Chapter Key Terms
This refers to the measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person's life.
growth
Age range for infancy
birth to 1 year
"No, not me!" stage which usually occurs when first told of terminal illness
denial
Examples of this need include food, water, shelter, oxygen
Physiological needs
Placing the blame on someone else
projection
This refers to the changes in intellectual, mental, emotional, social, & functional skills that occur over time
development
Life stage in which physical development is on the decline usually affecting all body systems
late adulthood
The final stage when the patient understands and accepts the fact they are going to die
acceptance
This final need means people have obtained their full potentional
self-actualization
daydreaming
A lack of something that is desired
Needs
Life stage in which children learn bladder and bowel control
early childhood
Occurs when patient realizes death will come soon and experience great sadness at times
depression
This need includes feeling a sense of belonging and giving and receiving friendship and love
Love and affection
Retreating to a previous developmental level that provided more safety and security
regression
An unconscious act that helps a person deal with an unpleasant situation
defense mechanism
Life stage when more time is spent with peers to develop independence
adolescence
Occurs when the patient can no longer deny death and may become hostile and bitter.
anger
This need includes being free from anxiety and fear
Safety and security
Involves the transfer of painful feelings and thoughts into the unconscious mind
repression
A psychological disorder in which a person alternates between binging and then fasting
bulimia
Life stage in which there is increased development b/c much of life centered around school
late childhood
Patient accepts death but wants more time to live
bargaining
This need includes having self-respect and approval of others
esteem
Transferring feelings about one person to someone else
displacement