The Current State of University Programs Focusing on Gerontology in Canada

question 82

Multiple Choice

The current state of university programs focusing on gerontology in Canada (Konnert et al., 2009) is reflected in the following:

• A)There are limited training activities that focus on diagnosis and assessment of older people
• B)Overall breadth and depth of exposure to aging content is quite superficial
• C)The only formal concentration in geropsychology is at the University of Calgary
• D)When training in geropsychology exists, it is mostly focused on therapy, not diagnosis and assessment

Understand how identity and relationship issues underpin other conflict goals.

Distinguish between different approaches to conflict (e.g., collaborative vs. competitive).

Grasp the concepts of TRIP (Topic, Relational, Identity, Process) goals in conflict.

Identify the characteristics of "good" conflict goals and how they facilitate conflict resolution.

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Definitions:

Nick Spanos

A psychologist known for his research on hypnosis, social influence, and the sociocognitive model of dissociative identity disorder.

DID

Stands for Dissociative Identity Disorder, a psychological condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual.

Trauma Model

The theory that dissociative identity disorder is caused by severe childhood trauma, including sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, accompanied by personality traits that predispose the individual to employ dissociation as a defence mechanism or coping strategy.

Dissociative Disorders

Mental health conditions that involve disruptions or breakdowns of memory, consciousness, awareness, identity, and perception.