Key Terms in Psychology and Crisis Management
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What is a crisis?

A sudden, unpredictable, and potentially dangerous event requiring the president to play the role of crisis manager.

What does the word "cope" mean?

To manage problems or difficulties successfully.

What is isolation?

Separation from others; aloneness.

What is an addiction?

<p>A physiological or psychological dependence on a drug.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a compulsion?

<p>A compelling; strong desire that is difficult to control; irresistible impulse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is alcoholism?

<p>A disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes harassment?

<p>Unwanted remarks or actions that cause a person emotional or physical harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emotional abuse?

<p>The nonphysical mistreatment of a person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of violence?

<p>Behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the term "bereaved."

<p>Deprived or left desolate, especially through death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is grief?

<p>A period of deep sorrow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is intervention?

<p>Getting involved in a situation to change what is happening.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an introvert?

<p>A person who turns his or her attention inward toward himself or herself; a shy person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an attitude?

<p>Feelings, often influenced by our beliefs, that predispose us to respond in a particular way to objects, people, and events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "optimistic" mean?

<p>Hopeful and confident about the future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "pessimist" mean?

<p>One who believes or expects the worst; prophet of doom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is serotonin?

<p>Affects mood, hunger, sleep and arousal. Undersupply linked to depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is self-esteem?

<p>How much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a hormone?

<p>Chemical messengers, mostly those manufactured by the endocrine glands, that are produced in one tissue and affect another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is body image?

<p>The way you see your body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Auditory Learning?

<p>Learning by hearing and listening</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Visual Learning?

<p>Learning by seeing, reading, and watching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is kinesthetic learning?

<p>Learning by performing a task or handling items.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is temperament?

<p>A person's characteristic emotional reactivity and intensity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "interrelate" mean?

<p>Relate or connect to one another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is life-span development?

<p>Concept of human development as a lifelong process, which can be studied scientifically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a "life task"?

<p>A challenge to be met at each stage of growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is adolescence?

<p>The transition period from childhood to adulthood, extending from puberty to independence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a crisis?

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Flashcards

Crisis

A sudden and unpredictable event requiring the president to act as crisis manager.

Cope

To manage problems or difficulties successfully.

Isolation

Being separated from others; feeling alone.

Adaptation

A trait that helps a living thing survive in its environment.

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Addiction

Depending on a substance or activity, even when it's harmful.

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Compulsion

An irresistible impulse to do something.

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Alcoholism

A disease where someone depends on alcohol, physically or mentally.

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Harassment

Unwanted actions that cause emotional or physical harm.

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Emotional Abuse

Non-physical mistreatment that causes emotional harm.

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Violence

Using physical force to hurt, damage, or kill.

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Bereaved

Experiencing deep sorrow due to a loss, usually death.

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Grief

A period of intense sorrow.

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Denial

Refusing to accept a painful reality.

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Intervention

Getting involved to change a situation.

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Introvert

A person who enjoys solitude and prefers smaller social groups.

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Extrovert

A person who is outgoing and energized by social interaction.

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Attitude

Our feelings and beliefs that shape our responses to situations.

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Optimistic

Hopeful and confident about the future.

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Pessimist

Someone who expects the worst.

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Serotonin

A chemical that affects mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal.

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Self-esteem

How much you value and respect yourself.

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Hormone

Chemical messengers produced by the body.

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Body Image

How you see your body.

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Auditory Learning

Learning best by hearing information.

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Visual Learning

Learning best by seeing examples.

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Kinesthetic Learning

Learning best by doing and moving.

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Temperament

A person's typical emotional responses.

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Interrelate

How things connect and affect each other.

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Life-Span Development

The idea that human development happens throughout life.

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Life Task

A challenge to overcome at each stage of life.

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Adolescence

The transition from childhood to adulthood.

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Study Notes

Key Terms and Definitions

  • Crisis: A sudden, unpredictable event requiring presidential crisis management.
  • Cope: To manage problems successfully.
  • Isolation: Separation from others.
  • Adaptation: A trait enhancing survival and reproduction.
  • Addiction: Physiological or psychological dependence on a drug.
  • Compulsion: An irresistible urge or strong desire.
  • Alcoholism: A disease involving physical or psychological dependence on alcohol.
  • Harassment: Unwanted actions causing emotional or physical harm.
  • Emotional Abuse: Non-physical mistreatment of a person.
  • Violence: Physical force intended to harm, damage, or kill.
  • Bereaved: Deprived or desolate, especially through death.
  • Grief: Deep sorrow.
  • Denial: Refusal to acknowledge painful realities.
  • Intervention: Getting involved to change a situation.
  • Introvert: A person focused inward, often shy.
  • Extrovert: An outgoing person energized by interactions.
  • Attitude: Feelings influencing responses to people and situations.
  • Optimistic: Hopeful and confident about the future.
  • Pessimist: One who expects the worst.
  • Serotonin: A hormone affecting mood, hunger, sleep, and arousal.
  • Self-esteem: Self-worth and confidence.
  • Hormone: Chemical messengers affecting bodily functions.
  • Body image: Perception of one's body.
  • Auditory Learning: Learning by hearing.
  • Visual Learning: Learning by seeing.
  • Kinesthetic Learning: Learning by doing.
  • Temperament: Emotional reactivity and intensity.
  • Interrelate: To connect or relate with one another.
  • Life-span Development: Human development as a lifelong process.
  • Life task: A challenge encountered during growth.
  • Adolescence: Transition from childhood to adulthood.

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This quiz covers essential terms related to psychology, crisis management, and emotional health. Each term is defined to enhance understanding of complex concepts such as grief, addiction, and coping mechanisms. Test your knowledge to see how well you grasp these important definitions.

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