Normalcy

Question 1

The promotion of normalcy is

Answer 1

Action directed towards human functioning and development within social groups in accord with human potential, known human limitations, and desire to be normal

Question 2

What is normalcy

Answer 2

Is essentially human and that which is in accord wkth genetics and constitutional characteristics and talents of individuals

Question 3

Self concept

Answer 3

1. Identity
2. Body image
3. Roles
4. Self esteem

Question 4

Sexuality

Answer 4

1. Vital element to wholeness felt as humans
2. Gender identity
3. Gender orientation
4. Feelings of attraction
5. Ways of experience and express intimacy

Question 5

Spirituality

Answer 5

1. Pertains to individual’s relationship with non material life force of higher power
2. May be expressed through religion, faith, beliefs, practices

Question 6

Coping

Answer 6

1. Cognitive and behavioural effort to manage internal/external demands
2. Dealing with change successfully/unsuccessfully

Question 7

Identity:

Answer 7

Perspective of uniqueness
Stressors:
Decline in mental/physical/sensory abilities
Unrealistic ideal self
Inability to achieve goals
Relationship concerns

Question 8

Body image

Answer 8

How person perceives body, not always consistent with actual appearance
Stressors:
Change in appearance
Loss of body parts
Disfigurement
Loss of bodily functions

Question 9

Role performance

Answer 9

How individual fulfills expected duties of particular role
Stressors:
Role strain
Role conflict
Role ambiguity
Role overload

Question 10

Self esteem

Answer 10

Person’s judgement of their own worth
Stressors :
Severe stressors
Illness
Unemployment
Disability

Question 11

Components of sexuality

Answer 11

1. Sexual self concept
2. Body image
3. Gender identity
4. Gender role behaviour
5. Freedoms and responsibilities

Question 12

Stress is

Answer 12

Condition which person experiences changes in normal balanced state

Question 13

Stressor is

Answer 13

Any event or stimulus that causes individual to experience biological or psychological reaction to it

Question 14

Stress factors

Answer 14

1. Situational
2. Maturational
3. Sociocultural (social determinants of health)

Question 15

Physiological indicators of stress

Answer 15

Anxiety
Anger
Fear
Depression

Question 16

Coping mechanisms

Answer 16

Adaptive: helps deal effectively with stress
Maladaptive: can result in unnecessary distress for person/others associated with stressful event

Question 17

Problem focused coping

Answer 17

Improve situation by actions
Ex get help, find solution, get info

Question 18

Emotion focused coping

Answer 18

Thoughts and actions that relieve emotional distress
Ex talking, writing, journaling, mind meditation

Question 19

Short vs long term coping

Answer 19

Short: done right away to relieve stress (ex alcohol/smoking)
Long: constructive/realistic (ex studying from beginning of semester)

Question 20

Self esteem assessment

Answer 20

1. Self negative verbalization
2. Expression of shame or guilt
3. Evaluates self as unable to deal with events
4. Rationalizes away or rejects positive feedback
5. Unable to set goals
6. Lack problem solving ability
7. Avoid eye contact
8. Poor posture
9. Poor hygiene
10. Apologies frequently