In Psychological Dimensions of Caring for a Dying Person, the First

question 29

Multiple Choice

In psychological dimensions of caring for a dying person, the first priority would be to _________.

• A)listen and respond to the dying person's anxieties
• B)provide for the dying person's basic bathing needs
• C)help the dying person to select fun activities for the day
• D)encourage the dying person to eat and drink
• E)perform activities of daily living

Identify the effects of societal and political attitudes on the mental health and diagnosis of communities of color.

Acknowledge the role and efficacy of traditional healers and indigenous paraprofessionals in mental health care.

Comprehend the importance of culturally sensitive diagnostic tools and practices in mental health.

Understand the cultural relativity of mental health diagnoses and the necessity of a culturally sensitive approach.

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Definitions:

Discrepancy Theory

A theory that job satisfaction stems from the discrepancy between the job outcomes wanted and the outcomes that are perceived to be obtained.

Job Dissatisfaction

A negative emotional response towards one's job, resulting from a discrepancy between job expectations and realities.

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that relies on cues outside of the message content, such as the attractiveness or credibility of the source.

Social Loafing

The tendency for people in a group to exert less effort when pooling their efforts toward attaining a common goal than when individually accountable.