Social

Question 1

Infancy (0-2 years old)

Answer 1

• Closely linked to communication and emotional development
• Naturally inclined to interact with others through smiling and eye contact
• Mimicking facial expressions and gestures
• Learning social skills through play

Question 2

Early childhood (3-8 years old)

Answer 2

• Closely linked to intellectual development, communication and emotional development
• Learning social skills through friendships and formal relationships
• Learning social skills through play

Question 3

Adolescence (9-18 years old)

Answer 3

• Closely linked to intellectual development and emotional development
• Widening social circle
• Exploring the world and seeking out exciting activities
• May have very strong bonds with friends
• May explore intimate and sexual relationships
• Increasing number of formal relationships

Question 4

Early adulthood (19-45 years old)

Answer 4

• Wider social circle
• May have more financial security to socialise
• Strong bonds with friends and family
• May have intimate and sexual relationships
• Increasing number of formal relationships
• Networks with work colleagues

Question 5

Middle adulthood (46-65 years old)

Answer 5

• Wider social circle
• May have more financial security to socialise
• Strong bonds with friends and family
• Intimate and sexual relationships continue
• Multiple formal relationships
• Networks with work colleagues

Question 6

Later adulthood (65+ years old)

Answer 6

• Wider social circle
• May have more financial security to socialise
• Strong bonds with friends and family
• Intimate and sexual relationships