Unit 2- Basic needs terms

Question 1

Define Basic Human Needs

Answer 1

All people have the same basic needs for life. basic needs include food, water, shelter, protection form the environment, and love.

Question 2

Define Cognitive

Answer 2

The ability to think, reason, make decisions, and have memory.

Question 3

Define development

Answer 3

The increase in mental, emotional, and social skills.

Question 4

Define developmental tasks

Answer 4

Social, emotional, and psychological tasks that are expected to happen at different stages of life.

Question 5

Define dignity

Answer 5

the quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect; promoting self-esteem and self-worth

Question 6

Define growth

Answer 6

Physical changes that occur in the body such as increase in size and strength.

Question 7

Define intervention

Answer 7

Actions taken to prevent harm or improve functioning

Question 8

Define Maslow/s hierarchy of human needs

Answer 8

Five levels of human needs. The most basic physiological needs that are required for survival must be met before advancing to secondary needs such as safety, love and belonging, and self-esteem.

Question 9

Define self-actualization

Answer 9

The highest level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs that includes reaching your highest potential.

Question 10

Define self-esteem

Answer 10

A person’s overall feelings of value and self-worth