Ch. 08 Human Growth and Development Key TERMS
What is Acceptance?
acknowledging a situation, feeling, or fact without judgment or protest
What is Arteriosclerosis?
Arteriosclerosis, a thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, can also decrease the blood supply to the brain and cause a decrease in mental abilities.
What is Daydream?
his is a 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 Displacement?
This involves transferring feelings about one person to someone else. Displacement usually occurs because individuals cannot direct the feelings toward the person who is responsible.
What is Growth?
something that has grown or is growing.
What is Adolescence?
Adolescence, ages 12 to 18, is often a traumatic life. stage.
What is Bargaining?
Bargaining occurs when patients accept death but want more time to live.
What is Defense mechanisms?
Defense mechanisms, unconscious acts that help a person deal with an unpleasant situation or socially unacceptable behavior, are the main indirect methods used.
What is early adulthood?
Early adulthood, ages 19-40, is frequently the most productive life stage.
What is Hospice?
Providing care to dying patients can be very difficult but very rewarding. Providing supportive care when families and patients require it most can be one of the greatest satisfactions a health care provider can experience.
What is Affection?
a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
What is chemical abuse?
Chemical abuse is the use of substances such as alcohol or drugs and the development of a physical and/or you. mental dependence on these chemicals.
What is Denial?
This involves disbelief of an event or idea that is too frightening or shocking for a person to cope with.
What is early childhood?
During early childhood, from 1-6 years of age, physical growth is slower than during infancy.
What is Infancy?
Infancy: birth to 1 year
What is Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's disease can lead to irreversible loss of memory, deterioration of intellectual functions, speech and gait disturbances, and disorientation
What is Cognitive?
relating to the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
What is Depression?
a serious mood illness affecting feelings, thinking, and daily activities, characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, sleep/appetite changes, and potential suicidal thoughts
What is Emotional?
being connected to or showing feelings
What is late adulthood?
Late adulthood, age 65 and older, has many different terms associated with it. These include "elderly," "senior citizen," "golden ager," and "retired citizen."
What is Anger?
Anger, often in the form of "temper tantrums," occurs when they cannot perform as desired.
What is Compensation?
Compensation: This involves the substitution of one goal for another goal to achieve success. If a substitute goal meets needs, this can be a healthy defense mechanism.
What is Development?
the process of starting to experience or suffer from an ailment or feeling.
What is Esteem?
respect and admire.
What is Late childhood?
The late childhood life stage, which covers ages 6-12, is also called preadolescence.