Ch. 08 Human Growth and Development
Acceptance
Acceptance: The final stage of grieving where an individual understands and is resigned to the reality of death.
Arteriosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis: Hardening or narrowing of the arteries, commonly associated with the late adulthood stage.
Daydreaming
Daydreaming: A defense mechanism involving dreamlike thought processes that provide an escape from reality.
Displacement
Displacement: A defense mechanism where feelings about one person are transferred to someone else.
Growth
Growth: Measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person's life (height, weight, etc.).
Adolescence
Adolescence: Life stage from 12–18 years, marked by rapid physical changes and a search for self-identity.
Bargaining
Bargaining: A stage of grieving where the individual attempts to make deals or "bargains" to postpone death.
Defense Mechanisms
Defense Mechanisms: Unconscious acts that help a person deal with unpleasant situations or socially unacceptable behavior.
Early Adulthood
Early Adulthood: Life stage from 19–40 years.
Hospice
Hospice: Care that provides support for terminally ill patients, focusing on comfort rather than a cure.
Affection
Affection: A warm or gentle feeling toward another person.
Chemical Abuse
Chemical Abuse: The use of substances such as alcohol or drugs.
Denial
Denial: A defense mechanism or stage of grieving involving the disbelief of an event or idea.
Early Childhood
Early Childhood: Life stage from 1–6 years.
Infancy
Infancy: Life stage from birth to 1 year.
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease: A progressive, irreversible brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills.
Cognitive
Cognitive: Relating to mental development, including problem-solving, judgment, and dealing with situations.
Depression
Depression: A stage of grieving or an emotional state characterized by profound sadness and despair.
Emotional
Emotional: Refers to feelings such as love, hate, joy, fear, and excitement.
Mental
Mental: Refers to intellectual development and the ability to solve problems.
Anger
Anger: An emotional reaction often occurring during the second stage of grieving or when one feels frustrated.
Compensation
Compensation: A defense mechanism where a person substitutes one goal for another to achieve success.
Development
Development: Changes in intellectual, mental, emotional, social, and functional skills that occur over time.
Esteem
Esteem: The need to feel important, worthwhile, and have self-respect.
Motivated
Motivated: Being stimulated to act or reach a specific goal.