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42 Cards in this Set
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Decision Making |
the process of deciding among various alternatives. |
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P.O.W.E.R for Decision Making |
P- identifying your goals O- Considering and assessing the alternatives W- Making and carrying out the decision E- Consider the outcomes R- Reconsidering your goals and options |
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How do you generate alternatives? |
Freewriting |
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What is freewriting and what is the goal? |
One writes continuously for a fixed period of time. During this period the idea is to write as many different ideas as possible, without stopping- no matter if the ideas are good or bad. i.e. brainstorming. |
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Processes of choosing alternatives. |
-Give the decision time -Make a mental movie (acting out various alternatives -Toss a coin -Ask for advice -Learn to view indecision as a decision -Avoid over analysis and over thinking -Go with your gut feeling. |
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What does choosing an alternative mean? |
The alternatives you have to choose from carry both benefits and costs. Choosing one alternative means that you have to accept the costs of that choice and give up the benefits of the other alternatives.
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Problem solving |
The process of generating alternatives to work on
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Strategies for solving life's messier problems |
-Break the problem down into small more manageable pieces. - work backward |
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Working backward |
The strategy of starting at the desired solution or goal and working toward the starting point of the problem. |
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Cognitive bias |
a limitation, blind spot, or mistake in thinking that leads to illogical or erroneous decisions |
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How to assess alternatives: |
-Determine the possible outcomes for each alternative. - Determine the likelihood that those outcomes will take place -Compare the alternatives, taking into account the potential outcomes of each. |
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Types of Questions |
-Essay questions -Short-answer and fill-in questions -Multiple choice -True-false -Matching questions |
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What is text anxiety? |
A temporary condition characterized by fears and concerns about test taking. |
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How do you manage test anxiety? |
-Prepare thoroughly - Take a realistic view of the test - Eat right and get enough sleep - Learn relaxation techniques - Visualize success - Write about your feelings |
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What are study groups? |
A small, informal group of students whose purpose is to help members work together and study for a test. |
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How to form study groups? |
-Identify motivated, enthusiastic classmates. - Include a variety of people -Choose a purpose for your study group -Keep them small |
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What is cramming? |
Hurried, last-minute studying |
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Why do you not cram? |
You will likely forget the material the moment the test is over because long-term retention is nearly impossible without thoughtful study. |
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P.O.W.E.R. for Test Taking |
P- readying your test taking strategies O- Bring the right tools to the test W- Tackle the test E - Check your work R- Reflect on what you've learned when you get a test back. |
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Why are tests important? |
A well constructed test identifies what you know and what you still need to learn. Helps you see how your performance compares with that of others. |
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What do you do during the WORK phase for test taking? |
Tackle the test. Take a deep breath. Read the test instructions carefully. Answer the easiest questions first. Write legibly and only on one side of the paper. Master computer-scored tests. |
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What is educated guessing? |
The practice of eliminating obviously false multiple-choice answers and selecting the most likely answer fro the remaining choices. |
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What is academic honesty? |
Completing and turing in only ones own work under ones own name. |
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What to do if you get a bad grade. |
Talk to your instructor to seek help. Examine your own mistakes. Review the wrong answers and get the correct answers for you to review. |
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What type of tests are there? |
Brief informal quizzes, more substantial tests, and even more weighty exams (which tend to be administered at the midpoint and end of course) |
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What is good test prep? |
Doing the course assignments, attending class regularly, and paying attention in class. |
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Ethnicity
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Shared national origins or culture patterns
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Race
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traditionally, biologically determined physical characteristics that set one group apart from others
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Culture
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the learned behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes that are characteristic of an individual society or population, and the products that people create
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Cultural competence
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knowledge and understanding about other races, ethnic groups, cultures and minority groups
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Predjudice
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evaluations or judgements of members of a group that are based primarily on their membership in the group and not on the particular characteristics of individuals
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Stereotypes
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beliefs and expectations about members of a group that are held simply because of their membership in a group
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Steps to overcome prejudices and stereotypes
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Identify your prejudices and stereotypes study other cultures and customs travel (even just within your community) participate in service learning don't ignore people's backgrounds don't make assumptions about who people are accept differences |
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What to do if you are working with a patient who speaks a foreign language
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use a professional interpretor
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Why do you not use family members to translate for a patient
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breach of confidentiality information can be lost or misinterpreted uncomfortable for family and/or patient |
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Jehovah Witness Considerations
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no blood transfusions
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Native American Medical Considerations
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illness/injury is a sign of disharmony with spirit/punishment and causes are supernatural often do not seek medical treatment because they prefer natural healing by medicine man/healer blood transfusions okay except for Navajo will often deny pain management or treatment because of fear or instinct to hide or deny sx |
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Important communication considerations/observances for Native Americans
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gentle handshake- no hugs or touching don't look in the eye, especially elders modesty is highly important same sex care is preferred take special care regarding sacred objects or belongings |
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Buddhist Diet
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traditionally vegetarian/vegan but shifts are made in areas with Islamic and Christian influence eating is seen as a purpose of spiritual enlightment, they will often want to know where everything comes from, why they need it, etc |
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Steps to Building Relationships
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invest time in others reveal yourself let others know you like them accept others as they are show concern and caring be open to friendships with people who are very different from you recognize that not everyone makes a good friend |
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How to improve listening skills in a relationship
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stop talking demonstrate you are listening (eye contact, body language, avoid distractions/multitasking) use reflective feedback ask questions admit when you are distracted |
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What is reflective feedback?
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technique of verbal listening in which a listener rephrases what a speaker has said, trying to echo the speaker's meaning shows you are listening and that you accurately understand |
