Ch. 08 Human Growth and Development - KEY TERMS
Acceptance
Coming to terms with a situation and feeling at peace with it.
Adolescence:
The life stage between childhood and adulthood.
Defense mechanisms
Unconscious mental habits used to protect oneself from anxiety.
Early adulthood
The life stage from ages 20 to 40.
Hospice
Care designed to provide comfort for people near the end of life.
Affection
A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
Bargaining
Trying to make a deal to change a situation or delay the inevitable.
Denial
Refusing to believe or admit that something is true.
Early childhood
The life stage from ages 1 to 6.
Infancy
The period of life from birth to one year of age.
Alzheimer's disease
A brain disorder that causes gradual loss of memory and thinking skills.
Chemical abuse:
The use of legal or illegal drugs in a way that is harmful.
Depression
A state of deep sadness and loss of interest in activities.
Esteem
The need for self-respect and the respect of others.
Late adulthood
The life stage from age 65 until death.
Anger
A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility.
Compensation
Making up for a weakness in one area by excelling in another.
Development
The process of learning new skills and maturing over time.
Emotional
Relating to a person's feelings or moods.
Late childhood
The life stage from ages 6 to 12.
Arteriosclerosis
A condition where the walls of the arteries become thick and hard.
Daydreaming
Imagining pleasant things while awake to escape reality.
Displacement
Shifting feelings from a scary target to a safer one.
Growth
Physical changes in size and weight.
Life stages
The various phases a person passes through from birth to death.