acceptance
The final stage of Death and Dying where the patient understands and accepts the fact that they are going to die.
adolescence
Period of development from 12 to 20 years of age; teenage years.
Alzheimer's diseases
Progressive, irreversible disease involving memory loss, disorientation, deterioration of intellectual function, and speech and gait disturbances.
anger
Feeling of displeasure or hostility; mad. Occurs when a patient is no longer able to deny death
anorexia nervosa
Psychological disorder involving loss of appetite and excessive weight loss not caused by a physical disease.
arteriosclerosis
Hardening and/ or narrowing of the walls of the arteries
bargaining
Occurs when the patients accept death and want more time to live. Often turn to religion and spiritual beliefs
bulimarexia
Psychological condition in which a person eats excessively and then uses laxatives or vomits to get rid of food
bulimia
Psychological condition in which a person alternately eats excessively and then fasts or refuses to eat.
chemical abuse
Use of chemical substances without regard for accepted practice; dependence on alcohol or drugs
compensation
defense mechanism involving situations of one goal or another goal to achieve success
daydreaming
Defense mechanism of escape; dream-like musing while awake
defense mechanism
Physical or psychological reaction of an organism used in self-defense or to protect self-image
denial
Declaring untrue; refusing to believe. Occurs when a person is first told of a terminal illness and can't escape the reality of death
depression
Psychological condition of sadness, melancholy, gloom, or despair. Occurs when patient realized death will come soon and the will no longer be with their families or be able to complete their goals
development
Changes in the intellectual, mental, emotional, social, and functional skills that occur over time
displacement
Defense mechanism in which feelings about one person are transfered to someone else
early adulthood
Period of development from 20 to 40 years of age.
early childhood
Period of development from 1 to 6 years of age
emotional
Pertaining to feelings or psychological states
esteem
Place a high value on; respect
growth
Measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person's life
hospice
Program designed to provide care for the terminally ill while allowing them to die with dignity
infancy
Period of development from birth to 1 year of age
late adulthood
Period of development beginning at 65 years of age and ending at death
late childhood
Period of development from 6 to 12 years of age
life stages
Stages of growth and development experienced by an individual from birth to death
mental
Pertaining to the mind
middle adulthood
Period of development from 40 to 65 years of age
motivated
Stimulated into action; incentive to act
needs
Lack of something required or desired; urgent want or desire
physical
Of or pertaining to the body
physiological needs
Basic physical or biological needs required by every human being to sustain life
projection
Defense mechanism in which an individual places the blame for his or her actions on someone else or circumstances
puberty
Period of growth and development during which secondary sexual characteristics begin to develop
rationalization
Defense mechanism involving the use of a reasonable or acceptable excuse as an explanation for behavior
regression
A defense mechanism that involves retreating to a previous developmental level that provided more safety and security than the current level the individual is experienced
repression
Defense mechanism involving the transfer of painful or unacceptable idea, feelings, or thoughts into the subconscious
right-to-die
A legal right under the Patient Self-Determination Act that allows an individual to determine whether or not to accept medical care to continue life
safety
The need to be free from anxiety and fear, and the need to feel secure in the environment
satisfaction
Feeling of pleasure or fulfillment
self-actualization
People have obtained their full potential, or they are what they want to be
sexuality
People's feelings concerning their masculine/feminine natures, their ability to give and receive love and affection, and their roles in reproduction of a species.
social
The interactions and relationships with other people
suicidal
Killing oneself
suppression
Defense mechanism used by an individual who is aware of unacceptable feelings or thoughts but refuse to deal with them
terminal illness
A disease that cannot be cured and will result in death
withdrawal
Defense mechanism in which an individual either ceases to communicate or physically removes self from situation
Infancy
progression from self-centeredness concept to recognition of others in evnironment
Older Adulthood
Ego Integrity versus Despair
Adolescence
social development usually involves spending less time with family and more time with peer groups
Early Adulthood
frequently the most productive life stage with physical development basically complete
Infancy
trust versus mistrust
Late Adulthood
physical development is on the decline, and all body systems are usually affected
Toddler
autonomy versus shame and doubt
Early Childhood
learn bladder and bowel control
young adulthood
intimacy versus isolation
Late childhood
most of their primary teeth are lost, and permanent teeth erupt
Middle Adulthood
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Adoloscence
secondary sexual characteristics develop in both males and females
School Age
Industry veruses Inferiority
Early Adulthood
deals with independence, makers careers choices, selects a marital partner, and starts a family
Middle Adulthood
females experience menopause, and males may experience the male climacteric
Adolescence
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Preschool
Initiative vs. Guilt
Moro Reflex (startle reflex)
reflex to a loud noise or sudden movement
Rooting Reflex
a slight touch on the cheek causes the mouth to open
sucking reflex
caused by a slight touch to the lips
grasp reflex
infants can grasp an object placed in the hand
Self-actualization
means that people have obtained their full potentials, or that they are what they want to be (know who you are)