwhelmed. What phase of crisis is this? | precrisis |
| After receiving news of a family member’s sudden death, a person becomes confused, panicky, unable to think clearly, and cannot perform daily activities for the next two days. | impact |
| A client denies that they lost their job and blames their supervisor, showing disorganized behavior that interferes with daily functioning. | crisis |
| A woman accepts that her relationship has ended and starts trying different ways to cope, though she feels anxious and occasionally depressed | resolution |
| Months after a traumatic event, a person develops healthier coping skills and returns to work with improved self-esteem and social functioning. | postcrisis |
| A patient experiences helplessness, anxiety, confusion, and chaos immediately after a natural disaster. | impact |
| A client projects their feelings of inadequacy onto others and avoids facing the real problem. | crisis |
| A person resumes their social roles, anxiety decreases, and they feel more confident after successfully solving the problem. | resolution |
| Following a crisis, an individual begins abusing alcohol and shows signs of depression and hostility. | postcrisis |
| A woman notices increasing tension at work but still functions normally and has not yet lost problem-solving abilities. | precrisis |
| refers to aggregate of the physical and mental qualities of the individual as these interact in characteristic fashion with his environment | personality |
| Characteristics of personality | a. Distinctiveness b. Stability and Consistency |
| determinants of personality | a. psychological b. cultural c. biological d. familial |
| a theory that focuses on intrapsychic processes and psychosexual development. | Freudian (Psychoanalytic) Theory |
| personality structure | ID EGO SUPER EGO |
| • most primitive component and is responsible for instincts and impulses, operating by the pleasure principle and primary process-thought | ID |
| • is the reality based “I” component and validates and tests reality | EGO |
| human conscience that directs and controls thoughts and feelings; | SUPER EGO |
| 3 Levels of Awareness | Conscious Preconscious / Subconscious Unconscious |
| • Experiences within an individual’s awareness • Past experiences are recalled without effort • Corresponds to the ego or self | Conscious Level |
| • Experiences that can be recalled to conscious awareness • Ideas and reactions are stored and partially forgotten • Example: tip-of-the-tongue experience | Preconscious / Subconscious |
| • Experiences not available to conscious awareness • Largest part of the mind • Storehouse of memories, feelings, and responses from an individual’s entire life | Unconscious Level |
| • Proposed by Sigmund Freud • Human behavior and emotional problems result from unconscious conflicts and basic instincts | Psychodynamics |
| • Learns to deal with anxiety through oral gratification • Area: Mouth • Activities: sucking, biting, swallowing | Oral Stage |
| • Learns muscle control and social control • Area: Bowels | Anal Stage |
| Toilet Training Milestones : how many months in Bowel control | 18 months |
| Toilet Training Milestones : how many months in Daytime bladder control | 30 months |
| Toilet Training Milestones : how many months in Nighttime bladder control | 36 months |
| Clues for Toilet Training (CAN) | • Stand alone • Walk steadily • Stay dry for at least 2 hours • Aware of voiding/defecating • Uses words/gestures • Wants to please primary caregiver |
| • Establishes sexual identity • Area: genital region | Phallic stage |
| is organ of interest for both sexes in phallic stage | penis |
| • Establishes same-sex relationships • Sexual energy is dormant | Latency Stage |
| • Libido channeled to school, play, hobbies • Resolution of Oedipal conflict • Very modest; avoids showing body during exams | Latency Stage |
| • Establishes intimate relationships • Area: secondary sex characteristics | Genital Stage |
| • Sexual maturity • Peer group becomes significant • Develops ability to love and work | Genital Stage |
| Phallic Stage Conflicts (boys → mother) (girls → father) | • Oedipus complex (boys → mother) • Elektra complex (girls → father) |