Chapter 9 Vocab.

module 9

Affective learning

Involves changes in emotions, values, or attitudes (The patient expresses renewed self-confidence after physical therapy)

Andragogy

Teaching methods for adults (ages 20–40+).

Cognitive learning

Thinking and remembering facts (ex: explaining how salt affects BP).

Contractual agreement

A mutual goal plan between nurse and patient.

Counseling

Listening and guiding to help a person make healthy changes.

Formal teaching

Planned, scheduled teaching for a set goal.

Health literacy

The ability to understand and use health information for self-care.

Informal teaching

Unplanned, quick teaching moments during care.

Instructional materials

Tools like handouts, videos, or charts that teach.

Learning

Gaining knowledge or changing behavior through experience.

Learning readiness

How willing and prepared a person is to learn.

Negative reinforcement

Punishment or criticism—doesn’t help learning; ignore bad habits instead.

Nonadherence

When a patient doesn’t follow an agreed-upon treatment plan.

Nurse coach

Helps patients set goals and make positive health changes.

Patient education

Teaching patients skills and knowledge for better health and independence.

Pedagogy

The method of teaching children or teens.

Positive reinforcement

Praise or rewards to encourage learning (ex: “Great job managing your diet”).

Psychomotor learning

Learning by doing a physical skill (ex: wound dressing).

Social determinants of health

Social and environmental factors that affect a person’s health.

Teaching method

The way information is taught to help someone learn.