General Studies Flashcards
What does PIES stand for?
Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Social
What is the difference between a Gross and a Fine Motor Skill?
Gross Motor Skills is the movement of the large limbs of the body, e.g crawling and walking.
Fine Motor Skills is the movement of hands and fingers, e.g. writing and painting.
What effects can a peer group have on an individual?
It can influence their beliefs and general behaviour and also change the way they view social situations.
What is meant by the term language development?
Language development is the process in which children go through as they learn to communicate with others using words speech.
What age range is Middle Adulthood?
47-65
Identify three features that indicate people are ageing
Menopause, Loss of elasticity in the skin, Grey hair, Lower energy levels, Sensory decline (Hearing and sight), Memory loss
At which life stage does puberty occur?
Adolescence
Identify three fine motor skills a 6 year would be able to perform?
Get dressed, open presents, draw, eat with a knife and fork, tie shoe laces.
What age range is Early Childhood?
3-8
What is meant by the term Mid-life Crisis?
A dramatic period of self doubt caused by the passing of youth and the move into later adulthood.
In which age range does Menopause usually occur?
45-55
In which age range is Dementia most likely to occur?
Later Adulthood, 65+
What activities can help prevent Dementia?
Puzzles, Quizzes, Crosswords and Sudoku; they keep the brain occupied.
At which life stage does an individual learn how to empathise?
Adolescence, specifically age 9.
