HNR 1032: Social and Behavioral Science for Nursing - Week 1

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering psychological concepts, domains and periods of development, Freud's psychoanalytic and psychosexual theory, and Erikson's psychosocial stages for nursing practice.

Psychology

The scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.

Behavior

Actions or responses of an individual to internal or external stimuli.

Perception

How individuals interpret sensory information.

Emotion

A psychological and physiological response to experiences.

Cognition

Mental processes such as thinking, memory, problem solving, and decision making.

Motivation

Internal drive that directs goal-oriented behavior.

Personality

Stable patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

Attention

The ability to focus on specific information.

Learning

The process of acquiring knowledge, skills, or behaviors.

Overt Behavior

Visible, observable actions.

Covert Behavior

Hidden mental processes that are not directly observable.

Conscious Behavior

Actions, thoughts, and feelings occurring within an individual's awareness.

Unconscious Behavior

Psychological processes and actions operating outside of conscious awareness.

Voluntary Behavior

Controlled, deliberate actions chosen by an individual.

Involuntary Behavior

Automatic body processes that occur without deliberate conscious control.

Physical Development

A domain of human development encompassing body growth, brain development, motor skills, and physical health.

Cognitive Development

A domain of human development encompassing thinking, memory, problem solving, and language.

Emotional and Social Development

A domain of human development encompassing emotions, relationships, self-concept, and social skills.

Prenatal Period

The developmental period from conception to birth.

Infancy & Toddlerhood

The period of human development lasting from birth to 3 years.

Early Childhood

The period of human development lasting from 3 to 6 years.

Middle Childhood

The period of human development lasting from 6 to 11 years.

Adolescence

The period of human development spanning from 11 years to adulthood.

Theory

An organized set of ideas used to explain and predict behavior.

Conscious (Level of Consciousness)

Thoughts and feelings that an individual is actively aware of.

Preconscious

Information that is not in immediate awareness but can easily be recalled.

Unconscious (Level of Consciousness)

Hidden memories, desires, and fears that influence behavior outside of awareness.

Id

The primitive part of personality driven by the pleasure principle, seeking immediate satisfaction.

Ego

The rational component of personality that operates on the reality principle and mediates between the id and reality.

Superego

The component of personality serving as the moral conscience, reflecting societal rules and values.

Life Instinct (Eros)

A biological drive proposed by Freud that motivates survival, reproduction, and pleasure.

Death Instinct (Thanatos)

A drive proposed by Freud that directs aggression and destructive behavior.

Libido

Psychic energy related to pleasure, survival drives, and relationships.

Oral Stage

Freud's first psychosexual stage (birth to 1 year) in which the libido is focused on the mouth as a source of pleasure; obtaining gratification from a mother figure is critical.

Anal Stage

Freud's second psychosexual stage (1 to 3 years) where libido centers on the anus, and toilet training creates conflict between biological urges and societal demands.

Phallic Stage

Freud's third psychosexual stage (3 to 6 years) where libido centers on the genitals; resolution of the Oedipus or Electra complex results in identification with the same-sex parent and superego development.

Latent Period

Freud's fourth psychosexual stage (6 to 12 years) where libido is quiet and psychic energy is invested in schoolwork and play with same-sex peers.

Genital Stage

Freud's fifth psychosexual stage (12 years and older) where puberty reawakens sexual instincts as youths seek mature sexual relationships and pursue reproduction.

Trust vs Mistrust

Erikson's first psychosocial stage (ages 0-1) where the core crisis centers on establishing basic trust.

Autonomy vs Shame

Erikson's second psychosocial stage (ages 2-3) where the core crisis centers on achieving independence.

Initiative vs Guilt

Erikson's third psychosocial stage (ages 3-5) where the core crisis focuses on taking initiative and developing purpose.

Industry vs Inferiority

Erikson's fourth psychosocial stage (ages 6-11) where the core crisis centers on developing competence.

Identity vs Role Confusion

Erikson's fifth psychosocial stage (ages 12-20) where the primary crisis centers on identity formation.

Intimacy vs Isolation

Erikson's sixth psychosocial stage (young adult) where the central crisis centers on building intimate relationships.

Generativity vs Stagnation

Erikson's seventh psychosocial stage (adulthood) where the crisis focuses on making a contribution to society and future generations.

Ego Integrity vs Despair

Erikson's eighth psychosocial stage (older age) where the crisis centers on life reflection and evaluation.