Vocab Test- Nov. 19th

Question 1

What is providing improper or unprofessional treatment/ care that results in injury to another person?

Answer 1

Malpractice

Question 2

What is a psychological condition in which a person east excessively and then fasts or refuses to eat?

Answer 2

Bulimia

Question 3

What is a defense mechanism involving the transfer of painful or unacceptable ideas, feelings, or thoughts into the subconscious?

Answer 3

Repression

Question 4

What is the process of learning the beliefs & behaviors of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics?

Answer 4

Acculturation

Question 5

The restoration to useful life through therapy & education

Answer 5

Rehabilitation

Question 6

What is a wrongful or illegal act not involving a contract

Answer 6

Tort

Question 7

What is the study of the aged or old and treatment of related disease and conditions?

Answer 7

Gerontology

Question 8

What is absorption of a culturally distinct group into a dominant or prevailing culture?

Answer 8

Cultural assimilation

Question 9

What is care that promotes physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well- being?

Answer 9

Holistic care

Question 10

What is a social organization in which the mother or the oldest female is the authority figure

Answer 10

Matriarchal

Question 11

What is a social organization in which the father or oldest male is the authority figure?

Answer 11

Patriarchal

Question 12

What is a strong feeling or belief about a person/ subject that is formed without reviewing facts or information?

Answer 12

Prejudice

Question 13

What is a process of assuming that everyone in a particular group is the same?

Answer 13

Stereotyping

Question 14

What is a defense mechanism in which an individual places the blame for his/ her actions on someone else or circumstances?

Answer 14

Projection