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1
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What are the four principles of growth?

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growth rates aren’t constant

different parts of the body grow at different rates

growth rates vary between children

boys usually grow faster than girls

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how do you record growth?

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using centile lines

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What is measured on the body of babies?

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Head circumference, length and weight

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What is a centile chart?

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lines that represent the norms of babies growth

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What is gripping?

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Having strength in fingers and hands to hold an object firmly

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what activity promotes gripping?

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holding a rattle

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what is manipulation?

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movement of objects using fingers and hands such as twisting and turning

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what activity promotes manipulation?

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building blocks

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what is hand-eye coordination?

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control of eye movement at the same time as finger and hand movement

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what activity promotes hand-eye coordination?

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writing

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11
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what can a baby say at 0-3 months?

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gurgles

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12
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what can a baby say at 18 months?

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six to ten words

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what can a child say at 2 years?

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links words together

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what can a child say at 3 years?

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simple sentences

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15
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what can a child say at 8 years?

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can reason and explain

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16
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how do gross motor skills of an infant develop?

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from the head down

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17
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what can a child do at 6 months for gross motor?

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control muscles in their neck and back. they can roll and crawl

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18
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what can a child do at 11-13 months gross motor?

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can stand and walk

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19
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what can a child do at 2 years?

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climb on furniture and kick a ball

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20
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what can a child do at 3 years old? gross

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run

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21
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what can a child do at 4 years old? gross

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kick and throw a ball

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22
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what can a child do at 5 years? gross

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hopscotch

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23
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what can a child do at 6 years? gross

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ride a bike

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24
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what can a child do at 7? gross

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skip

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25
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what can a child do at 8 years? gross

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take part in loads of sports

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26
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what can a child do at 3 years? fine

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hold a pencil

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27
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what can a child do at 4 years? fine

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undo and do up buttons

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28
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what can a child do at 5 years? fine

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dress and undress on their own

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29
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what can a child do at 6 years? fine

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tie shoelaces

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30
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what can a child do at 7 years? fine

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draw in some detail

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31
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what can a child do at 8 years? fine

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excellent control over muscles and writing

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32
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what can a newborn do?

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primitive reflexes e.g. grasping

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33
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what can a child aged 3 months do?

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can lift head and chest when lying on front

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34
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what can a child aged 6 months do?

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roll over and sit up for a short time without support

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what can a child aged 9-10 months do?

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crawl and begin to walk a little

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36
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what can a child aged 18 months do?

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climb on furniture

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37
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what can a child aged 2 and a half years do?

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jump from a low step

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38
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what can a 12 month old baby say?

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imitates simple words

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39
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what can a 9 month old say?

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repeats syllables

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40
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what can a 6 month old baby say?

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echolalia, they repeat the last word they hear

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41
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what can a child say at 4 years?

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uses questions

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42
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what can a child say at 5 years old?

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speech is grammatically correct

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43
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define puberty

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puberty starts when a hormone in the brain sends a signal to the pituitary gland, which releases hormones that stimulate the ovaries and testes

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44
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what is the hormone released in boys and where is it produced?

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testosterone is produced in the testes

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45
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what is the hormone released in girls and where is it produced?

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oestrogen and progesterone produced in the ovaries

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46
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what are primary sexual characteristics?

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they’re related to sex organs that are present at birth and mature when sex hormones are released

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47
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what are secondary sexual characteristics?

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these aren’t linked to reproduction, but they develop when sex hormones are released. they aren’t present at birth

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48
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what are primary sexual characteristics for girls?

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menstruation begins

uterus and vagina grow

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49
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what are primary sexual characteristics for boys?

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penis enlarges

testes enlarge and produce sperm

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50
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what are secondary sexual characteristics for girls?

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growth of arm and pubic hair

breasts enlarge

hips widen

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51
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what are secondary sexual characteristics for boys?

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facial and pubic hair

larynx grows and voice breaks

growth spurt

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52
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what happens to individuals in early adulthood?

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they reach full height and strength

most fertile and can become pregnant

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53
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what happens to women who are between 40-45?

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they reach the end of their reproductive years. its called the PERIMENOPAUSE

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54
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what happens during the menopause?

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there’s a reduction in oestrogen which causes physical and emotional symptoms

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55
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what are the effects of the menopause?

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vaginal dryness

night sweats

mood swings

hot flushes

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56
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what are the signs of ageing?

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greying hair

menstruation ends

loss of height

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57
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define menopause

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natural physiological change experienced in women in middle adulthood

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58
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what is the role of oestrogen?

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regulates ovulation

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59
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what is the role of progesterone?

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implantation of fertilised eggs in the uterus, maintains pregnancy and sexual health

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what does a reduction in oestrogen cause?

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ovaries stop producing eggs

mood swings

night sweats

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what does a reduction in oestrogen and progesterone cause?

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gradually stops menstruation

impacts libido (sex drive)

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62
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what happens to the mind when people age?

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loss of memory

loss of recall

speed of thinking is slower

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63
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what are the types of intellectual development?

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problem solving

moral development

memory

abstract thought and creative thinking

language development

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64
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what happens intellectually to an infant or someone in early childhood?

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rapid intellectual development. 90% of neurone connections are made by 5 years old

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65
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what happens intellectually to someone in early adulthood?

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individuals have gained knowledge and experience

past experiences are used to make judgements. thinking is realistic and logical

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66
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what happens intellectually to someone in later adulthood?

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continue to learn new skills and knowledge. intelligence doesn’t change but short term memory declines

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67
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define attachment

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the emotional bond that is formed between infants and young children and their main carer

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68
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according to Schaffer and Emmerson’s stages of attachment, how do babies respond to people from birth to 3 months?

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respond to any caregiver

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according to Schaffer and Emmerson’s stages of attachment, how do babies respond to people from 4-7 months?

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preference for primary caregivers but accepts care from others

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according to Schaffer and Emmerson’s stages of attachment, how do babies respond to people from 7-9 months?

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seeks comfort from primary caregiver and are unhappy when separated

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71
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according to Schaffer and Emmerson’s stages of attachment, how do babies respond to people aged 10 months onwards?

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begins to develop attachments with others. by 18 months, infants have formed multiple attachments

72
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define self-concept

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its an individuals evaluation of their own self-worth

73
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define self-image

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how individuals view themselves, influenced by how they are perceived by others

74
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define self-esteem

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how individuals value and feel about the knowledge they have of themselves

75
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what are factors that affect self-image and esteem?

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family

friends

achievements

76
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define solo-play (0-2 years)

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infant plays by themselves with toys. they may be aware of other infants are present but don’t attempt to play with them

77
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define parallel play (2-3 years)

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children play alongside others but still play by themselves. they don’t interact with others

78
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define co-operative play (3 years and over)

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children are sharing, talking and playing together

79
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what year does a child begin to make close friendships?

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3 years old

80
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define formal relationship

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develops between non-related individuals e.g. colleagues and teachers.

81
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define intimate relationship

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between in adolescence and new ones form throughout life. they result in greater contentment, emotional security and positive self-image

82
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define informal relationships

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built between individuals and family or significant people

83
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define independence

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involves doing things for oneself and making decisions without relying on others

84
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what is independence influenced by?

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physical disability

culture

health

85
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what are possible negative behaviours due to peer pressure?

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smoking, drugs, bullying

86
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what are possible positive behaviours due to peer pressure?

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studying, eating healthily, taking part in sport

87
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define nature

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the influence of inherited features on development

88
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define nurture

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influence of the environment and nurturing

89
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define genes

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sets of instructions to the cells that determine growth and development

90
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how may pairs of chromosomes are inherited from each parent?

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23 pairs

91
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what is a dominant gene?

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needs only to be passed from one parent for a child t develop a condition

92
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what genetic conditions are caused by a dominant gene?

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brittle bone disease

huntingtons disease

93
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what is a recessive gene?

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must be passed on from both parents for the child to develop the condition

94
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what genetic conditions are caused by a recessive gene?

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cystic fibrosis

PKU

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

95
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what are conditions caused by an abnormality in an individuals chromosomes?

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downs syndrome

klienfelter syndrome

colour blindness

96
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what does ‘genetic susceptibility to disease’ mean?

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means there’s an increased likelihood of developing a disease because of an individuals genetic makeup

97
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what are the other factors that affect disease?

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environmental factors

lifestyle

life events

98
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define condition

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an abnormal state of health that impacts on wellbeing

99
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define disease

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a disorder of the function or structure of the body

100
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define biological factors

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those that affect the development of a living organism

101
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what are poor lifestyle factors that can affect an unborn baby?

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by the mother smoking, drug use, alcohol and poor diet

102
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what are the effects on the baby due to the mothers poor lifestyle choices?

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learning disabilities

long-term health problems

premature birth

103
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which infections can the mother contract that can move through the placenta to the child?

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rubella

cytomegalovirus

104
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what are problems caused by the mother contracting infections while pregnant for the child?

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still birth

miscarriage

health problems

105
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what are the effects of foetal alcohol syndrome?

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small head circumference

facial abnormalities

development delay

106
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what are congenital anomalies?

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defects or anomalies in the developing foetus such as congenital heart disease or club foot

107
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what are factors contributing to congenital anomalies?

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genetic
environmental
infections
nutritional

108
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what are conditions caused by pollutants?

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asthma

heart attack

109
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what are the possible effects of housing conditions?

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damp/mould leads to respiratory disorders

overcrowding- leads to anxiety and depression

poor sanitation- risk of infections

110
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what are characteristics of a dysfunctional family?

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conflict and sibling rivalry

abuse

members don’t carry out responsibilities

111
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what are the reasons for family dysfunction?

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alcohol and drug use

untreated mental illness

parents treat their children how they were brought up

112
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what is the impact of dysfunction?

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negative self-image

difficulty building friendships and relationships

113
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what are effects of parental divorce?

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stress

isolation

increased likelihood or drug or alcohol use

114
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what is the authoritative parenting style?

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children are accepted for who they are and there is mutual love and respect

115
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what is the permissive parenting style?

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parents are indulgent. they don’t attempt to control behaviour

116
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what is the authoritarian parenting style?

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parents control their children

117
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what is the disengaged/ uninvolved parenting style?

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parents are neglectful and show a lack of interest

118
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what are examples of verbal abuse?

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name calling, making hurtful comments

119
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what are the effects of emotional bullying?

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causes psychological hurt such as ignoring, excluding and spreading rumours

120
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what is physical bullying?

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includes hitting, slapping and punching

121
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what is cyber bullying?

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sending hurtful messages on the internet and posting inappropriate photos

122
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what are short term effects of bullying?

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stress/anxiety

eating disorders

withdrawal from school

123
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what are long-term effects of bullying?

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self-harm

increased risk of suicide

poor academic achievement

124
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what does culture influence?

A

dress

diet

relationships

125
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what are examples of lifestyle rules in religion?

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dietary restrictions

fasting

medical interventions

126
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what are positive social and emotional effects of culture and beliefs?

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feel accepted

feel valued

127
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what are negative social ad emotional effects of culture and beliefs?

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people are discriminated against

exclusion

128
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what are economic factors?

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income and expenditure

lifestyle and health

employment status

education

129
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what are examples of life events?

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moving house

leaving home

having children

marriage

130
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what are predictable life events?

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events that are likely to happen to happen to most people

131
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what are examples of predictable life events?

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starting school

starting work

132
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what are unpredictable life events?

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events that aren’t expected

133
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what are examples of unpredictable life events?

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an accident

serious illness

134
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what happens to the heart as we age?

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artery walls narrow due to clogging

the valves inside the heart become stiffer

135
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what are health factors that can cause heart disease?

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obesity

high blood pressure

high blood cholesterol

136
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what are lifestyle factors that can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?

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lack of exercise

alcohol

smoking

137
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what are negative effects of cardiovascular disease in later life?

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loss of independence

depression

anxiety

138
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what are positive effects pf cardiovascular disease in later life?

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closer relationships with family members and friends

choosing to improve lifestyle

139
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what does degeneration of nervous tissue cause?

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decline in short-term memory

reduction of reflexes and movement

140
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define nerves

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pathways that carry messages along the spinal cord between the brain and the different parts of the body

141
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what is Parkinson’s disease?

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affects the neurones in an area of the brain called the substantia nigra

142
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what are physical effects of Parkinson’s disease?

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tremors

mobility

143
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what are cognitive effects of Parkinson’s disease?

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depression

anxiety

impairment in thinking and problem solving

144
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how is taste impacted as you age?

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number of taste buds decrease

less saliva production affecting taste and enjoyment of food

145
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how is touch impacted as you age?

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reduced sensitivity to temperature

reduced sensitivity to injury

146
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how is sight impacted with age?

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vision becomes less sharp

cataracts may develop

147
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how is hearing impacted with age?

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tinnitus

ability to hear high-frequency noises

148
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what does degeneration of sense organs cause?

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loss of independence

anxiety

isolation

low self-image

149
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what is osteoarthritis?

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swelling and pain in joints, damage to the soft tissue around joints and difficulty walking

150
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what is osteoarthritis caused by?

A

obesity

being female

being over 40

151
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define dementia

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used to describe symptoms associated with damage to the function of the brain, such as memory loss

152
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what happens in the early stage of Alzheimers ?

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decline in short term memory

153
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what happens in the later stage of Alzheimers?

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emotional outbursts and language impairment

154
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what happens in the final stage of Alzheimers?

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unable to recognise family members and death

155
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what lifestyle factors increase the likelihood of dementia?

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smoking

unhealthy diet

156
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what is Alzheimers?

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it’s the most common cause of dementia. proteins called plates and tangles build up in the brain.

157
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what support can a person receive in the early stages of Alzheimers?

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medication

158
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what support can a person receive in the later stage of Alzheimers?

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support in the home as well as personal care

159
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what support can a person receive in the final stage of Alzheimers?

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end of life care

160
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what are the physical effects of illness?

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causes pain and discomfort

makes the body less able to fight infections

161
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what are the intellectual effects of illness?

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cause short-term memory loss

cause difficulty in verbal communication

162
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what are the emotional effects of illness?

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cause lack of control of feelings

low self-esteem

163
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what are the social effects of illness?

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reduces opportunity and ability to socialise

affect ability to communicate in a group

164
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what are lifestyle choices that may improve the impact of ill health of older people?

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exercise

healthy diet

medication

165
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what are examples of social changes?

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loss of job and status

losing your own home

death of partner/friends

166
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what is the disengagement theory?

Cumming & Henry, 1961

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older people withdraw from social contact. they disengage due to reduced physical health ad loss of social opportunity

167
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what is the continuity theory?

Bromley

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older people maintain a continuous sense of who they are and continue to adapt the self-concept developed earlier in life

168
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what is the activity theory?

Robert Havinghurst

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older people need to stay mentally and physically active to limit the risks associated with disengagement

169
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how do older people get the most out of life?

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involvement in new activities

development of new relationships

170
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what is provision for older people needed for?

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loss of independence

prevention of isolation

loss of mobility

171
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what type of provision is available?

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acute care

psychological care

end-of-life care

172
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how are older people helped to stay healthy?

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health monitoring and screening

looking after the elderly in the winter

provision of social and leisure activities

173
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what is formal healthcare?

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private and voluntary

174
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what is informal health care?

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provided by family, community or religious groups

175
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what is the impacts of the percentage rise in older people on the economy?

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health and welfare

pension costs

employment

housing

176
Q

what are government responses of the economy?

A

raising the retirement age

making it easier for older people to stay in work

177
Q

what are the pressures on services?

A

advances in medicine that help people to live longer

families being unable or less willing to care for older family members at home

Health And Social (3 decks)

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