Ch. 08 Human Growth and Development Key TERMS
each person passes through certain stages of growth and development from birth to death
life stages
body growth and includes height and weight changes, muscle and nerve development, and changes in body organs
physical
retreating to previous developmental level that provided more safety and security than the current level an individual is experiencing
regression
when people have obtained their full potential/have obtained what they want to be
self-actualization
uncomfortable feeling when needs are not met
tension
intellectual development and includes learning how to solve problems, make judgements, and deal with situations
mental
often called “physical”, “biological”, or “basic” needs, and are required by every human being to sustain life which includes food, water, oxygen, elimination of waste, sleep, and protection from extreme temperatures and these must be metfor life to continue
physiological needs
the transfer of unacceptable or painful ideas, feelings, and thoughts into the unconscious mind
repression
defined by people’s feelings concerning their masculine/feminine natures and their abilities to give and receive love and affection, and their roles in reproduction of the species
sexuality
diesease that cannot be cured and will result in pain
terminal illness
40-65 years
middle adulthood
involves placing the blame on another person’s actions of inadequacies on someone else rather than accepting responsibility
projection
the right to refuse service in the case of a terminal illness and die with dignity
right to die
interactions and relationships with other people, and relationships also with family, friends, and peers affect our emotional and physical health
social
two main ways it can occur- individuals can either cease to communicate or remove themselves from physically froma situation
withdrawal
the stimulation when needs are felt
motivated
health care providers and caregivers must be sensitive the child’s need for privacy but should make effort to encourage the child to discuss his or her concerns by using a nonjudgemental approach
puberty
includes the need to be free from anxiety or fear, and the need to feel secure in the environment
safety
found in many life stages, is one of the leading causes of death in adolescents and is always a permanent solution to a temporary problem
suicide
a lack of something that is required or desired, every human being has needs from the moment of birth to the moment of death and motivates the individual to behave or act so that these standards will be met
needs
involves using a reasonable excuse or acceptable explanation for behavior to avoid the real reason or true motivation
rationalization
a feeling of pleasure when needs are met
satisfaction
similar to repression, but the individual is aware of the inacceptable feelings or thought and refuses to deal with them
suppression