Developmental Psychology and Health Notes

Vocabulary flashcards generated directly from the psychology and medical notes covering developmental stages, aging, disorders, and health concepts.

Physiological Needs

1st level of Maslow's Hierarchy: Basic needs

Safe + Secure Needs

2nd level of Maslow's Hierarchy: Protection + Defense

Love and Belonging Needs

3rd level of Maslow's Hierarchy: partner, family, community

Esteem Needs

4th level of Maslow's Hierarchy: Respected, success, admired by others

Self-Actualization Needs

5th level of Maslow's Hierarchy: Becoming own unique self

Identity v. Role Confusion

Erikson's 5th Stage: Adolescence, "Who am I?"

Identity Elements (RPEV)

Religious, political, ethnic, vocational (career)

Religious Identity

One of the four identity elements in RPEV

Political Identity

One of the four identity elements in RPEV

Ethnic Identity

One of the four identity elements in RPEV

Vocational Identity

Career aspect of identity; one of the four identity elements in RPEV

Emotional Identity

Moods, emotional experiences

Intimacy v. Isolation

Erikson's 6th Stage: young adulthood, developing close relationships

Fluid Intelligence

Spontaneous ability to think quickly

Schizophrenia

Disorder characterized by loss of thought process (famous ex. Vincent Van Gogh)

Sarcoma

Cancer of connective tissue

Glaucoma

Buildup of fluid in eye; damages optic nerve

Macular Degeneration

Deterioration of retina

Jack Kervorkian

Euthanasia proponent "Dr. Death"

Oldest Human

122

Elisabeth Kubler Ross

Leader in "Death and Dying" theory; created 5 stages of grief model

Average Lifespan

78-81

Hospice

Care that specializes in supporting end of life due to terminal illness

Gender Differences in Intimacy

Women more intimate/emotional; men less expressive, prone to aggression

Fidelity

Faithfulness

Neurons

Transmit info; nerve cell

Aging (Brain Function)

CAN involve decrease in brain function (processing speed, memory, reaction time)

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Brain damage caused by external physical force

Subdural Hematoma

Blood collects between dura mater + brain

HIV

Virus attacks immune system

Substance Abuse Pathway (Alcohol)

Alcohol -> B1 deficiency (thiamine) -> Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (cognitive problems; brain cells die)

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

Cognitive problems where brain cells die; linked to B1 deficiency (thiamine) from alcohol abuse

Presbyopia

Age-related difficulty focusing on nearby objects (old eyes can't see CLOSE)

Cataracts

Clouding of eye's lens

Lasik

Laser procedure, reshapes cornea to correct vision

PRK

Laser vision-correction also reshaping cornea

Hearing (Aging)

Aging can change hearing; making it hard to hear higher pitches

Vertebrae Condense

Aging -> vertebral compression/height loss

Prostate Gland

Walnut sized gland in males; below bladder

PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)

Blood test to evaluate prostate health

Menopause

End of periods/reproductive phase; decreased estrogen + progesterone

Hysterectomy

Removal of uterus

Andropause

Age-related decline of testosterone in males

Erectile Dysfunction

Difficulty getting + maintaining erection

Crystallized Intelligence

Knowledge + skills accumulated through experience

Type A

Impatient, ambitious, competitive

Type B

Relaxed, patient, less competitive

Narcissist

Displayed self-importance, entitlement, need for admiration

Bipolar Disorder

Episodes of mood elevation/mania + depression

Hypertension

High blood pressure

Hypotension

Low blood pressure

Sleep Apnea

Interruptions of breathing during sleep

Narcolepsy

Excessive daytime sleepiness + sudden sleep attacks

Neurocognitive Disorders (NCD)

Disorders involving decline functioning

Alzheimer's Disease

NCD causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, functioning -> ex. Ronal Reagan

Parkinson's Disease

NCD causing tremors, rigidity, slowed movement -> ex. Muhammad Ali, Michael J. Fox

Lewy Body Disease

NCD w/ abnormal Lewy bodies -> ex. Robin Williams

Spinal Stenosis

Narrowing of spine

Euthanasia

Mercy killing; Oregon #1 user in state

5 Stages of Grief

Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance

Denial

1st stage in the 5 Stages of Grief model

Anger

2nd stage in the 5 Stages of Grief model

Bargaining

3rd stage in the 5 Stages of Grief model

Depression

4th stage in the 5 Stages of Grief model

Acceptance

5th stage in the 5 Stages of Grief model

Weight Facts (Adult Overweight Rate)

2/3 adults are overweight

Falls (Ages 65+ Rate)

Ages 65+ approximately 1/4 experience a fall

Erikson's 5th Stage

Identity v. Role Confusion (Adolescence, "Who am I?")

Erikson's 6th Stage

Intimacy v. Isolation (young adulthood, developing close relationships)

Thiamine (B1)

Vitamin deficient in alcohol-related substance abuse, leading to Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome