Ch. 08 Human Growth and Development Key TERMS
What is acceptance?
when patients understand and accept the fact that they are going to die
What is 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 daydreaming?
dreamlike thought process that occurs when a person is awake, providing a means of escape when a person is not satisfied with reality
What is displacement?
involves transferring feelings about one person to someone else
What is growth?
measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person’s life
What age is adolescence?
12-18 years
What is bargaining?
occurs when patients accept death but want more time to live
What are defense mechanisms?
unconscious acts that help a person deal with an unpleasant situation or socially unacceptable behavior
What age is early adulthood?
19-40 years
What is hospice?
type of care that plays important role in meeting the needs of a dying patient
What is affection?
a warm and tender feeling for another person
What is chemical abuse?
use of substances such as alcohol or drugs and the development of a physical and/or mental dependence on these chemicals
What is denial?
involves disbelief of an event or idea that is too frightening or shocking ofr a person to cope with
What age is early childhood?
1-6 years
What age is infancy?
birth to 1 year
What is Alzheimer's disease?
disease that can lead to irreversible loss of memory, deterioration of intellectual functions, speech and gait disturbances, and disorientation
What is cognitive?
intellectual development and includes learning how to solve problems, make judgements, and deal with situations
What is depression?
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
What is the emotional state?
feelings and includes dealing with love, hate, joy, fear, excitement, and other similar feelings
What is late adulthood?
64 years and older
What is anger?
occurs when the patient is no longer able to deny death
What is compensation?
this involves the substitution of one goal for another goal to achieve success
What is development?
changes in intellectual, mental, emotional, social, and functional skills that occur over time
What is esteem?
eeling important and worthwhile
What is late childhood?
6-12 years