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Acceptance
: The final stage of grieving where an individual understands and is at peace with the reality of death.
Chemical Abuse
The use of substances such as alcohol or drugs in a way that is detrimental to health.
Anger
: An emotion that can occur as a "temper tantrum" in early childhood or as a stage of the grieving process.
Daydreaming
: A defense mechanism involving a dreamlike thought process when a person is awake.
Defense Mechanisms
: Unconscious mental strategies used to protect oneself from anxiety or guilt.
Depression
: An emotional state of sadness; in life stages, it may occur during puberty or as a stage of grieving.
Repression
: A defense mechanism where painful thoughts or feelings are pushed into the unconscious.
Adolescence
: The life stage from ages 12 to 18; a period of dramatic physical change (puberty) and the search for self-identity.
Compensation
: A defense mechanism where an individual replaces a real or perceived defect with a more positive attribute.
Affection
A warm or fond feeling toward family and caregivers, which becomes evident by 12 months of age.
Puberty
: The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.
Alzheimer’s Disease
: A progressive, irreversible brain disorder (referenced as a condition occurring in late adulthood).
late Adulthood
: The life stage from age 65 until death.
Bargaining
: A stage of grieving where a person seeks more time or a "deal" to postpone death.
Self-Actualization
: The highest level of Maslow's Hierarchy; reaching one's full potential.
Cognitive
Relating to mental activities and intellectual development, such as problem-solving and judgment.
Withdrawal
: A defense mechanism where a person physically or emotionally retreats from a situation.
Denial
: A defense mechanism (and stage of grief) where a person refuses to believe or acknowledge a painful reality.
Early Adulthood
: The life stage from ages 19 to 40.
Terminal Illness
: A disease or condition that cannot be cured and is expected to result in death.
Rationalization
: A defense mechanism where a person provides believable but untrue reasons for their behavior.
Emotional
: Development relating to feelings such as love, hate, joy, fear, and excitement.
Arteriosclerosis
The thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, often associated with aging.
Physiological Needs
: The most basic human needs required for survival, such as food, water, and sleep.
Early Childhood
: The life stage from ages 1 to 6.