unit 2

Question 1

human lifespan

Answer 1

starts at fertilisation and ends at death.

Question 2

Fertilisation

Answer 2

is the combining of a sperm and an egg (ova). It marks the beginning of pregnancy. It’s also known as conception.

Question 3

prenatal

Answer 3

from fertilisation and continues til birth
the development of the body’s organs and structures, and substantial growth

Question 4

how long does prenatal take?

Answer 4

it takes 38 weeks to complete
quickest growth period ad one of the most vulnerable stages from completing prenatal stage and process of birth

Question 5

infancy

Answer 5

A period of rapid growth with many changes
it starts at birth and ends at the age of two

Question 6

what does an infant achieve at the age of 2

Answer 6

when they turn two they have developed their motor skills and can walk, use simple words, identify people they are familiar with, play social games and throw tantrums

Question 7

perception

Answer 7

beliefs or opinions based on how things seem. Different ways people view those in each of these lifespan stages.

Question 8

early childhood

Answer 8

starts from 2-6 years old
slow and steady growth
accomplish new skills (social) e.g. make friends, toilet trained and eat with adults

Question 9

late childhood

Answer 9

6-12 years old
slow and steady growth
many physical, social, emotional and intellectual changes that occur influenced by primary schooling

Question 10

what do milestones of late childhood include?

Answer 10

refining reading and writing skills, developing long-term memory, understanding gender stereotypes and refining motor skills

Question 11

youth

Answer 11

from 12-18 years
rapid growth
gain an increased independence and sexual maturity and therefore the ability to reproduce
undergo significant social, emotional and intellectual changes as they become accustomed to greater independence, more complex relationships and the development of life goals

Question 12

early adulthood

Answer 12

18-40 years
the body reaches its peak physically around 25-30 followed by a steady decline in body systems thereafter
periods of maintenance and repair as opposed to the periods of growth experienced in the entire lifespan stage

Question 13

middle adulthood

Answer 13

40-65 years
financial security, physical signs of ageing and for women they experience menopause
enjoy being grandparent and maybe loneliness due to children leaving home

Question 14

late adulthood

Answer 14

65-death
changes in lifestyle - retirement and financial security
some endure grief and loss- death of friends and partners
living arrangements may change

Question 15

Perception

Answer 15

Beliefs or opinions based on how things seem. Different ways people view those in each of these lifespan stage.

Question 16

What may influence a person’s perception?

Answer 16

Relate to personal experiences including what people see and hear.

Question 17

negative perceptions of youth

Answer 17

• Frightening and incapable of rational decisions
• lazy and not mature
• selfish and entitled to a decent life and world provided for them

Question 18

positive perceptions of youth

Answer 18

• positive, hardworking and happy
• adaptable and resilient in overcoming adversity
  -fortunate to live in this time

Question 19

Lifespan timeline

Answer 19

prenatal (0-38 weeks to complete)
infancy (starts at birth and ends at two years old)
Early childhood (2-6)
Late childhood (6-12)
Youth (12-18)
Early adulthood (18-40)
Middle adulthood (40-65)
Late adulthood (65-death)