Introduction to Psychology and Healthcare
1. Introduction to Psychology
1.1 Sensation and Perception
Sensation refers to the raw data we receive through our senses. Perception, on the other hand, is the way our brain interprets and organizes this sensory information, often without us consciously realizing it.
1.2 Perceptions of the Person
Factors influencing individual perception include:
- Personality
- Self-esteem
- Group influence
- Disorders
1.3 Consciousness
Consciousness encompasses various levels of activation within our nervous system and other physiological
Read MoreUnderstanding Visual Impairment and Deafblindness
Visual Impairment
Visual impairment is a permanent alteration in the eyes, on impulse conduction pathways, or the visual cortex, which produces a clear decrease in the ability of vision. Visual impairment ranges from absolute blindness to slight changes in vision. Each situation will have its own needs and will require resources and specific intervention processes.
How to Measure Visual Impairment
An assessment of the level of functioning of the organs of vision, through two parameters:
- Visual acuity
Understanding Politeness Strategies and Categorization in Linguistics
1. Face
Face is the public self-image that every person tries to protect.
Brown and Levinson defined positive face in two ways: as “the want of every member that his wants be desirable to at least some others executors”, or alternatively, “the positive consistent self-image or personality.”
A distinction is made between negative face, a person’s need to have freedom of action, and positive face, a person’s need to be treated as an equal or insider. Any act that puts face wants at risk is a face-threatening
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Stress Management
What is Stress?
Stress is the sum of physical and mental responses to an inability to distinguish between real experiences and personal expectations. It can manifest in two forms:
- Chronic Stress
- Organic Stress
Stress can be triggered by anxiety, depression, sudden life changes, and exposure to challenging environments. These factors can lead to feelings of anguish and discomfort.
Symptoms of Stress
Stress can manifest in various physical and emotional symptoms, including:
- Headaches
- Heart
ECHE1300 Health and Wellbeing Lecture Notes
Lecture 1 – Definitions and Approaches
- Health: state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing – not merely absence of disease or infirmity
- Wellbeing: positive state of mind and body; feeling healthy and happy
- Dimensions of Health:
- Physical
- Mental
- Emotional
- Social & Spiritual
- Factors of Health:
- Social & Economic Environmental
- E.g. socioeconomic status, relationship quality – ‘Wealthier are healthier’
- Education, access to health resources, housing
Lecture 3 – Wellbeing
- Determinants of Wellbeing:
Methods of Influence and Leadership in Nursing
Methods to Influence Behavior
We can classify different actions to exert influence based on two variables. The first variable refers to direct or indirect influence, and the second refers to the ethical issue, namely whether that influence benefits an individual, a group, or is detrimental to the goal.
Methods of Influence
- Emulation: Imitating the behavior of other people in our environment is common and one of the most frequent forms of learning. In this sense, the role of the nurse as a reference