role (
rōl) the behavior pattern that an individual presents to others.
gender role the public expression of gender; the image projected by a person that identifies their maleness or femaleness, which need not correspond to their gender identity.
role or rôle (r l)n. The characteristic and expected social behavior of an individual. |
role Etymology: Fr, stage character
a socially expected behavior pattern associated with an individual's function in various social groups. Roles provide a means for social participation and a way to test identities for consensual validation by significant others, for example, roles within the family structure.
role [
rōl]
a pattern of behavior developed in response to the demands or expectations of others; the pattern of responses to the persons with whom an individual interacts in a particular situation.
gender role the public expression of
gender; the image projected by a person that identifies their maleness or femaleness, which need not correspond to their
gender identity.
impaired role the role played by a person who is disabled or chronically ill and who is experiencing a state of wellness and realization of potential commensurate with the condition. Unlike the sick person, the impaired person cannot be expected to “want to get well” but is expected to resume as much normal behavior as is possible.
sick role the role played by a person who has defined himself or herself as ill, with or without validation of the role by health care providers or family members. Adoption of the sick role changes the behavioral expectations of others toward sick persons. They are exempted from normal social responsibilities and not held responsible for the condition; they are obliged to “want to get well” and to seek competent medical help. The sick role also involves behavioral changes, including increased attention to the body and bodily functions, regression (increase in dependent behavior), narrowing of interests, and emotional overreactions.
Patient discussion about role. Q. What role does emotion have in the life of someone with autism? I just find the whole disorder of autism hard to understand because I'm a really emotional person. I'm especially interested in how people with mild autism or Asperger's can function fine but then when it comes to feeling empathy they have such trouble. I guess my question is how such people experience emotion--are these people actually unable to care about others? My intention is not to sound ignorant, I'm genuinely curious.
A. I have Asperger's syndrome. People with autism spectrum disorders do have feelings and emotions. Many of us lack empathy, but that doesn't mean we don't care about others. For example when someone is really excited about something nice in their life, we may not get excited too. It's not that we don't care, it's just that we don't experience other people's emotions with them. I can be happy for them while not really understanding or feeling the excitement involved. We don't know exactly what the other person feels like and therefore we can hardly share in feeling those emotions with them. We also don't always express our emotions or we don't do it the same way as others.
Q. please let me know my role as a health care professional in caring for a child with autism. I am a health care professional not a specialist. So consider my situation and please let me know my role as a health care professional in caring for a child with autism.
A. If you can provide good nutrition that would be huge,
higly effective natural nutritionals include:
calcium/magnesium
kelp
cod liver oil
flax seed oil
raw apple cider vinegar
Also, avoid highly processed foods like white sugar, white flour, an high fructose corn syrup.
Q. do these medicines have any role in diagnosis? hi …..I am scared from the day I was diagnosed with bipolar 2……my symptoms spoke its tune and I was on a verge to lose on the credits I gained just because of bipolar. I have started with the minimum dose of Paxil before the confirmation as bipolar 2. The doctor has prescribed me meds before confirmation of the disorder. I have a strong doubt. Do these medicines have any role in diagnosis…or I was put on the treatment on the basis of symptoms…..anyways I will meet my doc and confirm later….but what you guys say…..?
A. Unfortunately with mental illness there is no blood test that you can get and wait for the results. With mental illness it is answers to a series of questions that will give you a diagnosis. As well starting medications to treat the illness is a way to be sure you do have that illness. I agree with Rohan I believe you are in good hands have some failth in your doctor and be thankful he is choosing to begin treating you for this illness before it becomes worse. At the beginning everyone is scared and reluctant, but working with your doctor can help you gain back control over your life. Trust him and he will help you. I wish you all the best on your journey, have failth you will be okay and you will be.
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