Psychology Needs and Human Rights
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Which factor is NOT affected by mental health?

  • How we form relationships
  • Height growth (correct)
  • How we cope with problems
  • Productivity

What is one of the main causes of depression?

  • Healthy eating habits
  • Excessive exercise
  • Chemical imbalances in the brain (correct)
  • High self-esteem

Which of the following is a symptom of bipolar disorder?

  • Extreme sadness
  • Avoiding others
  • Low self-esteem
  • Rapid speech and quick thoughts (correct)

What is often a signal from the brain indicating something is wrong?

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a symptom of mental illness?

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What is one of the primary uses of money in budgeting?

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In the 50/30/20 rule, what percentage of income is allocated to wants?

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What characterizes fixed expenses in budgeting?

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Which agent of socialization typically occurs outside of the home?

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What is meant by 'DO' in time management?

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Which parenting style is characterized by high control and often involves verbal threats?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of decision-making style?

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What is the main goal of a savings account compared to a chequing account?

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What does the 'DEFER' step in time management imply?

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What is an example of tertiary socialization?

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Which communication style is characterized by the clear expression of needs and wants?

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Which of the following best describes variable expenses?

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What is the first step in the decision-making process?

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In communication, what role does the receiver play?

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Which of the following describes 'PASSIVE' communication?

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What does the term 'DELETE' suggest in the context of time management?

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What is a characteristic of permissive parenting?

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In identity development, what does identity achievement entail?

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What is the primary difference between active listening and passive listening?

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Which area of development focuses on forming relationships?

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What plays a major role during puberty in physical development?

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Which of the following is NOT a tip for active listening?

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How do extraversion and introversion differ in terms of energy sources?

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Which factor is NOT considered when creating self-esteem?

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What does identity diffusion indicate in development?

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Which communication style involves imposing moral values on someone?

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Which of the following concepts is associated with nature in development?

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What effect does praising or agreeing usually have in a conversation?

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Which of the following actions is classified as distracting or humoring in communication?

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Which developmental area includes managing emotions?

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What is a common characteristic of judging or blaming responses?

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Which communication approach aims to understand a person's feelings and problems thoroughly?

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What is a common symptom of panic disorder?

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Which of the following is NOT identified as a sign of PTSD?

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What behavioral change could indicate a person is at risk for suicide?

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Which of the following disorders is characterized by extreme worry and muscle tension?

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What percentage of individuals who commit suicide have mental illnesses?

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Which therapeutic approach is mentioned as a treatment for anxiety disorders?

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What is a common characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

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Which of the following is considered a leading cause of suicide among youth?

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Flashcards

Decision Making

The act of choosing between two or more options.

Delegate

A method of time management that involves assigning tasks to others.

Assertive Communication

A type of communication style that focuses on expressing your feelings clearly and respectfully.

Receiver

The individual who receives and interprets a message.

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Habit

A decision-making approach based on what you typically do.

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Verbal Communication

Any communication that uses spoken or written words.

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Priorities

The most important tasks that need to be completed, often ranked by urgency or importance.

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Passive Communication

A type of communication style that involves suppression of emotions.

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Active Listening

Paying attention to what someone is saying, not just hearing the words but understanding the meaning and feeling behind them.

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Passive Listening

Listening to someone but not really paying attention, letting your mind wander or thinking about other things.

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Extraversion (E)

A personality type that prefers social interaction and gaining energy from being around others.

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Introversion (I)

A personality type that enjoys solitude and gains energy from being alone.

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Sensing (S)

A personality type that focuses on facts, details, and practical realities.

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Intuition (N)

A personality type that values intuition, patterns, and possibilities.

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Giving Solutions or Suggestions

Telling someone what they should do, instead of letting them figure it out themselves.

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Judging or Blaming

Making a negative judgment or evaluation of someone, instead of offering support.

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What are necessities?

Expenses that are essential for survival like food, shelter, and transportation.

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What are wants?

Expenses that are not essential for survival but make life more enjoyable, like entertainment, hobbies, and dining out.

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What are unplanned expenses?

Expenses that are unexpected and can disrupt your budget, like car repairs or medical bills.

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What is a spending plan?

A plan for how to spend your money based on your income and expenses.

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What are fixed expenses?

Expenses that occur regularly and cost the same amount each time, like rent or a monthly subscription.

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What are variable expenses?

Expenses that vary in amount or frequency, like groceries or entertainment.

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What is the 50/30/20 rule?

A budgeting method that aims to allocate 50% of your income to needs, 30% to wants, and 20% to savings and debt repayment.

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What is socialization?

The process through which individuals learn the norms, values, and beliefs of their society.

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Democratic Parenting

Parenting style where parents set limits and rules but also allow children to make choices and express opinions.

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Permissive Parenting

Parenting style characterized by less control and discipline, relying on the child to learn from their own experiences.

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Self Identity

The way we see ourselves based on our self-esteem, values, and beliefs.

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Social Identity

The way others perceive us based on factors like our race, gender, or socioeconomic status.

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Identity Moratorium

A stage of identity development where an individual has explored multiple possibilities but hasn't committed to any specific identity.

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Identity Achievement

A stage of identity development where an individual has explored various options and confidently chosen a specific identity.

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Self-Esteem

A combination of factors that contribute to how we feel about ourselves, including our appearance, abilities, sense of control, and ability to receive love and respect.

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Nature

The influence of genetic factors on our development, including our physical traits, personality, and talents.

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Mental health

A state where your brain functions well, allowing you to manage daily tasks, build relationships, and handle challenges.

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Distress

A signal from your brain, indicating something is wrong or out of balance. It triggers feelings of discomfort or worry.

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Mental illness

A condition caused by disruptions in brain function, affecting behavior, thinking, perception, signaling, physical health, and emotions.

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Depression

A mental illness characterized by extreme sadness, low self-esteem, sleep disturbances, and a lack of interest in enjoyable activities.

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Bipolar disorder

A mental illness marked by alternating periods of extreme highs (mania) and lows (depression).

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by excessive worry, nervousness, and anxiety that is often accompanied by physical symptoms such as fatigue, muscle tension, and headaches.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A mental health disorder where people experience intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and engage in repetitive behaviors (compulsions) to try to manage these thoughts.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A mental health disorder marked by flashbacks, nightmares, and intense emotional distress related to a past traumatic event.

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Social Phobia

A mental health disorder that involves experiencing severe anxiety in social situations, leading to avoidance of social interactions.

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Specific Phobias

A mental health disorder characterized by intense fear of specific objects or situations, leading to avoidance.

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Panic Disorder

A mental health disorder where individuals experience recurrent, unexpected panic attacks.

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Schizophrenia

A serious mental illness characterized by distorted thoughts and perceptions of reality, including hallucinations and delusions.

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Suicidal Ideation

A mental state that can lead to suicidal thoughts and behaviors, often accompanied by extreme sadness, hopelessness, and feelings of worthlessness.

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Study Notes

Needs, Wants, and Values

  • Maslow's hierarchy: A motivational theory in psychology, suggesting needs must be met in order, starting with basic needs.
  • Biological and psychological needs are basic, followed by safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.
  • Needs: Essential for survival (water, shelter, food).
  • Wants: Things desired but not essential.
  • Values: Beliefs about what is desirable and important, influencing wants and life choices. Values may be influenced by family, friends, or media.

Human Rights and the Rights of a Child

  • Ontario Human Rights Code: Protects citizens against discrimination regarding healthcare, education, employment, and housing.
  • United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child: Encompasses non-discrimination, safety, best interests of the child, right to lead the best life possible, and right to free speech.

Goals and Time Management

  • SMART Goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely.
  • Long-term goals: Goals taking over a year to complete
  • Short-term goals: Goals attainable within a few months
  • Time Management: Four types of time management: do, delegate, defer, and delete.

Communication

  • Communication Styles: Aggressive, Passive, Passive-Aggressive, and Assertive.
  • Types of Communication: Verbal (using words), Nonverbal (body language, eye contact).
  • Active Listening: Tips for actively listening include clarifying questions, eye contact, body language, enthusiasm, and facial expressions.

Personality Types

  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI): Categorizes personality types based on extraversion/introversion, sensing/intuition, thinking/feeling, and perceiving/judging.
  • Communication Styles: How communication styles affect relationships, careers, learning styles, and decision-making.
  • Personality and Stress Management: Extraverts may handle stress through socializing; introverts often seek time alone.
  • Flexibility (personality): Identities are not static but can evolve over time.

Decision Making

  • Habits, Imitation, Impulse, Coin Toss, and Default. These ways can impact how people make a decision .

Roadblocks to Communication

  • Ordering: Giving orders instead of discussing options.
  • Warning/Threatening: Using threats instead of discussion.
  • Moralizing/Preaching: Imposing personal morals without understanding the other person's perspective.
  • Giving solutions: Offering solutions without understanding the problem.
  • Lecturing/Teaching: Presenting facts and arguments instead of encouraging discussion of feelings.
  • Judging/Blaming: Evaluating or criticizing another person which stops communication.
  • Praising/Agreeing: Offering agreement or praise rather than a thorough discussion.
  • Name-Calling/Ridiculing: Using insults to dismiss other perspectives.
  • Reassuring/Consoling: Trying to talk people out of feelings rather than understanding them.
  • Distracting/Humouring: Changing the subject to avoid the issue at hand.

Budgeting

  • Three things money is used for: Necessities, Wants, Unplanned expenses.
  • Creating a spending plan: Create a budget, track income and expenses

Agents of Socialization

  • Primary socialization*: Parents/guardians teach language, values and social norms
  • Secondary socialization*: Peers, teachers, and co-workers influence norms and perceptions.
  • Tertiary socialization*: Education, workplace, and religious institutions teach additional skills and values

Parenting Styles

  • Democratic: Control with choices, support, and reasons.
  • Permissive: Limited discipline/control, allowing mistakes.
  • Authoritarian: Controlling with threats.

Identity

  • Identity: Refers to a sense of self and as a member of social groups.
  • Two types: Self-identity (how you define yourself), and social identity (how others view you)
  • Stages of Identity Development: diffusion, foreclosure, moratorium, achievement.
  • Self-esteem: Factors include appearance, abilities, sense of control, and morality.

Growth and Development

  • Growth and development encompass emotional, social, intellectual, and physical aspects
  • Physical development: Measurable, encompassing changes like those during puberty.
  • Emotional development: Abstract and progressive.

Mental Health

  • Mental health: Brain's ability to handle daily tasks.
  • Mental illness: Something wrong in the brain impacting behaviour, thinking, perception and emotion.
  • Nature vs Nurture: Heredity vs environment's role in development.

Warning Signs and Suicide Prevention

  • Warning signs for mental illness: Include withdrawn behavior and reckless behavior.
  • Factors affecting people's mental health and increasing risk of suicide (stress, feelings of despair or feeling out of control)

Suicide prevention tips

  • Be open-minded.
  • Talk without judgment.
  • Offer advice and tell someone trusted.

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