Social Development And Independence

Question 1

The development of independence through the life stages

Answer 1

Infancy
-depends on others for care
- will play alone but like the closeness of a relative
Early childhood
- develops the necessary skills to become more independent in personal care
- can make limited decisions
Adolescence
-enjoys freedom and makes independence decisions but emotions may affect this ability
- can be influenced by others but take responsibility of it own actions
Early adulthood
- may live with parents but still independent
- makes own decisions about personal care and career
- make decisions about marriage and starting a family
Middle adulthood
- becomes increasingly independent
- increase freedom with life changes
Later adulthood
- continues to make own decisions
- may have financial constraints if relying on state pension
- changes in mental and physical capacity may decrease his changes to make his own decisions and take care for self

Question 2

Peer pressure

Answer 2

Describes a person or groups influencing an individual to change their behaviour, values or beliefs do they conform to and become socially accepted by

Question 3

Negative behaviours because of peer pressure

Answer 3

• smoking
• having unprotected sex
• drink alcohol
• drugs
• bullying
• vandalism
  Stealing

Question 4

Positive behaviours because of peer pressure

Answer 4

• taking part in sport
• studying
• respecting others
• eating healthy foods
• learning new skills