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HBSE 1
Auburn
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Social Work
Undergraduate 3
02/23/2011

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What is Human Behavior in the social environment mean
Definition
interaction of people, their developmental stage in their environment
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Why do we care about a person in their environment?
Definition
they affect the world and the world affects them, they do not live in a vacuum, they constantly interact with environment
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Micro
Mezzo
Macro
Definition
individual
family and small group
society and larger forces
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Theory
Definition
a set of concepts that explain a phenomenon and allow us to predict behavior
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Why do we care about theory?
Definition
it explains why we do what we do.
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"being eclectic"
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often means the social worker doesn't know what theory they use, but is supposed to mean incorporating multiple theories
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theory based on experience
Definition
practice based knowledge
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shift of theory is now onto
Definition
evidence based practice
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maintaining a non judgmental stance with clients and seeing them as the experts on their lives
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person-centered theory
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general theory about the interconnectedness of people and their environment
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systems theory
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thinking influences feelings and behaviors, we always think before we act, tons of data to back of effectiveness
Definition
cognitive-behavioral theory
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discounted theory
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schizophrenogenic mother-mother causes schizoprenia, patient does well in hospital but worsens at home
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First two weeks after conception, zygote is created
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germinal period
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occurs from two to eight weeks after conception
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embryonic period
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begins two months after conception and lasts until birth
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fetal period
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1st trimester
Definition
conception to week 12, zygote, embryo, fetus
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2nd trimester
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coordinated movement, sucks thumb, opens eyes
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3rd trimester
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active, responds to sound, gaining immunities from mother
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any agent that causes birth defect
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teratogen
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examples of teratogen
Definition
alcohol, tobacco, drugs
pollutants, diseases
maternal stress and advanced age of parenting
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Where are teen birth rates the highest?
Definition
southeast, especially Mississippi
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the only birth defect that is 100% preventable, facial deformities, defective limbs face and heart, most are below average intelligence, some mental retardation
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fetal alcohol syndrome
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maternal smoking can cause
Definition
respiratory problems, SIDS, ADHD, low birth weight
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other hazards during birth
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cocaine, heroin, marijuana, incompatible blood types (RH factor), environmental hazards, STDs, AIDS
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fertilized egg begins developing outside the uterus
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Etopic pregnancy
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pregnancy induced hypertension
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toxemia
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majority of miscarriages
Definition
in the first trimester, 20-40% before diagnosed pregnant
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taken 1 and 5 minutes after birth, score is 1-10
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APGAR scale, appearance, pulse, grimace,activity, respiration
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performed within 24-36 hours after birth, 28 behavioral items and 18 reflex
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Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale
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inefficient oxygen to brain when delivery lasts too long
Definition
anoxia
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optimal birth position of baby
Definition
Vertex
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facing away from the mother's pelvis
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breech
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side ways position of baby, can not be delivered naturally
Definition
transverse
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The U.S. in terms of low birth weight
Definition
in the middle
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low birth weight
Definition
5 lb 8 oz or less, 1 out of 13 in the US
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causes of low birth weight
Definition
preterm babies, small-for-date babies, problems in developing countries
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consequences of low birth weight
Definition
brain injuries, lung and liver disease,learning disabilities, ADHD, lower levels in reading and math, deficits are evident in adulthood
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Postpartum period
Definition
6 weeks after childbirth
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unable to conceive after one year of trying
Definition
infertility
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autism
Definition
impaired social interaction, not responding to name or direction, trouble with eye contact, difficulty understanding that others have feelings, can be rigid and fixated on objects or topics
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Autism Spectrum
Definition
Autistic Disorder, Asperger's disorder,Childhood Disintigrative disorder,Rett's Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
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Indulgent
Definition
High Warmth, Low Control
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Authoritative
Definition
High Warmth, high control
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neglectful
Definition
low control, low warmth
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Authoritatrian
Definition
high control, low warmth
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secure attachment style
Definition
shows preference for caregiver dislikes departure-responds promptly and consistently to needs
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Avoidant attachment style
Definition
little stress upon departure little interest in contact,-little or no response to distressed child, discourages crying, encourages independence
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Resistant attachment style
Definition
unable to rely on caregiver,departure met with anger, ambivalence, slow warmth-inconsistent between appropriate and neglectful responses, respond after infant does
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Disorganized Attachment style
Definition
confused and fearful, show resistance around caregiver-withdrawal, frightening behavior, often associated with child abuse
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Grandparenting
Definition
when grandparents take care of their grandkids, because their own kids have problems with substance abuse, unemployment, chronic illness, or criminal behavior
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First born children tend to have
Definition
higher IQ and self esteem and parents with more energy
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later children are
Definition
more empathetic, spoiled, benefit from parents financial stability
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Direct societal costs of child abuse
Definition
medical and mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, child welfare system, law enforcement
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Indirect societal costs of child abuse
Definition
juvenile delinquency, adult criminal justice system,special education, health and mental healthcare
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Middle childhood
Definition
age 5/6 to 11
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physical growth in middle childhood
Definition
stature
coordination
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cognitive enhancement in middle childhood
Definition
critical thinking
attention
memory
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improved personality and emotional abilities in m.c.
Definition
to define self
to understand complex emotions-suicide
to control and redirect emotions
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Types of child maltreatment
Definition
drug affected babies, shaken babies, medical neglect, failure to thrive, abandonment, mental injury, domestic violence, child selling
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consequences of child abuse
Definition
physical health-health care costs
psychological-depression,anxiety,suicidal ideation
behavioral-withdrawal, acting out, sudden change
societal-indirect and direct costs
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Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
Definition
range of ways in which intelligence can be tested; emphasizes individuals environmental context and ability to adapt to it
componential
exponential contextual
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Multiple intelligence
Definition
individuals can possess competencies in many areas
linguistics
spatial
interpersonal
natural
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Intelligence Quotient
Definition
mental development is compared to those of others mental age/physical age; average intelligence is always 100
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Cognitive Disabilities
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characterized by intellectual functioning that is significantly below average and accompanying deficits in adaptive functioning
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3 parts in the definition of cognitive disability
Definition
must score below average on IQ test (70 or below)
must have deficits in adaptive functioning-cant be independent
must appear before 18
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4 factors of learning disabilities
Definition
Distinct discrepancies between child’s expected performance according to IQ test and actual performance
Some central nervous system dysfunction which results in a problem with psychological processing.
The deficits come together to focus on how information is processed. – usually concentrated in the ability to develop competence in language or math
Non-acceptance of other causes to explain the problem
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ADHD
Definition
Impulsive, hyperactive, inattentive
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potential causes of learning disabilities
Definition
maturational lag, nervous systems disorders, injuries before birth or in early childhood, children born prematurely,heredity
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unoccupied play
Definition
uncharacteristic of typical play
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solitary play
Definition
unconcerned with others
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onlooker play
Definition
interested in others play but does not participate
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parallel play
Definition
occurs simultaneously but separately
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associative play
Definition
involves social interactions but still indiviualistic
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cooperative play
Definition
social activity that is organized
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Blended families
Definition
parents divorce and remarry, both have children from previous marriage
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well being after divorce
Definition
child's ability to cope and developmental level, parents can maintain open communication, reassure kids that its not their fault, remain realistic but hopeful about the situation
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4 major theoretical approaches to why parents abuse their kids
Definition
psychological/personality-traits of the parents
interactionist explanation-poor relationship between parent and child
situational/contextual-factors outside the family
cultural-social-social values, culture, community and family influences
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ecological perspective
Definition
most social worky view to understanding child abuse, takes in all four views and the developmental stage of the child
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