Ch.8 Human Growth & Development

The major purpose of hospice care is to provide

• care and comfort to dying patients

• prolong life by using the latest medical advances

• a facility for dying patients to live and receive care

• support for families of patients who are terminally ill

Which of the following is an example of self-actualization in Maslow's hierarchy

• Meeting one's personal goals and providing support to others

• Being loved and receiving affection from others

• Feeling secure, safe, and free from anxiety

• Feeling worthwhile and approved by others

What is the definition of social development?

• changes in body growth

• development of secondary sexual characteristics

• interactions and relationships with people

• learning to solve problems and make judgments

When referring to life stages, the term development refers to

• physical growth, such as height and weight

• changes in mental, emotional, social, and functional skills

• the rate at which an individual matures

• the needs that individuals must meet

The fastest and most dramatic changes in growth and development typically take place during

• the first year of life

• toddlerhood

• adolescence

• older adulthood

Feelings of sadness and despair are characteristic of which stage of grief?

• Anger

• Depression

• Acceptance

• Denial

Why might a person hesitate to take a job with prestige and a high salary in a hospital located in an area with a high crime rate?

• The person has low self-esteem

• The person has doubts about his or her qualifications for the position

• The person is concerned about making friends at the new hospital

• Personal safety concerns are more important than money and prestige

What is the major life event that happens for toddlers?

• Feeding

• Love relationships

• Toilet training

• Independence

What is the major life event that occurs during preschool

• Feeding

• Peers

• Toilet Training

• Independence

The "why me?" stage of grief is called...

• acceptance

• denial

• anger

• bargaining