Ch. 08 Key TERMS
Life Stages
The stages of growth and development from birth to death
Physical
Refers to body growth and includes height and weight changes, muscle and nerve development, and changes in body organs
Regression
Involves retreating to a previous developmental level that provided more safety and security than the current level an individual is experiencing
Self-Actualization
People have obtained their full potentials, or that tjey are what they want to be
Tension
Frustration
Mental
Mental processes like thinking, learning, remembering, attention, and problem solving
Physiological Needs
Needs that include food, water, oxygen, elimination of waste materials, sleep, and protection from extreme temperatures which must be met for life
Repression
Involves the transfer of unacceptable or painful ideas, feelings, and thoughts into the unconscious mind
Sexuality
People's feelings concerning their masculine/femine natures, their abilities to give and receive love and affection, and finally, their roles in reproduction of the species
Terminal Illness
A disease that cannot be cured and will result in death
Middle Adulthood
40-65 years
Projection
Placing the blame for one’s own actions or inadequacies on some else or on circumstances rather than accepting responsibility for the actions
Right To Die
A legal concept that supports the freedom of a human being to end their life
Social
Interactions and relationships with other people
Withdrawal
Avoiding conflict or an unhappy situation
Motivated
Stimulated
Puberty
The development of the sexual organs and secondary sexual characteristics
Safety
Free from fear and anxiety
Suicide
Death caused by depression, greif and other things that cause one to kill themselves
Needs
Requirements for health and living
Rationalization
Involves using a reasonable excuse or acceptable explanation for behavior to avoid the real reason or true motivation
Satisfaction
A feeling of pleasure or fulfillment occurs
Suppression
Aware of the unacceptable feelings or thoughts and refuses to deal with them