Reaching a state of peace regarding a difficult reality or loss.
Acceptance
A stage of grief where a person tries to negotiate a way out of a painful reality.
Bargaining
Refusing to believe or accept a painful truth.
Denial
The level of respect and admiration one has for oneself or others.
Esteem
The period between ages 6 and 12 where children develop more complex social and academic skills.
Late childhood
The transitional stage of physical and mental development between childhood and adulthood.
Adolescence
The repetitive and improper use of substances, such as drugs or alcohol, to the point of harm.
Chemical abuse
A persistent state of sadness and loss of interest that affects how a person feels and functions.
Depression
The physical increase in size or number of cells in the body.
growth
Relating to the mind and the process of thinking.
Mental
A feeling of fondness or liking toward another person.
Affection
Relating to the mental processes of thinking, learning, and remembering.
Cognitive
The process of change and maturation in physical, mental, and social skills.
development
A type of care focused on the quality of life for people who are terminally ill.
Hospice
Requirements for physical and mental well-being that must be met to survive or thrive.
Needs
A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
Anger
Substituting one goal for another to make up for a perceived weakness.
Compensation
Redirecting emotions from their original source to a less threatening target.
Displacment
The earliest period of childhood, typically from birth to one year of age.
Infancy
Relating to the body as opposed to the mind.
Physical
The thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, often occurring in old age.
Arteriosclerosis
Creating imaginary scenarios in the mind to escape from reality.
Daydreaming
Relating to a person's feelings and their expression.
Emotional
The final stage of life, beginning around age 65, focused on reflection and health management.
Late adulthood
Using logical-sounding excuses to justify behavior or feelings that are actually caused by something else.
Rationalization