C9 A focus on adulthood AOS1

Question 1

Perceptions

Answer 1

The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.

Question 2

List factors that can influence or impact individual perceptions

Answer 2

Perceptions can be impacted by factors such as other people’s opinions, the way the media portrays people in the lifespan stage, and a person’s values.

Question 3

Early adulthood perception

Answer 3

Perceptions are similar to those of youth and perceived as being at their physical peak, being a responsible citizen and contributing to their society by being productively employed. Youth may perceive adults of this age as being judgmental and lacking understanding.

Question 4

Middle adulthood perception

Answer 4

Some similarities in perceptions with early adulthood, but they are viewed as having passed their physical peak. Perceived as experienced and viewed as their parental roles if any. Youth typically perceive this group as being ‘out of touch’.

Question 5

Late adulthood perceptions

Answer 5

Perceived as being wise and experienced, as a source of information and expertise, resistant to change, and complaining frequently. Negative perceptions are influenced by the media (e.g. trouble learning new skills).

Question 6

Respect

Answer 6

The concern or consideration for the feelings, wishes, opinions, rights and needs of others.

Question 7

Belonging

Answer 7

The sense of feeling a part of something, connectedness to other people or being involved in a community.

Question 8

Affection

Answer 8

The feeling and showing of emotions of love, support and care towards a person.

Question 9

Describe a respectful relationship

Answer 9

Respectful relationships allow each person to make their own choices, foster feelings of self-worth and nurture happiness, and allow each person to feel safe and to be themselves without fear or without being put down or hurt.

Question 10

List some changes that occur when you become a parent

Answer 10

Changes in roles and relationships, including less time to spend with your partner, changes in a financial situation with increased financial costs, and adjustments to your normal routine due to having to take more than just two people into account.

Question 11

Explain the cost of time on having children

Answer 11

The cost of becoming a parent is not just financial but is also a cost in time as the demands on your time increase and the needs of your children take priority (e.g. change in sleeping patterns with a baby needing feeding every few hours).

Question 12

Explain the cost of energy on having children

Answer 12

The cost of becoming a parent is not just financial but is also a cost of energy. Energy levels of parents change as they need to respond to the demands of parenthood, which tends to revolve around the child.

Question 13

Explain the cost of work and career on having children

Answer 13

Having a baby impacts the working life of both parents therefore the timing of when to have a baby is a consideration based on where they are in their chosen career.

Question 14

Responsibilities of parents

Answer 14

The main responsibilities of parents include to love protect, ensuring a sense of security. To listen and support, and provide guidance, and to teach values, morals, and behaviours.

Question 15

What are some causes of infertility?

Answer 15

Causes of infertility include the structure or function of the reproductive system, problems with the production of eggs or sperm, and hormonal and immune conditions.

Question 16

Maternal child health services

Answer 16

A service provided by the government to assist parents to raise healthy children at no cost to families with one or more children under school age. Offers a series of consultations, and opportunities for parents to get advice (e.g. maternal health, nutrition, immunisation etc).

Question 17

Triple P program

Answer 17

Assists parents with the job or parenting and gives parents the skills they need to prevent problems developing in their children. It equips parents with strategies to create a supportive family, resolve conflict, and encourage appropriate behaviour in their children.

Question 18

Name the treatment option for infertility

Answer 18

In vitro fertilisation (IVF)

Question 19

List other services and supports available for parents

Answer 19

Playgroup Victoria, Parentline, and Child First

Question 20

Emotional HWB

Answer 20

Relates to the ability to express feelings in a positive way. It is about the positive management and expression of emotional actions and reactions as well as the ability to display resilience. Emotional health and wellbeing is the degree to which you feel emotionally secure and relaxed in everyday life.

Question 21

Social HWB

Answer 21

Relates to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations. Social health and wellbeing are supported by strong communication skills, empathy for others and a sense of personal responsibility.