Key words
Acceptance
A stage of coping in which a person recognizes a situation as real and comes to terms with it.
Arteriosclerosis
A condition in which the arteries become thickened and hardened, reducing blood flow.
Daydreaming
A mental escape in which a person imagines pleasant or distracting thoughts.
Displacement
A defense mechanism in which emotions are redirected from the real source to a safer one.
Growth
Physical, mental, or emotional increase and maturation.
Adolescence
The stage of development between childhood and adulthood marked by physical, emotional, and social changes.
Bargaining
A stage of grief in which a person attempts to make deals or promises to change an outcome.
Defense mechanisms
Unconscious behaviors used to protect a person from anxiety or emotional stress.
Early adulthood
The life stage following adolescence, usually involving independence and career development.
Hospice
Care focused on comfort and quality of life for people with terminal illness.
Affection
A feeling of fondness, care, or emotional attachment toward another person.
Chemical abuse
The improper or excessive use of drugs or chemicals that harms physical or mental health.
Denial
A defense mechanism in which a person refuses to accept reality or facts.
Early childhood
The stage of life from toddlerhood through early school years.
Infancy
The earliest stage of life, from birth to about one year of age.
Alzheimer’s disease
A progressive brain disorder that causes memory loss, confusion, and a decline in thinking abilities.
Cognitive
Related to thinking, learning, memory, and understanding.
Depression
A mental health condition marked by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and low energy.
Emotional
Related to feelings and mood.
Late adulthood
The final life stage, often associated with aging and retirement.
Anger
A strong emotional response to frustration, hurt, or perceived injustice.
Compensation
A defense mechanism in which a person makes up for a weakness by emphasizing a strength.
Development
The process of growth and change throughout a person’s life.
Esteem
A person’s sense of self-worth or self-respect.
Late childhood
The developmental period between early childhood and adolescence.