Ch. 08 Human Growth and Development
Withdrawal
act of pulling away from social contact, or the physical symptoms experienced when stopping an addictive substance.
Terminal illness
disease or condition that is incurable and is reasonably expected to result in the death of the patient.
Suppression
conscious act of pushing away or ignoring distressing thoughts or feelings to cope with the present moment.
Projection
defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to someone else.
Physiological needs
most basic biological requirements for human survival, such as air, food, and sleep.
Tension
state of mental or emotional strain often resulting from stress or unfulfilled needs.
Suicide
act of intentionally ending one's own life.
Social
Relating to human society, community interaction, and relationships with others.
Physical
Relating to the body and its biological functions.
Needs
Essential requirements for survival or well-being, such as food, water, safety, or social connection.
Sexuality
A broad concept encompassing a person's sexual feelings, gender identity, orientation, and behaviors.
Self-actualization
process of realizing one's full potential and capabilities; the highest level of Maslow's hierarchy.
feeling of fulfillment or pleasure derived from the fulfillment of a need or desire.
Motivated
Being stimulated or driven to act to achieve a specific goal or satisfy a need.
Middle Adulthood
period of life generally ranging from age 40 to 65.
Safety
state of being protected from potential harm, danger, or injury.
Right to die
ethical and legal concept regarding an individual's right to refuse life-sustaining treatment when terminally ill.
Repression
unconscious blocking of painful or unacceptable thoughts and memories from the conscious mind.
Mental
Relating to the mind and intellectual processes rather than the physical body.
Life stages
distinct phases of growth and development that humans pass through from birth to death.
Regression
return to an earlier, less mature stage of development or behavior in response to stress.
Rationalization
defense mechanism where logical but false excuses are created to justify unacceptable behavior or feelings.
Puberty
The period of sexual maturation during which a person becomes physically capable of reproduction.
Late childhood
stage of development between the ages of 6 and 12, also known as preadolescence.
Late adulthood
final stage of life, usually beginning around age 65 and continuing until death.