Unit 1 Multiple Choice Section Flashcards
Which of the following is a physical characteristic of later adulthood?
- Menopause
- Decline in hearing
- Learning to walk
- Puberty
Decline in hearing
Which type of relationship is most important during adolescence?
- Friends
- Family
- Working
- Intimate & sexual
Friends
The definition of self-concept is?
- The ability to develop skills
- A combination of self-esteem and self-image
- How much regard you have for yourself
- How much self-confidence you have
A combination of self-esteem & self-image
Which TWO of the following are unexpected life events?
- Injury at work
- Birth of a baby
- Redundancy
- Menopause
Injury at work
Redundancy
An example of a fine motor skill is:
- Throwing a ball
- Skipping
- Drawing
- Running
Drawing
Starting school is associated with which life stage?
- Middle adulthood
- Early childhood
- Adolescence
- Puberty
Early childhood
Which TWO of the following are NOT life stages?
- Infancy
- Childhood
- Early adulthood
- Adulthood
Childhood
Adulthood
Which of the following is a physical factor which could affect individual growth and development?
- Smoking
- Income
- Occupation
- Housing
Smoking
A peer group is:
- where one person has more power than others
- Individuals related by blood ties
- Individuals who share common characteristics
- Individuals employed to do a particular job
Individuals who share common characteristics
How many life stages are there in human growth & development?
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6
An informal source of support for an ill person is a:
- Doctor
- Nurse
- Counsellor
- Friend
Friend
Which TWO of the following are physical characteristics of adolescence in girls?
- Menstruation
- Menopause
- Development of testes
- Development of breasts
Menstruation
Development of breasts
The collection of values, norms and beliefs that make a group distinct from other groups is referred to as:
- Culture
- Socialisation
- Customs
- Behaviours
Culture
When a person is attracted to someone of the same or opposite sex this is known as their:
- gender
- Sexual orientation
- Culture
- Social Class
Sexual Orientation
An environmental factor which may affect human growth & development is:
- Taking drugs
- Drinking alcohol
- Obesity
- Pollution
Pollution
What G refers to the way our bodies increase in height and weight?
Growth
What D refers to the way we increase our skills, abilities and emotions?
Development
Cognitive development is another term for what type of development?
Intellectual
At what age would you expect an infant to be crawling?
9 months
At what age would you expect an infant to walk?
15 months
At what age should infants be using 50 words?
2 years old
How do young infants express their emotions?
Crying
What B is the close attachment between a new-born baby and main carer?
Bond
What do we mean by ‘solitary play’?
Playing alone
What do we mean by ‘parallel play’?
Playing near others but not with them (By age 2)
What do we mean by ‘cooperative play’?
Play with others, understand talking, turns and rules (By age 3)
What are the two main ways that adolescents develop physically?
Puberty and growth spurt
Define Puberty.
Becoming sexually mature, developing secondary sexual characteristics
What is self-image?
How we value ourselves based on how we think others see us. Their feedback, opinions and reactions to us.
What is formal support?
Support from professionals whose job it is to help us. Often paid to help us.
Emotionally adolescence can be a difficult time because of mood swings, what causes them?
Hormones
Whose opinion and approval do adolescence rate higher-parents or peers?
Peers
What is primary socialisation?
Learning basic values, norms and behaviours of our society from the family during early years
What type of movement is a gross motor skill?
Big movements of the body/arms/legs such as walking, balancing and catching a ball
What do we mean by egocentric?
Can only see things from their own point of view
Around what ages do children experience growth spurt?
5-7 years old and during puberty
Give three examples of key concepts learned in childhood.
Colour, number and size
What important social choice do children get once they start school?
Choosing their own friends
Around the age of 5 intellectual development in childhood accelerates- why?
Because they start school
What is a fine motor skill?
Small precise movements, using the hands and fingers e.g. holding the pencil, threading beads and writing
What is self-esteem?
The way we value our own abilities and worth
How does a persons relationship with their parents change during the middle adulthood life stage?
You are more dependent on them, later they are more dependent on you
Give two social changes likely to happen when you settle down with a partner.
Socialise with other couples more and embrace new family (in-laws)
Give 4 physical changes associated with later adulthood.
Skin loses elasticity, senses deteriorate, organs less efficient and bones are more fragile
Why might a person in later adulthood make better decisions than someone younger?
More life experience and wisdom
How could retirement have a negative effect on someone’s social development?
Miss work colleagues and regular social interaction, lose social skills in lack of practice
What is the term we use to describe the death of a friend or relative?
Bereavement
What new type of relationship do adolescence begin to experience?
Intimate and sexual
What do we mean by ‘informal’ support?
Support from people we know personally such as friends family and neighbours
Name 3 expected life events in adulthood.
Leave home, find a partner and have children
At what age should women expect to go through the menopause?
45-55 years old. Average age 52.
Emotional maturity involves what?
Controlling how you respond to your emotions
What impact can your job title have on your self-concept?
Pride or dissatisfaction
