Ch 08 Human Growth and Development
Acceptance
The final stage of grief; reaching a state of peace regarding loss or death.
Arteriosclerosis
Hardening or thickening of the arterial walls, common in aging.
Daydreaming
Using imagination to escape from reality or stress.
Early adulthood
Life stage from ages 19–40; focusing on career and family.
Hospice
Specialized care focused on comfort and dignity for the terminally ill.
Adolescence
Life stage from ages 12–18; transition from childhood to adulthood.
Bargaining
The third stage of grief; attempting to "make a deal" to prolong life.
Defense mechanisms
Unconscious mental maneuvers are used to cope with anxiety or stress.
Early childhood
Life stage from ages 1–6; rapid physical and language growth.
Infancy
Life stage from birth to 1 year; total dependence on caregivers.
Affection
A warm feeling for another; the need for love and belonging.
Chemical abuse
Misuse of alcohol or drugs, leading to physical or mental harm.
Denial
Refusing to acknowledge an unpleasant reality; also the first stage of grief.
Emotional
Relating to feelings such as joy, fear, and love.
Late adulthood
Life stage from age 65+; retirement and physical decline.
Alzheimer's disease
A progressive brain disorder causing memory loss and mental decline.
Relating to mental processes like thinking, memory, and judgment
Depression development
The fourth stage of grief; deep sadness and withdrawal as reality sets in.
Esteem
The need for self-respect and the approval of others.
Life stage from ages 10–12; preadolescence.
Anger
The second stage of grief; feeling hostility or resentment ("Why me?").
Compensation
Replacing an unattainable goal with one that can be achieved to maintain self-esteem
Displacement
Redirecting feelings (usually anger) from a real target to a safer one.
Growth
Measurable physical changes like height and weight.
Life stages:
The specific phases of growth from birth to death.