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Understanding the Resident
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
11/09/2008

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Self Actualization
Definition
Experiencing one's potential
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Self-Esteem
Definition
Thinking well of oneself, seeing oneself as useful, and being well thought of by others.
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Optimal Level of Funtion
Definition
A person's highest potential for mental and physical performance.
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Need
Definition
That which is necessary or desirable for maintaining life and mental well-being.
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Verbal Communication
Definition
Communication that uses the written or spoken word.
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Disability
Definition
Lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function.
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Nonverbal Communication
Definition
Communication that does not involve words.
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Culture
Definition
The characteristics of a group of people-language, values, beliefs, habits, likes, dislikes, customs-passed from one generation to the next.
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Esteem
Definition
The worth, value, or opinion one has of a person.
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Religion
Definition
Spiritual beliefs, needs, and practices.
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Comatose
Definition
A person who has an inability to respont to verbal stimuli.
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Paraphrasing
Definition
Restating the person's message in your own words.
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Body Language
Definition
Sends messages through facial expressions, gestures, posture and body movements.
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Holism
Definition
A concept that considers the whole person.
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Anger
Definition
Behavior Issue. Communicated verbally and nonverbally. Outbursts, raised voices. Some are silent.
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Demanding Behavior
Definition
Behavior Issue. Nothing seems to please the person. He or she wants care given at a certain time and in a certain way.
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Self-centerd behavior
Definition
Behavior Issue. The person cares only about his or her own needs. The person demands the time and attention of others.
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Aggressive Behavior
Definition
Behavior Issue. The person may swear, bite, hit, pinch, scratch, or kick.
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Withdrawal
Definition
Behavior Issue. The person has little or no cantact with family, friends, and staff. He or she spends time alone and does not take part in social or gorup events.
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Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
Definition
Behavior Issue. Some people make inappropriate sexual remarks, they touch others in the wrong way.
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Communication Barriers
Definition
Prevent sending and receiving messages. Communication fails.
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