HSC 300 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
social support - Answers :are behaviors that, whether directly or indirectly, communicate
to an individual that she or he is values, and cared for by others
coping - Answers :is the process of managing stressful situations, and involves two
efforts :
- problem solving
- emotional adjustment
health self efficacy - Answers :the belief that one can manage their health successfully
external locus of control - Answers :events are controlled mostly by outside forces
internal locus of control - Answers :the belief that u control ur own destiny
dialectics - Answers :the ongoing tension between coexisting by contradictory
constructs
crisis - Answers :is an occurence that exceeds a persons normal coping ability
normalcy - Answers :the sense that things are comfortable, predictable and familiar
oversupport - Answers :is excessive and unnecessary help
- can be broken down into three categories
- over-helping
- over-informing
- overemphasizing
palliative care - Answers :is specialized medical care for people with serious, terminal
illnesses provided for the purpose of relieving symptoms, pain and stress
advanced care directives - Answers :describe the type of care to be permitted, or
withheld, at the wishes of the patient if he/she becomes to ill to communicate
buffering hypothesis - Answers :holds that social support (knowing that others are there
for us), creates a buffer between the stressful experience and feeling overwhelmed or
helpless
the direct effect model - Answers :proposes that social support is beneficial, even when
we are not encountering a stressor
role of social ties - Answers :- we learn from others and develop confidence through
social interactions
, - physical health benefits are associated with strong social ties, compared to those with
little to no social connection
- loved ones often support us in making healthy decisions
action facilitating - Answers :performing tasks and collecting information
nurturing - Answers :building self esteem, acknowledging and expressing emotions,
providing companionship
how can u be a supportive listener - Answers :- focus on the other person, give them a
chance to talk freely
- remain neutral, resist the urge to label people or experiences as "good" or "bad"
- concentrate on feelings, rather than the event/crisis
- legitimize the other person's emotions
- summarize what u hear
support group pros - Answers :- helps people to not feel alone
- people going through similar experience can give first hand information on what to
expect
- convenient and low cost (often free)
- online support groups allow u to receive support without emotional commitment to
others
- online support groups also perceive less risk of judgment
support groups cons - Answers :- can become counterproductive "gripe" sessions
- members may develop and us vs them mentality, in which relationships outside of the
group may suffer
- possible "oversupport"
when social support goes wrong - Answers :- friends disappear
- hurtful gestures or comments
- too much support
animals serve great purpose - Answers :- stress relief
- break from boredom
- inspiration
- health benefits
profile of the family caregiver - Answers :- average age caregiver is 49
- 2/3rd's are women
- 37% of people who care for an older adult also have adult children and grandchildren
in the home
- many have drained their savings accounts
life at all costs - Answers :- death is often times tied to failure, or giving up
- many fear death because they have not been well equipped to deal with it
social support - Answers :are behaviors that, whether directly or indirectly, communicate
to an individual that she or he is values, and cared for by others
coping - Answers :is the process of managing stressful situations, and involves two
efforts :
- problem solving
- emotional adjustment
health self efficacy - Answers :the belief that one can manage their health successfully
external locus of control - Answers :events are controlled mostly by outside forces
internal locus of control - Answers :the belief that u control ur own destiny
dialectics - Answers :the ongoing tension between coexisting by contradictory
constructs
crisis - Answers :is an occurence that exceeds a persons normal coping ability
normalcy - Answers :the sense that things are comfortable, predictable and familiar
oversupport - Answers :is excessive and unnecessary help
- can be broken down into three categories
- over-helping
- over-informing
- overemphasizing
palliative care - Answers :is specialized medical care for people with serious, terminal
illnesses provided for the purpose of relieving symptoms, pain and stress
advanced care directives - Answers :describe the type of care to be permitted, or
withheld, at the wishes of the patient if he/she becomes to ill to communicate
buffering hypothesis - Answers :holds that social support (knowing that others are there
for us), creates a buffer between the stressful experience and feeling overwhelmed or
helpless
the direct effect model - Answers :proposes that social support is beneficial, even when
we are not encountering a stressor
role of social ties - Answers :- we learn from others and develop confidence through
social interactions
, - physical health benefits are associated with strong social ties, compared to those with
little to no social connection
- loved ones often support us in making healthy decisions
action facilitating - Answers :performing tasks and collecting information
nurturing - Answers :building self esteem, acknowledging and expressing emotions,
providing companionship
how can u be a supportive listener - Answers :- focus on the other person, give them a
chance to talk freely
- remain neutral, resist the urge to label people or experiences as "good" or "bad"
- concentrate on feelings, rather than the event/crisis
- legitimize the other person's emotions
- summarize what u hear
support group pros - Answers :- helps people to not feel alone
- people going through similar experience can give first hand information on what to
expect
- convenient and low cost (often free)
- online support groups allow u to receive support without emotional commitment to
others
- online support groups also perceive less risk of judgment
support groups cons - Answers :- can become counterproductive "gripe" sessions
- members may develop and us vs them mentality, in which relationships outside of the
group may suffer
- possible "oversupport"
when social support goes wrong - Answers :- friends disappear
- hurtful gestures or comments
- too much support
animals serve great purpose - Answers :- stress relief
- break from boredom
- inspiration
- health benefits
profile of the family caregiver - Answers :- average age caregiver is 49
- 2/3rd's are women
- 37% of people who care for an older adult also have adult children and grandchildren
in the home
- many have drained their savings accounts
life at all costs - Answers :- death is often times tied to failure, or giving up
- many fear death because they have not been well equipped to deal with it
