Chapter 7
what does the term comorbid mean
comorbid(or co-occurring) is a term used to identify disorders that exist along with another disorder
What is abnormal behavior
any behavior that deviates significantly from the perceived norm
What 3 groups of people as mentioned in the book bear the brunt of non-fatal physical, sexual and psychological abuse
women, elderly and children
What are some proven TR interventions to be used with offenders or those at risk of offending
Animal assisted therapy
Physical activity
adventure/challenge programs
self-determination programs
Adaptive Functioning domains describe daily living skills in what 3 areas?
1. Conceptual Skills - money, time, numbers
2. Social Skills - self esteem, interpersonal skills, following rules etc
3. practical skills - personal care, travel, safety and occupational skills
What was Sigmund Freud's assumption about behavior
all behavior is the result of unconscious motives (id, ego, superego)
What age grouping of children have the highest rate of maltreatment
infants from birth to one year
What are some examples of culturally safe practices and TRS can use when working with individuals that have experienced trauma ins the social environment
use of translators
utilizing multilingual participants
learning as much culturally relevant information during the assessment process
Name 3 types of Functional skills essential an independent life
personal care
walking
recognition of survival words
ability to use gestural communication
what behavioral theory believes the following :
unconventional thoughts or irrational beliefs and external stimuli move the individual toward abnormal behavior..... each individual must take full responsibility for how they respond to each event of situation
cognitive behavioral theories
The book mentions 5 types of adult maltreatment.. what are they
1./2. spouse or partner violence -physical and sexual
3. spouse or partner neglect
4. spouse or partner abuse - psychological
5. adult abuse from a non spouse or partner
5.
What are some facilitated interventions commonly used when working in behavioral health
life skills training, weight management, safety planning, health promotion, cooperation based activities, mindfulness and immediate reinforcement
What are some examples of the restrictive/repetitive behaviors that define ASD
Fixation on objects, continuous hand clapping, excessive smelling or touching, lack of eye contact, prolonged staring at lights or running water
What behavioral theory is commonly used to treat those with ASD?
Learning and behavioral theories (used on modeling, contingency management and systematic desensitization)
What is the most extreme manifestation of poverty
homelessness
What are some interventions that a TRS may used when working with those with neurodevelopmental disorders
behavioral interventions - cues, prompts, task analysis etc.
relaxation and sensory stimulating activities
leisure education
kinesthetics - limb manipulation to promote sensations
What is the DSM-5
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
A subjective state of fear and apprehension that stimulates changes in the phycological and cognitive functioning is commonly known as what type of disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Name examples of trauma in the social environment
Terrorism, natural disasters, refugee/migrant, war,
what type of equipment considerations will a TRS make when choosing what to use when working with the neurodevelopmental population? what should be considered when picking equipment
contrasting colors, brightly marked boundaries, tactile variance to distinguish foreground objects from background surfaces