Psychobiology: Y2 LCRS 2: Coping with Illness and Disability
This flashcard set presents Kubler-Ross' stage theory of adjustment to loss (DABDA) and critiques its limitations, such as lack of individual variability and cultural considerations. It also outlines five common myths about coping with loss, as identified by Wortman and Silver, challenging traditional assumptions about grief and recovery.
Name and outline the main stage theory of adjustment.
Kubler-Ross’ theory of adjustment
DABDA
Denial Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
Key Terms
Name and outline the main stage theory of adjustment.
Kubler-Ross’ theory of adjustment
DABDA
Denial Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
State some factors that show lack of evidence for these stages.
Doesn’t account for variability in response
Places the patients in a passive role
Fail to consider social or cultural factors
Focus on emo...
State five myths about coping with loss as described by Wortman and Silver.
Distress or depression is inevitable
Distress is necessary, and failure to express distress is indicative of pathology
The importance of ‘wor...
Outline Moos’ crisis theory for coping with serious illness and applications.
First stage:
Illness – related factors
Backgroun...
What are the applications of this model?
It allows prediction of how the patient is likely to react to coping with a chronic illness based on their illness-related factors, background and ...
What are the 5 dimensions of Leventhal’s illness representations model?
Identity – labelling of the illness/symptoms
Cause
Consequences
Timeline – client’s view on how long the problem will last
Curability/C...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Name and outline the main stage theory of adjustment. | Kubler-Ross’ theory of adjustment DABDA Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance |
State some factors that show lack of evidence for these stages. | Doesn’t account for variability in response |
State five myths about coping with loss as described by Wortman and Silver. | Distress or depression is inevitable |
Outline Moos’ crisis theory for coping with serious illness and applications. | First stage: Illness – related factors Background and personal factors Physical and social environmental factors Coping process: Coping appraisal Adaptive tasks Coping skills This all leads to outcome of the crisis |
What are the applications of this model? | It allows prediction of how the patient is likely to react to coping with a chronic illness based on their illness-related factors, background and personal factors, and physical and social environmental factors |
What are the 5 dimensions of Leventhal’s illness representations model? | Identity – labelling of the illness/symptoms |
Describe the WHO classification of functioning. | Body functions– physiological functions of body systems |