Ch. 08 Human Growth and Development - KEY TERMS
Acceptance
Coming to terms with the reality of a situation.
Adolescence
The transition period between childhood and adulthood.
Affection
A feeling of fondness or liking.
Anger
A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility.
Alzheimer’s disease
A progressive brain disorder that affects memory and thinking.
Arteriosclerosis
Hardening or thickening of the artery walls.
Bargaining
Attempting to negotiate or make deals to change a situation.
Chemical abuse
The harmful use of substances like drugs or alcohol.
Cognitive
Relating to mental processes like thinking and learning.
Compensation
Excelling in one area to make up for a perceived weakness in another.
Defense mechanisms
Unconscious mental strategies used to handle anxiety.
Denial
Refusing to believe or accept a distressing reality.
Depression
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest.
Development
Functional and psychological changes over time.
Displacement
Shifting feelings from the original source to a safer target.
Early adulthood
Roughly ages 20 to 40.
Early childhood
Roughly birth to age 6.
Emotional
Relating to a person's feelings.
Esteem
The need for self-respect and the respect of others.
Growth
Physical changes, such as increases in height or weight.
Hospice
specialized care focused on comfort for those at the end of life.
Late adulthood
Age 65 and older.
Late childhood
Roughly ages 6 to 12.
Life stages
The phases a person passes through from birth to death.
Needs
Requirements for survival and well-being.