Diversity and problem solving Flashcards
Defne race:
Refers to people who posess simular physical charecteristics
T/F
Ethnicity is viewed as an inherited status.
True
Define ethnicity:
Groups of people sharing common history and origin
What are 3 factors that make up ethnicity?
- Culture
- Ancestry
- Language
Define culture:
A group of people with shared beliefs, values, behavioiural expectations, and customs and rituals
T/F
Culture is a social contruct that creates structure
True
T/F
Those with the same culture will often share the same ethnicity
True
What are the difference assesments that an MRT should perform?
-Culture assemsent
-Sociological assemsment
-Phycological assesment
-Physiological and biological assesment
T/F
There is a strong relationship between culture and communication.
True
What are the important things to remember when using an interpreter?
- Speak to the patient directly
- Use a neutral person
Define stereotypes:
An overgeneralized belief about a group of people that can be negative or positive
How do stereotypes affect the patients self-concept?
- Can create congnitive dissonence
- Becomes part of an individuals identity
T/F
Stereotypes negatively affect patient care
True
What makes up a persons sociological status?
Patients economic, educational and family status
What are 2 considerations to remeber when communicating with patients with mental illness?
- Remember that the patients mental illness doesnt define them (put the person first)
- A patient with anxiety may need reassurance and careful explanation of the proceedure
T/F
Patients with schizophrenia are more likely to be victims of violence rather than the perpetrator
True
Why is important to ask about birth sex?
It affects the angles you use and how you image
Why is it important to ask about current organs?
-Sheilding
-Pregnancy
What are 4 barriers to diversity and communication?
- Stereotyping
- Lack of knowledge and understanding
- Ethnocentrism
- Use of slang terminology
What is ethnocentrism?
Believing that your culture is better
Define critical thinking:
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue to form a judgment
What abilities/skills does critical thinking require?
- Interpretation
- Evaluation
- Infering
- Explaining
- Reflecting
Why do modes of thinking require honest introspection?
To overcome biases
What are the 2 factors of lower levels of thinking?
- Recall
- Habit
