KEY TERMS for Ch. 08
acceptance
is the final stage
arteriosclerosis
a thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries
daydreaming
this dreamlike thought process that occurs when a person is awake
displacement
this involves transferring feelings about one person to someone else.
growth
refers to the measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person’s life
adolescence
12-18 years old
bargaining
occurs when patients accept death but want more time to live
defense mechanisms
unconscious acts that help a person deal with an unpleasant situation or socially unacceptable behavior, are main indirect methods used
early adulthood
19-40 years
hospice
care can play an important part role in meetings the needs of the dying patient
affection
a warm and tender feeling for another person
chemical abuse
is the use substance such as alcohol or drugs and the development of a physical and or mental dependence on these chemicals
denial
this involves disbelief of an event or idea that is too frightening or shocking for a person to cope with.
late adult childhood
65 years and older
infancy
birth to 1 year
alzhrimer's disease
can lead to irreversible loss of memory
cognitive
the mental processes of thinking, learning, remembering, reasoning, and problem solving
depression
occurs when patients realize that death will come soon and they will no longer be with their family
emotional
refers to feelings and includes dealing with love,hate,joy,fear,excitement and other similar feelings
late adulthood
20 or older
anger
a natural, intense emotional state of displeasure or hostility, ranging from mild irritation to fury involving both psychological arousal
compensation
this involves the substitution of one goal for another goal to achieve goal
development
refers to the change in intellectual, mental,emotional,social,and functional skills that occur over time
esteem
a person's overall sense of self-worth, value and respect for themselves.
6-12 years old