Infancy
The earliest period of life, typically from birth to one year.
Middle Adulthood
The period of life from ages 40 to 65 years.
Cognitive
Relating to mental processes such as thinking, learning, and memory.
Needs
Lack of something that is required or desired, ranging from physiological to self-actualization.
Satisfaction
The fulfillment of a need or desire
Early Childhood
The period of development from ages one to six years.
Late Adulthood
The final life stage, beginning at age 65 and continuing until death.
Mental
Pertaining to the mind and intellectual development.
Physiological Needs
Basic biological requirements for human survival, such as food, water, and shelter.
Defense Mechanisms
Unconscious mental processes used to protect oneself from anxiety or unpleasant emotions.
Late Childhood
The period of development from ages six to twelve years.
Growth
The physical changes that take place in the body, such as height and weight.
Emotional
Relating to feelings and the expression of those feelings.
Self-actualization
The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities.
Rationalization
Using reasonable excuses to justify behavior and avoid the real reason.
Adolescence
The life stage between childhood and adulthood, characterized by rapid physical and emotional changes.
Development
The functional and mental changes that occur throughout a person's life.
Social
Relating to interactions and relationships with others.
Motivated
Having a reason or incentive to act in a certain way.
Projection
Placing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings onto someone else.
Early Adulthood
The period of life from ages 20 to 40 years.
Puberty
The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.
Physical
Pertaining to the body and its physiological functions.
Tension
A state of mental or emotional strain.
Displacement
Transferring feelings about one person or object to another person or object.