Intro to Exceptional Learners Ch. 4 Vocab

Eugenics Movement

a campaign that sought to improve the quality of humankind through carefully controlled selective breeding

Family Systems Model

a model that considers a family as an interrelated social system with unique characteristics and needs

Family Characteristics

one dimension of a family systems models; aspects include family size and form, cultural background, and socioeconomic status, as well as the type and severity of the disability

Family Interactions

one aspect of a family system model; refers to the relationship and interactions occurring among and between various family substances

Cohesion

within a family, the degree of freedom and independence experienced by each member

Adaptability

the ability of an individual or family to change in response to a crisis or stressful event

Family Functions

interrelated activities found within a family systems model; functions range from affection to economics, socializations, among other variables

Family Life Cycles

developmental changes occurring within a family over time

Transition

a broad term used to describe the movement of an individual from one educational environment to another, from one class to another, or from one phase of life (high school) to another (independent adulthood)

Stage Theory

a hypothesized pattern of parents’ reactions to the news that their child has a disability

Respite Care

temporary or occasional care of an individual with disabilities by non family members

Cultural Sensitivity

a perspective adopted by professionals when working with families in which there is an awareness of and respect for the values, customs, and traditions of individuals and families

Active Listening

a type of listening in which a person is attentive to the feelings as well as the verbal message being communicated