Factors affecting Growth and Development Flashcards
What factors did Gesell believe affected growth and development? What part of the nature/nurture debate was he in favour of? What is his theory called?
Development across the lifespan is a result of genetic or inherited factors part of the nature debate. Maturation theory.
What factors did Bandura believe affected growth and development? What part of the nature/nurture debate was he in favour of? What is his theory called?
Development across the lifespan is a result of environmental factors part of the nurture debate. Social learning theory.
What is the stress-diathesis model? Which part of the nature/nurture debate was it in favour of?
The model works out how both the person’s genetic make up, what was inherited and the life events they experience can predict the vulnerability of a person developing a certain disorder. It believes both nature and nurture work together to affect development.
Can you name a genetic disease and explain how it affects growth and development?
Cystic fibrosis, brittle bone disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), Huntington’s disease, Klinefelter’s syndrome, Down’s syndrome, colour blindness, Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
What are the main biological factors affecting growth and development?
Genetic predispositions/disorders to particular conditions, susceptibility to diseases, foetal alcohol syndrome, effects of maternal infections and lifestyle/diet during pregnancy, congenital defects.
Can you name a susceptible disease and explain how it affects growth and development?
Cancer, high blood cholesterol and diabetes.
What are the main environmental factors affecting growth and development?
Exposure to pollution, poor housing conditions, access to health and social care services.
What are the main social factors affecting growth and development?
Family dysfunction, bullying, effects of culture, religion and belief.
What are the main economic factors affecting growth and development?
Income and expenditure, employment status, education, lifestyle.
Can you name a disorder associated with the environment and explain how it affects growth and development?
Respiratory disorders, cardiovascular problems, allergies, hypothermia and anxiety and depression.
Can you name a specific example associated with social factors and explain how it affects growth and development?
Parental divorce or separation, sibling rivalry, parenting style, effects of bullying on self-esteem, self-harm, suicide, beliefs that may prevent medical intervention, dietary restrictions.
Can you name a specific example associated with economic factors and explain how it affects growth and development?
Income and expenditure, employment status, education, lifestyle.
