Ch. 08 Human Growth and Development
acceptance
understand and accept the fact that they are going to die.
arteriosclerosis
a thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, can also decrease the blood
daydreaming
a dreamlike thought process that occurs when a person is awake.
displacement
transferring feelings about one person to someone else.
growth
the measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person's life.
adolescence
ages 12 to 18, is often a traumatic life. stage
bargaining
when patients accept death but want more time to live.
defense mechanism
unconscious acts that help a person deal with an unpleasant situation or socially unacceptable behavior, are the main indirect methods used.
early adulthood
ages 19-40, is frequently the most productive life stage
hospice
Providing care to dying patients
affection
a warm and tender feeling for another person,
chemical abuse
use of substances such as alcohol or drugs and the development of a physical and/or you! mental dependence on these chemicals.
denial
disbelief of an event or idea that is too frightening or shocking for a person to cope with.
early childhood
1-6 years of age, physical growth is slower than during infancy.
infancy
birth to 1 year
alzheimer's disease
lead to irreversible loss of memory, deterioration of intellectual functions, speech and gait disturbances, and disorientation.
cognitive
intellectual development and includes learning how to solve problems, make judgments, and deal with situations.
depression
patients realize that death will come soon and they will no longer be with their families or be able to complete their goals.
emotional
feelings and includes dealing with love, hate, joy, fear, excitement, and other similar feelings.
late adulthood
age 65 and older, has many different terms associated with it.
anger
when the patient is no longer able to deny death.
Compensation
the substitution of one goal for another goal to achieve success
development
the changes in intellectual, mental, emotional, social, and functional skills that occur over time.
esteem
feeling important and worthwhile.
late childhood
covers ages 6-12, is also called preadolescence