Ch. 08 Human Growth and Development Key TERMS
what is acceptance?
when the individual is ready to deal with the event or idea
what is adolescence?
people who are ages 12-18 years old
what is affection?
a warm and tender feeling for another person
What is Alzheimer's disease?
irreversible loss of memory, deterioration of intellectual functions, speech and gait disturbances, and disorientation
what is anger?
cannot perform as desired
what is arteriosclerosis?
a thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries
what is bargaining?
when patients accept death but want more time to live
what is chemical abuse?
the use of substances such as alcohol or drugs and the development of a physical and/or mental dependence on these chemicals
what is cognitive?
refers to intellectual development and includes learning how to solve problems, make judgements, and deal with situations
what is compensation?
the substitution of one goal for another goal to achieve success
what is daydreaming?
a dreamlike thought process that occurs when a person is awake
what is defense mechanisms?
help a person deal with an unpleasant situation or socially unacceptable behavior
what is denial?
disbelief of an event or idea that is too frightening or shocking for a person to cope with
what is depression?
when patients realize death will come soon and they will no longer be with their families or be able to complete their goals
what is development?
refers to the changes in intellectual, mental, emotional, social, and functional skills that occur over time
what is displacement?
involves transferring feelings about one person to someone else
what is early adulthood?
people with ages 19-40 years old, the most productive life stage
what is early childhood?
children who are 1-6 years of age, physical growth is slower than during infancy
what is emotional?
a period of contentment and satisfaction or a time of a crisis
what is esteem?
includes feeling important and worthwhile
what is growth?
refers to the measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person’s life
what is hospice?
palliative care or care that provides support and comfort and not limited to a specific time period in a patient’s life
what is infancy?
babies from birth to 1 year of age
what is regression?
involves retreating to a previous developmental level that provides more safety and security than the current level an individual is experiencing
What is repression?
involves the transfer of unacceptable or painful ideas, feelings, and thoughts into the unconscious mind.