Ousley- Social Behavior Flashcards

(54 cards)

1
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A patient’s ____ can have a lot of influence on their general health, illness, and treatment.

A

culture

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when in doubt of the patient’s cultural preferences, do what

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just ask

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3
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ability to understand and effectively interact with people from cultures different from our own

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cultural competence

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_____is seen in about the same amount in all cultures, but presentation of symptoms may vary based on culture

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schizophrenia

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5
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first thing to do when speaking to a patient

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ask them how they would like to be addressed

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For many _____, religion is a major social and personal support, and pastors and ministers may be consulted prior to medical doctors, especially for mental health problems.
Family networks tend to be strong and elderly family members are often approached for health care advice

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African Americans

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race/ethnicity with highest suicide rate

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native americans

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Tend to have larger families
Respect for the extended family, especially the elderly, is important

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Hispanic/Latino Americans

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Some ____ patients believe that voicing emotion and pain improves the outcome of illness, which may lead to perceptions that they display more emotions when ill than other groups.

May seek health care from folk healers, often in conjunction with traditional medical care

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Hispanic/Latino Americans

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Just like Latinos, ________are expected to show strong respect for and care for elderly parents/relatives, protect elderly relatives from negative medical diagnoses, and make medical decisions

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Asian Americans

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Higher rates of Alcohol Use Disorder and suicide than white Americans

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Indigenous peoples

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12
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may follow dietary, dress, and religious practices
Female patients expect to remain as covered as possible, may ask to keep their heads and faces covered, and often prefer female physicians for OB-Gyn care
If must be treated by a male physician, may ask for husband or female relative to be present

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Middle Eastern Americans

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13
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Like all other mammals, default sexual development is female, unless the testis determining factor gene (______) is present on the Y chromosome, causing differentiation of gonadal tissue

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SRY gene

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_____ differences have been noted in the hypothalamus, anterior commissure, corpus callosum, and thalamus

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gender

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XY genotype and normal secretion of androgens, but genetic defect leads to inability to respond to androgen, resulting in female phenotype

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Androgen insensitivity syndrome

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excessive adrenal androgen secretion from 21-hydroxylase deficiency leads to masculinization of genitalia in XX females

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congenital adrenal hyperplasia

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17
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sense of self as being male, female, or other

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gender identity

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18
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expression of one’s gender identity in society

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gender role

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19
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preference for same sex or opposite sex sexual partners

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sexual orientation

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20
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have a persistent and pervasive feeling that they have been born into the body of the wrong sex

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gender dysphoria

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21
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_____ plays a major role in sexual interest and drive

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testosterone

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22
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circulating ____ levels can also have effects on mood/emotion

23
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Drugs that block ____ have negative effects on sexuality

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_____and ____stimulate DA system and increase sexual interest and performance

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amphetamines and cocaine

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Tends to have negative effects on sexuality
serotonin (SSRIs)
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NE, alcohol, marijuana, and opioids all have ____ effects on sexuality
negative
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the most common male sexual disorder
acquired erectile disorder
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____ and diabetes can cause decreased sexuality
MI
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Sexual interest does not necessarily decrease with _____; just slower erection and vaginal dryness can appear
age
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physical or psychological aggression that occurs between people that are presumed to be equally matched
fighting
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physical or psychological aggression (or neglect) carried out by people with physical, social, or financial power over weaker or more vulnerable individuals
abuse
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Hx of violence more likely to see in future Poverty Instability in childhood
determinants of violent behavior
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____ are usually more aggressive than ____
males than females
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Hx of head injury Abnormal EEG Lesions People are inhibited when using substances
determinants of violence
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increased _____ associated with increased aggression
dopamine
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low levels of ______ seen in body fluids of violent people
5-HIAA
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Episodes where they lose control Late teens-early 20s Big differential diagnosis
intermittent explosive disorder
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Characterized by excessive fire setting and overwhelming interest in/attraction to fire
pyromania
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Impulse to take things without paying for them, despite the fact that they are affordable
kleptomania
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Overwhelming need to gamble despite the behavior negatively affecting family and work relationships
gambling disorder
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Strong need or impulse to pull out one’s own hair
Trichotillomania
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Associated with decreased serotonergic function
impulsive and aggressive behavior
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SSRIs and valproic acid can be used for treatment of _____ behavior
impulsive and aggressive
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Some degree of dementia Physical dependence on others
elder abuse
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Prematurity or low birth weight Hyperactivity Mild disability Perceived as “slow” or “different” Colicky or fussy infant
child abuse
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Lack of things they need (glasses, medications, dentures)
elder abuse
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Poor personal care Injuries/bruises in abnormal places Stressed parents Lack of needed nutrition
child abuse
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70-90% of incidents of sexual abuse are perpetrated by ____
by someone known to the child
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Any STD in a child Genital or anal trauma Recurrent urinary tract infections
child abuse
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Majority male Often uses alcohol or drugs Impulsive, angry Low frustration tolerance
abuser
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Financially or emotionally dependent on the abuser Is often pregnant Delays seeking medical care
abused
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physicians are MANDATED reporters of this suspected abuse
child and elder abuse
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Direct reporting not appropriate in competent adult Physician should document the abuse
domestic partner abuse
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crime of violence and control Vaginal/oral/anal penetration may occur Erection and ejaculation do not have to occur for the crime of rape to have been committed
rape