Ch. 08 Human Growth and Development Key TERMS
What is Life stages?
Even though individuals differ greatly, each person passes through certain stages of growth and development from birth to death. These stages are frequently called life stages.
What is Physical?
relates to the body, material objects, or the laws of nature, often contrasting with the mind or spirit, and can refer to bodily activities (exercise, strength), tangible things (a physical book), physics, or even sexual attraction and forceful interactions.
What is Regression?
This involves retreating to a previous developmental level that provided more safety and security than the current level an individual is experiencing.
What is Self-actualization?
Self-actualization, frequently called self-realization, is the final need in Maslow's hierarchy.
What is Tension?
tension, or frustration, an uncomfortable inner sensation or feeling, occurs.
What is Mental?
relating to disorders of the mind.
What is physiological needs?
Physiological needs are often called "physical," "biological," or "basic" needs.
What is Repression?
This involves the transfer of unacceptable or painful ideas, feelings, and thoughts into the unconscious mind.
What is Sexuality?
Sexuality in this context is defined by people's feelings concerning their masculine/feminine natures, their abilities to give and receive love and affection, and finally, their roles in reproduction of the species.
What is Terminal illness?
When a patient is told that he or she has a terminal illness, a disease that cannot be cured and will result in death, the patient may react in different ways.
What is Middle adulthood?
Middle adulthood, ages 40-65, is frequently called middle age. Physical changes begin to occur during these years.
What is Projection?
Projection: This involves placing the blame for one's own actions or inadequacies on someone else or on circumstances rather than accepting responsibility for the actions.
What is right to die?
The right to die is another issue that health care providers must understand.
What is Social?
Social refers to interactions and relationships with other people. Relationships with family, friends, and peers affect our emotional and physical health.
What is Withdraw?
remove or take away (something) from a particular place or emotional detatchment from a person or family member.
What is Motivated?
having a strong desire, drive, or incentive to do something, often leading to enthusiasm and determination to succeed in a pursuit
What is Puberty?
The most obvious physical changes in adolescents relate to the development of the sexual organs and secondary sexual characteristics, frequently called puberty.
What is Safety?
the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.
What is Suicide?
Suicide is always a permanent solution to a temporary problem by killing themself. Reasons for suicide include depression, grief over a loss or love affair, failure in school, inability to meet expectations, influence of suicidal friends, or lack of self-esteem.
What is Needs?
Needs are frequently defined as "a lack of something that is required or desired."
What is Rationalization?
This involves using a reasonable excuse or acceptable explanation for behavior to avoid the real reason or true motivation
What is Satisfaction?
the feeling of contentment or pleasure from having needs, desires, or expectations met, a sense of fulfillment, or the act of fulfilling them
What is Suppression?
This is similar to repression, but the individual is aware of the unacceptable feelings or thoughts and refuses to deal with them.