Ch. 08 Human Growth and Development Key TERMS
acceptance
This is the final stage. Patients understand and accept the fact that they are going to die.
arteriosclerosis
This is the thickening or hardening of the walls of the arteries, it can also decrease blood supply to the brain and cause a decrease in mental abilities.
compensation
This involves the substitution of one goal for another goal to achieve success.
development
This refers to the changes in intellectual, mental, emotional, social, and functional skills over time.
esteem
This means to feel important and worthwhile.
adolescence
The ages 12-18
bargaining
This is when patients accept death but want more time to live.
daydreaming
This is a dreamlike thought process
displacement
This involves transferring feelings about one person to someone else.
growth
This refers to the measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person's life.
affection
A warm and tender feeling from another person, it occupies the third level of Maslow's hierarchy needs.
chemical abuse
This is the abuse of substances such as alcohol or drugs and the development of the physical/mental dependence of these chemicals,
defense mechanisms
These are unconscious acts that help a person deal with an unpleasant situation or succally unacceptable behavior.
early adulthood
19-40 years.
hospice
Care that meets the needs of a dying patient.
Alzheimer's disease
It can lead to irreversible memory loss, deterioration of intellectual functions, and disorientation
cognitive
This is the intellectual growth, which includes how to solve problems, make judgements, and deal with situations.
denial
This involves the disbelief of an event or idea.
early childhood
The ages of 1-6.
infancy
From birth to year 1 of age.
anger
This occurs when the patient is no longer able to deny death.
compensation
This involves the substitution of one goal for another goal to achieve success.
depression
This occurs when patients realize that death will come soon and they will no longer be with their families or be able to complete their goals.
emotional
This refers to feelings and includes dealing with, love, hate, joy, fear, excitement, and other similar feelings.
late adulthood
65 years or older.