h. 08 Human Growth and Development
what is Acceptance
: The final stage of grief; when a person understands and accepts the fact that they are going to die.
what us Adolescence
The life stage from 12 to 18 years; often marked by a dramatic growth spurt and emotional changes.
what is Affection
A warm and tender feeling for another person; a social need in Maslow's hierarchy.
what is Alzheimer's disease
A disease leading to irreversible loss of memory, deterioration of intellectual functions, and disorientation.
what is Anger
A stage of grieving that occurs when a person is no longer able to deny death; they may strike out at others.
what is Arteriosclerosis
A thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, which can decrease blood supply to the brain.
what is Bargaining
A stage of grieving where 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 physical and/or mental dependence on them.
what is Cognitive
Another term for mental development; relates to intellectual processes like solving problems and making judgments.
what is Displacement
Transferring feelings about one person to someone else
what is early adult hood
the lufe stage from 19 to 40 years; frequently the most productive life stage.
what is early childhood
The life stage from 1 to 6 years
what is Emotional
Development that relates to feelings and includes dealing with love, hate, joy, fear, and excitement.
what is Esteem
The need to feel important and worthwhile; gaining self-respect and the approval of others.
what is growth
Growth: Measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person’s life, such as height and weight.
what is hospice
Care that provides support and comfort to dying patients, allowing them to die with dignity.
what is Infancy
The life stage from birth to 1 year.
what is Late adulthood
the life stage from65+
what is projection
A defense mechanism where a person places the blame for their own actions or inadequacies on someone else.
what is Puberty
The physical development of sexual organs and secondary sexual characteristics.
what is Rationalization
Using a reasonable excuse or acceptable explanation for behavior to avoid the real reason or true motivation.
what isRegression
Retreating to a previous developmental level that provided more safety and security
what is Repression
Transferring unacceptable or painful ideas/feelings into the unconscious mind.
what is right to die
The ethical and legal issue allowing individuals with terminal illnesses to refuse measures that prolong life.
what is Safety
The need to be free from anxiety and fear and to feel secure in the environment.