Ch. 08 Human Growth and Development
What is Acceptance
Final stage of grieving, occurs when the patient understands and accepts the fact that they are going to die. They may complete unfinished business and try to help those around them deal with the oncoming death.
What is Adolescence
A stage of life, 12 to 18 years.
What is Affection
Need for love, a warm and tender feeling for another person, the third level of needs. This is about social acceptance, friendship, and to be loved.
What is Alzheimer’s disease
Mental disease that can lead to irreversible loss of memory, deterioration of intellectual functions, speech and gait disturbances, and disorientation.
What is Anger
Second stage of grieving, occurs when the patient is no longer able to deny death. Patients may become hostile and bitter.
What is Arteriosclerosis
A thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries that can also decrease the blood supply to the brain and cause a decrease in mental abilities.
What is Bargaining
Third stage of grieving, occurs when the patients accept death but want more time to live. Patients often turn to religion and spiritual beliefs. At this point the will to live is strong and the patient fights hard to survive.
What is Chemical abuse
The use of substances such as alcohol or drugs and the development of a physical and/or mental dependence on these chemicals.
What is Cognitive
Also called mental development, intellectual development and includes learning how to solve problems, make judgments, and deal with situations.
What is Compensation
Involves the substitution of one goal for another goal to achieve success.
What is Daydreaming
Dreamlike thought process that occurs when a person is awake. Daydreaming provides a means of escape when a person is not satisfied with reality.
What is Defense mechanisms
Unconscious acts that help a person deal with an unpleasant situation or socially unacceptable behavior.
What is Denial
First stage of grieving, when a person is first told of terminal illness. It occurs when the person cannot accept the reality of death or when the person feels loved ones cannot accept the truth.
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Involves disbelief of an event or idea that is too frightening or shocking for a person to cope with.
What is Depression
Fourth stage of grieving, occurs when patients realize that death will come soon and they will no longer be with their families or be able to complete their goals. They may express regrets or they may withdraw and become quiet.
What is Development
Changes in intellectual, mental, social, and functional skills that occur over time.
WHat is Displacement
Involves transferring feelings about one person to someone else. This occurs when they can’t direct the feelings toward the person who is responsible.
What is Early adulthood
A stage of life, 19 to 40 years.
What is Early childhood
A stage of life, 1 to 6 years.
What is Emotional
Feelings and includes dealing with love, hate, joy, fear, excitement, and other similar feelings.
What is Esteem
Fourth level of needs. It includes feeling important and worthwhile. This is the need of self-belief and self-respect.
What is Growth
Measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person’s life.
What is Hospice
Play an important role in meeting the needs of the dying patient. Hospice care offers palliative care that provides support and comfort.
What is Infancy
A stage of life, birth to 1 year.
What is Late adulthood
A stage of life, 65 years and older.
What is Late childhood
A stage of life, 6 to 12 years.