P.E.T Dimensions
Define and give an example of PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
the natural and human-built material aspects of the environment
Buildings, gardens, hotels, rivers, parks, etc
Define and give an example of DENIAL
Negating an important aspect of reality that one may actually perceive
An individual with an eating disorder identifies their behaviors but believes they are appropriate because they are losing weight
Define CRISIS
Major upset in psychological equilibrium due to some harm, threat or challenge with which we cannot cope
Define PRIVILEGE
An unearned advantage enjoyed by members of social categories
Fight
Flight
Freeze
Fawn
Define/give an example of LINEAR TIME
Time in terms of a straight line
Past, present, future
Define/give an example of REPRESSION
Keeping unwanted thoughts or feelings entirely out of awareness
A trauma victim may bury the event deep in their awareness and not show any outward signs of its effect
Define DIVERSITY
Patterns of group differences
Define QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
Objective; use of concrete data
Explain the ACE study and how it relates to human behavior
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can affect an individual’s physical and emotional health throughout the life span.
Trauma/traumatic experiences are far more
Define/give example of FORMAL ORGANIZATIONS
collectivities of people, with high degree of formality of structure working together to meet a goal or goals
Social services agencies (Red Cross, Department of Human Services), professional organizations (NASW), business organizations (Better Business Bureau)
Define/give example of SUBLIMATION
Converting a socially unacceptable impulse into a socially acceptable one
A student with angry outburst becomes a star wrestler for his school
Define HETEROGENEITY
Individual-level variations; difference among individuals
Define ACCOMMODATION
The process of changing a schema when a new situation can not be incorporated into an existing one
Identify two ways TRAUMA can impact the biological person
Examples: When a child grows up afraid or under constant or extreme stress, the immune system and body’s stress response systems may not develop normally.
They may be hypersensitive to sounds, smells, touch or light, or they may suffer from anesthesia and analgesia, in which they are unaware of pain, touch, or internal physical sensations
Define/give example of SPIRITUAL PERSON
The aspect of the person that searches for meaning and purpose in life
How church plays a role, what are their belief systems, do they participate in organized religion
Define/give example of REACTION FORMATION
Replacing and unwanted unconscious impulse with its opposite concious behavior
A person can not bear to be angry with their boss, so after a conflict he convinces himself that his boss is worthy of loyalty and demonstrates this by volunteering to work overtime
Define QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Subjective data; accounts for social influences on data
Define GLOBALIZATION
The process in which the world’s people are becoming increasingly interconnected economically, politically and environmentally
What are the three phases of treating trauma?
Safety and stabilization
Processing of traumatic material
Reconnecting and reintegration
Define/give example of DYADS
A relationship between two people
mother/son, boyfriend/girlfriend, pastor/congregant, doctor/patient
Name 7 of the 15 Common Defense Mechanisms
Acting out
Denial
Projection
Regression
Splitting
Displacement
Intellectualization
Isolation of Affect
Rationalization
Reaction Formation
Repression
Somatization
Undoing
Sublimation
Humor
What is the difference between EQUITY and EQUALITY?
Equality = everyone receives equal treatment/resources/opportunities/etc
Equity = recognizes that each person has different circumstances and allocate the exact resources and opportunities to reach and equal outcome
What is the difference between spirituality and religion?
Spirituality: a process of human life and development that is searching for connectedness and meaning
Religion: An institutionalized (i.e. systematic and organized) pattern of values, beliefs, symbols, behaviors, and experiences
Define TRAUMA
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. Longer term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships, and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea. While these feelings are normal, some people have difficulty moving on with their lives