Life Stages
Stage of life from 0–2 years
What is → Infancy?
What major change happens in adolescence?
What is → Puberty?
Relating to processes of thinking and reasoning.
What is → Cognitive?
Feelings of self-worth.
What is → Esteem?
Refusing to accept reality.
What is → Denial?
Stage also called the “bridge” to adulthood
What is → Adolescence?
Disease where arteries harden.
What is → Arteriosclerosis?
Progressive brain disorder affecting memory.
What is → Alzheimer’s Disease?
Relating to sexual identity & orientation.
What is → Sexuality?
Creating logical excuses for behavior.
What is → Rationalization?
Stage 40–65 years
What is → Middle Adulthood?
When does growth occur most rapidly?
What is → Infancy?
Persistent sadness & hopelessness.
What is → Depression?
Defense mechanism where painful thoughts are pushed away.
What is → Repression?
Patient’s right to refuse treatment at the end of life.
What is → Right to Die?
Stage of reflection & retirement
What is → Late Adulthood?
Peak physical condition stage.
What is → Early Adulthood?
Returning to childlike behaviors under stress.
What is → Regression?
Avoiding people or activities to escape stress.
What is → Withdrawal?
A disease that cannot be cured and ends in death.
What is → Terminal Illness?
List all life stages in order.
→ Infancy → Early Childhood → Late Childhood → Adolescence → Early Adulthood → Middle Adulthood → Late Adulthood → Death/Dying
Two physical changes in late adulthood.
What is → Wrinkles, hearing loss, slower reflexes, etc.?
Highest level of Maslow’s hierarchy.
What is → Self-Actualization?
Erikson’s stage for adolescence.
What is → Identity vs. Role Confusion?
The act of intentionally ending one’s life.
What is → Suicide?