Life event affecting human growth and development

Question 1

What are expected life events and examples?

Answer 1

• Predictable, and is normal when it happens.

- E.g. marriage, puberty, getting a job, menopause.

Question 2

What are unexpected life events and examples?

Answer 2

• Unpredictable, and not normal when it happens.

- E.g. car accident, sudden death of relative, being made redundant.

Question 3

What theory links to life events and stress?

Answer 3

-Holmes-Rahe Scale Readjustment rating scale.

Question 4

What is a stress level?

Answer 4

• Automated response in dealing with challenging situations.
• Experienced when person believes the demands exceed persons ability.
• Body flooded with hormones=raised heart rate, higher BP, energy boost.
• FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE.

Question 5

What causes stress?

Answer 5

• School work and job.
• Friends and family.
• Financial issues.
• Death of family member.

Question 6

What are the effects of stress?

Answer 6

• Skin problems=eczema and acne.
• Respiratory problems=asthma, breathlessness.
• Digestive system=loss of appetite.
• High BP.
• Issues with mood.
• Indecisive decisions, impaired judgement and making errors.