Exam questions

Question 1

Ahmet and his friends often play football together.

State 2 examples of gross motor skills that Ahmet might develop through playing football.

Answer 1

Select 2 from below list:

Running
Walking
Throwing
Kicking
Jumping
Catching/picking up

Question 2

Define the term social play

Answer 2

Play that involves interaction with another child/person
or
playing with other children

Question 3

Identify 2 benefits of play for social development.

Answer 3

Meet new people
make friends
builds friendships
strengthens existing friendships
teamwork
learn to share/take turns

Question 4

Almas is 17 years old and has a number of close friends at school.
Give 2 benefits of having close friends for Almas’ emotional development.

Answer 4

Two from

Contentment/happiness
Someone to talk to
Builds self esteem
Increased confidence
improved self image
feelings of security/support
Companionship/company

Question 5

Identify three features that indicate that people are ageing. (3 Marks)

Answer 5

Any three from:
Lower energy levels.
Hearing and sight may start to decline.
Skin becomes less elastic and wrinkles become more noticeable.
Hair becomes greyer and some men may lose their hair and become bald.
Most women go through the MENOPAUSE in this life stage between the ages of 45 -55. Women produce less oestrogen and the menstrual cycle eventually stops.
For men the production of live sperm decreases with the reduction in testosterone.

Question 6

Explain what is meant by the term ‘mid life crisis’ (4 Marks)

Answer 6

Include a Definition: A dramatic period of self doubt caused by the passing of youth and the move into later adulthood.
Plus 2/3 points from list below
Some try to recapture their youth by behaving in similar ways to those in early adulthood.
They may dress younger.
Start to go out more.
They may wish to try new things.
Make irrational purchases, such as sports cars.

Question 7

Explain why middle adulthood may be a time of opportunity for Jozef and Kamilla (4 marks)

Answer 7

Daughter has moved out: no one other than themselves to consider at home.
May have reduced hours at work so more social time or time together.
Mortgage may be paid off and less people in house generates lower bills so have more disposable income.
Less people in house generates less housework = more free time to enjoy life.
May return to education.
No childcare issues.
Quality time can be spent with grandchild.

Question 8

In what ways are the social lives of Jozef and Kamilla different from Beata’s social life? (6 Marks)

Answer 8

Try to give at least 3 points with +/- considerations for each point from Beata and her parents points of view
Jozef and Kamilla only need to consider each other when planning social activities where Beata has a partner and a small baby to consider and plan care for.
Energy levels of each may be low, Jozef and Kamilla due to age and Beata due to lack of sleep.
Money: Jozef and Kamilla may have more disposable income as mortgage may be paid off and less people in house generates lower bills, Whereas Beata could be home all day with the baby and need the heating on to keep warm or she may need to work and pay childcare on top of all the other expenses of a child and home.
Childcare: Jozef and Kamilla no longer need to consider this where Beata does.
Time of Day: Beata may socialise with the baby at parent and baby groups instead of going out in the evening.
Activities: due to reduced physical capabilities of the body Jozef and Kamilla may do less strenuous social activities than Beata who is much younger.