Chapter 32

Question 1

chronic illness

Answer 1

condition that interferes with daily functioning, progresses slowly, and shows little changeover a long duration of time.

Question 2

denial

Answer 2

defense mechanism in which the existence of unpleasant actions or ideas is unconsciously repressed; in the grieving process, one of the stages many people go through; also a type of response by caregivers when caring for chronically ill children in which the care-givers deny the condition’s existence and encourage the child to overcompensate for any disabilities.

Question 3

gradual acceptance

Answer 3

type of response by caregivers when caring for a chronically ill child in which caregivers adopt a common-sense approach to the child’s condition and encourage the child to function within his or her capabilities.

Question 4

overprotection

Answer 4

type of response by caregivers when caring for chronically ill children in which the caregivers protect the child at all costs, prevent the child from achieving new skills by hovering, avoid the use of discipline, and use every means to prevent the child from suffering any frustration.

Question 5

rejection

Answer 5

type of response by caregivers when caring fora chronically ill child in which the caregivers distance themselves emotionally from the child and, although they provide physical care, tend to scold and correct the child continuously.

Question 6

respite care

Answer 6

care of the child by someone other than the usual caregiver so that the caregiver can get temporary relief and rest.

Question 7

stigma

Answer 7

negative perception of a person because he or she is believed to be different from the general population;may cause embarrassment or shame in the person being stigmatized.