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2 - Factors that influence development Flashcards

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Difference between nature and nurture

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Nature - before being born, biological influences
Nurture - after being born, environmental influences

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Difference between biological and environmental influences

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Biological - result of the way we have been made
Environmental - happened or happening to a child that will affect their development

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Nature
What are the biological influences?

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Genetic - if there are extra/less genes it can cause health problems
Inherited characteristics - aspects of a child’s health and development can be traced back to their biological family

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Nurture
What are the environmental influences?

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Needs - wether the child’s basic needs have been met
Taught - what the child have been taught by the carers

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Debate - how nature and nurture impact child development

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  • both nature and nurture come together to influence a child’s development
  • eg - child born gene responsible for eczema (only flares up when stressed) - adults find ways of making the child feel less stressed
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Effects of biological factors

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Inherited - affect the child’s look
Health - some health conditions can be biological - eg. eczema can be uncomfortable which can prevent children from from sleeping at night

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Examples of environmental factors

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Child’s experience of
- people
- places
- relationships
- situations
- circumstances

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Examples of opportunities that a child could have living in an urban area

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  • swimming
  • ice skating
  • cinemas
  • museums
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Examples of opportunities that a child could have living in a rural area

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  • learn about nature
  • more time outdoors
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Examples of some socio-economic factors

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High income earners - choices of living, what they can provide for their child (clothes, education)
Low income earners - harder to afford clothes, holidays, etc

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How can a child’s home affect their development

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  • bigger home can mean more space (could have a pet)
  • smaller home might not be able to have friends round, if rented may not be able to have a pet
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Abuse - effect on child’s development

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  • effect social and emotional development (feel unloved, hard to trust people)
  • effect physical development if physical abuse
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Neglect - effect on child’s development

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  • not looked after properly
  • more health problems
  • parents don’t keep children clean, feed or keep them safe
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Drugs/alcohol - effect on child’s development

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  • if parents using drugs/alcohol they may not meet child’s basic needs or give them love/affection
  • effects social and emotional development
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Healthy diet - effects on child’s development

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  • meets child’s nutritional needs
  • helps children fight infection
  • important for growth and energy
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Poor diet - effects on child’s development

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  • food that has high fat and sugars
  • more calories then needed
  • cause tooth decay
  • struggle to fight infection
  • overweight so physical development harder
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What are the 2 types of stimulation

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  • language-rich environment - chat to responsive adults, share books, listen to stories
  • play experiences - play indoors, explore outdoors, range of resources
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Why is having a positive relationship with an adult is important

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  • gives children confidence
  • what loving and caring means
  • learn to manage their feelings
  • feel valued and safe
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5 examples of short-term effects of biological factors

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  • limited learning opportunities - listening problems
  • limited concentration when at childcare setting - health conditions
  • withdrawn social behaviour - not be able to spend time with other children affect social development
  • insecure parental attachment - parents find it hard to bond with child
  • secure parental attachment - develop good bonds with parents
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6 examples of long-term effects of biological factors

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  • reduced educational attainment - missed to much school, hard to concentrate
  • limited range of career choices - health conditions, unqualified
  • declining growth - inherited conditions affect body’s ability to grow
  • mental illness - feeling different (loses their confidence), mental illnesses
  • difficulty managing feelings - emotional development affected, missed out socialising, might not have strong bonds with key adults
  • meeting/not meeting milestones - medical conditions, missed opportunities, learning difficulties
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6 examples of short-term effects of environmental factors on health and development

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  • weight gain - poor diet, not able to exercise much
  • illness and deficiencies - unhealthy diet, neglected/abused, housing conditions
  • positive feelings of wellbeing - positive relationships, opportunities for stimulation, safe housing
  • meeting milestones - basic needs, opportunities for stimulation
  • not meeting milestones - not meeting basic needs, effects the development sequence
  • secure/insecure parental attachment - physical affection (effect social/emotional development), secure attachment more likely if parents have healthy lifestyle
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8 examples of long-term effects of environmental factors on health on development

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  • limited range of career choices - low confidence, lack of stimulation
  • healthy body weight - healthy diet, opportunities for exercise
  • nutritional deficiency - neglect, unhealthy diet
  • pain - physical abuse
  • successful education - positive relationships, provision of education, basic needs met
  • meeting milestones - basic needs met, healthy diet
  • not meeting milestones - basic needs unmet, lack of exercise, neglect
  • positive emotional wellbeing - positive relationships, opportunities for interaction
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What are the different types of transitions

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  • expected transitions
  • unexpected transitions
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Meaning of transition

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The change from one stage or state to another

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Description/examples of expected transitions

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Transitions that adults know will happen, prepare children for them
EG - birth of sibling, moving home, toilet training

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Description/examples of unexpected transitions

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Transitions which is sudden for a child
EG - death of family, divorce

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What are the effects on a child’s physical development caused by transitions (7)

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  • loss/increase of appetite
  • sleeping patterns
  • wetting
  • new fine/gross motor skills
  • regression/independence with self-care routines
  • ill health
  • access to new healthy food choices
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What are the effects on a child’s cognitive development caused by transitions (5)

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  • difficulty understanding the concept of change
  • lack of concentration
  • learning from new experiences
  • developing skills to deal with new challenges
  • affecting healthy brain development
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What are the effects on a child’s language development caused by transitions (4)

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  • unable to express needs and feelings
  • regress in ability to communicate with others
  • delays in speech
  • new environment results in new language skills
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What are the effects on a child’s social and emotional development caused by transitions (3)

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  • showing strong feelings/emotions
  • affecting emotional wellbeing
  • experiencing new interactions
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What are the 3 main strategies to support the child during transitions

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  • build positive relationship
  • adopt a child-centred approach
  • provide experiences for expression
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How can you build a positive relationship with your child (6)

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  • be sensitive to needs
  • show respect
  • share information
  • use effective communication
  • establish care routines
  • set clear boundaries
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What are 3 ways of showing a child-centred approach

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  • have realistic expectations of the child’s needs and interests
  • find out about child’s interests
  • maintain consistency in care
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What are 3 experiences for expression to help children show and talk about their emotions

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  • imaginative play
  • sensory experiences
  • sharing books with the child
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How can you support a child who is starting a new childcare setting

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  • visit the setting prior to starting
  • keyworker visits the child at home
  • read books
  • role play
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How can you support a child who is having a new sibling

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  • play with dolls and prams
  • read books
  • visit family with small baby
  • child choose toys for baby
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How can you support a child who is going to a planned hospital appointment

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  • visit hospital prior
  • watch tv programmes about going
  • dressing up and play
  • look at websites
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How can you support a child going through bereavement of a family/friends

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  • read books
  • create memory box
  • talk about someone who has died
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How can you support a child going through a change to the family

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  • create opportunities for discussion
  • create a family tree
  • read books about different families
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How can you support a child going through a family structure and separation issues

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  • access help from professionals
  • read books about the situation
  • try spend time together as a family
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