Thanatology Lesson 1.1

Attachment, Loss and Greif

Motivation

The process that initiates, directs and sustains behavior satisfying physiological and psychological need.

Psychiatrist

A medical Dr. who has completed specialized training in the field of mental health, such as a psychiatric residency.

Psychoanalysis

A therapy through which one seeks to bring unconscious desires into consciousness and make it possible to resolve conflicts, which usually date back to early childhood experiences.

Psychologist

The individuals who have a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology, but re not medical Drs.

Psychology

The science of human behavior and mental processes.

Psychotherapy

Specific psychological technique used to facilitate positive changes in a person’s personality, behavior and adjustment.

Selt-Esteem

The degree of regard a person holds for himself.

psychologist - Have a doctor of philosophy in psychology but are not medical Doctors.

psychiatrist - Medical Dr’s with specialized training in mental health.

Differentiate between a psychologist and a psychiatrist

• Pysicological Needs

• Safety

• Love and belonging

• Esteem

• Self-Actualization

Name the 5 Stages of Maslow’s Hierarchy

The need for interpersonal behavior. Examples: Friendship, intimacy, trust, acceptance, being part of a group.

Describe what Maslow classified as the belonging needs with some examples.

Describe what Maslow classified as the esteem needs.

The need to be a unique person with self-respect and respect from others.

Self-Actualization

What a person is “born to do” relates to what Hierarchy of Needs?