Economic factors affecting human growth and development

Question 1

What is absolute poverty?

Answer 1

-Not being able to afford the essential resources like food, shelter and warmth.

Question 2

What is relative poverty?

Answer 2

-Can afford basic resources but not much else.

Question 3

What are the effects of poverty on development?

Answer 3

• On average live 8 years less than those on high income.

- Children born in poorer areas weigh less.

Question 4

What are the physical impacts of a job?

Answer 4

• Manual work=better exercise and so less at risk of obesity.
• Can afford better nutrition.

Question 5

What are the intellectual impacts of a job?

Answer 5

• New skills/knowledge.
• Training and new qualifications.
• New tasks.
• Problem solving skills.

Question 6

What are the emotional impacts of a job?

Answer 6

• Sense of achievement and proud feeling.
• Valued and respected.
• High self-concept.
• Stress and pressure.

Question 7

What are the social impacts of a job?

Answer 7

• New friends.
• Less isolated.
• Gain communication skills.
• Activities at work and social events.

Question 8

What are the physical effects of having a high income?

Answer 8

• Better nutrition.
• Can afford to go to the gym.
• Afford new clothes and a house.
• Private healthcare.

Question 9

What are the intellectual effects of having high income?

Answer 9

• Holidays=learn about cultures.
• Afford new resources for school and work.
• Can go on trips and have more opportunities.
• More likely to achieve well in school.

Question 10

What are the emotional effects of having high income?

Answer 10

• Happier and better quality of life.
• High self-confidence and self-esteem.
• Proud and successful.
• Less likely to become depressed and have anxiety.

Question 11

What are the social effects of having high income?

Answer 11

• Going on holidays.
• Can go out with friends.
• Less socially isolated.
• Can afford activities like golf, swimming etc.