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agent group
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those with dominant social status either by birth or acquisition who may knowingly or unknowingly take advantage of their position over the target group
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blind spots
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unconscious or implicit biases that individuals are unaware of
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confirmation bias
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a tendency to notice and remember information confirming one’s existing beliefs; can reinforce and strengthen those beliefs over time
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conscious impermeability
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when the nurse recognizes cultural humility’s importance but struggles to demonstrate it in practice
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conscious permeability
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the mindful act of learning to become culturally humble and use a cultural lens throughout the entire encounter with the client
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counter-stereotypic imaging
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the deliberate representation of individuals or groups that challenges or counters traditional stereotypes associated with them
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cultural adaptability
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adapting one’s behaviors, communication styles, and approaches to fit different cultural environments
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cultural autobiography
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a written account of an individual’s cultural experiences, upbringing, and identity development
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cultural genogram
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a genogram depicting family members’ cultural identities, traditions, and migration histories
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cultural immersion
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proactively engaging with people from diverse racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual orientation groups
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cultural intelligence (CQ)
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an individual’s ability to understand, appreciate, and adapt to different cultural contexts
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cultural knowledge
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understanding different cultural norms, values, beliefs, practices, and historical contexts
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cultural sensitivity
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the awareness, understanding, and consideration of clients and their families’ diverse cultural backgrounds, beliefs, practices, and preferences
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cultural skills
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the possession of interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact and communicate across cultures
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cultural understanding
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the recognition and appreciation of cultural differences and similarities without judgment or bias
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decolonization
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a process of critically examining and deconstructing the Eurocentric and colonial ideologies that have influenced nursing
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emotional intelligence (EI)
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the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s emotions and effectively interact with the emotions of others; involves self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills
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empathy
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the capability to understand and share the feelings and perspectives of others, demonstrating sensitivity and compassion
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evaluative conditioning
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a psychological concept that explains how repeated pairing with positive or negative stimuli can influence or modify people’s attitudes or evaluations toward a particular stimulus
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in-group bias
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a psychological phenomenon referring to people’s tendency to favor members of their own social or cultural in-group
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individuation
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the process of seeing individuals as unique and distinct, rather than lumping them into broad categories or stereotypes
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mindful awareness
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being present in the moment and observing thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment
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motivation
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harnessing emotions to set and achieve goals
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perspective taking
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empathizing with others by putting oneself in their shoes and trying to comprehend their thoughts, emotions, and experiences
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power imbalances
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imbalances in the nurse-client relationship within the health care setting that stem from the differing roles, knowledge, and authority that nurses and clients hold
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privilege
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the advantages, entitlements, or prospects bestowed upon individuals based on their social identities, such as race, gender, and economic status, among other factors
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self-awareness
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the ability to recognize and understand one’s emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and values
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self-management
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the capacity to manage and regulate one’s emotions, impulses, and behaviors in various situations
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social skills
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proficiency in building and maintaining positive relationships, effective communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork
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stereotype replacement
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consciously challenging and replacing stereotypical beliefs and assumptions with more accurate and nuanced understandings
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systemic oppression
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the dominant group’s ability to impose their version of reality and dictate what is considered normal, true, and right
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target group
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individuals belonging to social identity groups who experience discrimination, marginalization, oppression, or exploitation at the hands of the agent and the institutionalized system that they represent
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unconscious impermeability
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a lack of recognition that cultural humility is necessary to become culturally competent
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unconscious permeability
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spontaneously operating from a place of cultural humility