Unit 2: AOS 1

Question 1

Generation gap

Answer 1

The difference in ideas and opinions experienced by people of different generations

Question 2

Development

Answer 2

The series of orderly, predictable changes that occur from fertilisation until death. Development can be physical, social, emotional or intellectual.

Question 3

Developmental milestone

Answer 3

A significant skill or event occurring in a person’s life

Question 4

Emotional development

Answer 4

Experiencing the full range of emotions and being able to appropriate express them

Question 5

Physical development

Answer 5

Changes that occur to the body and its systems

Question 6

Social development

Answer 6

Increasing complexity of behaviour patterns used in relationships with other people

Question 7

Intellectual development

Answer 7

The increase in complexity of processes in the brain, such as thought, knowledge and memory

Question 8

Fertilisation

Answer 8

When a sperm penetrates an egg and they form one complete cell called a zygote

Question 9

Puberty

Answer 9

Process of physical maturation where an adolescent reaches sexual maturity and becomes capable of reproduction

Question 10

Fine motor skills

Answer 10

The manipulation and coordination of small muscle groups [such as the hands]

Question 11

Gross motor skills

Answer 11

Manipulation and coordination of large muscle groups [such as those in the arms and legs]

Question 12

Concrete thought

Answer 12

A simple thought process that centres on objects and the physical environment

Question 13

Abstract thought

Answer 13

A complex thought process where concepts and ideas, rather than tangible objects, are the focus

Question 14

Antenatal care

Answer 14

A planned visit between a pregnant woman and a midwife/doctor to assess + improve wellbeing of mother and baby

Question 15

Perceptions

Answer 15

Perceptions are beliefs or opinions based on how things are seen

Question 16

Relationship

Answer 16

A connection between two or more people or groups of people

Question 17

Verbal communication

Answer 17

Clearly conveying a message through talking and careful listening

Question 18

Non-verbal communication

Answer 18

Use of body language through facial expressions and tone of voice

Question 19

Authoritarian parents

Answer 19

Parents who set rules and expect their children to follow without question (punished if they don’t follow)

Question 20

Permissive parents

Answer 20

Parents who don’t discipline and take on the role of a friend more than a parent. Rarely discourages bad behaviours.

Question 21

Neglectful parents

Answer 21

When parents have no interest and don’t meet a child’s basic needs. Parents are often affected by mental health or substance abuse problems.

Question 22

Authoritative parents

Answer 22

Parents who have rules but allow some exceptions, and uses consequences rather than punishment + includes positive

Question 23

Prior to birth

Answer 23

Prenatal. [rapid growth of zygote]

Question 24

0-2

Answer 24

Infancy [rapid growth + refinement of motor skills]

Question 25

2-6

Answer 25

Early childhood [Development of social skills + slow and steady growth. Generally toilet trained.

Question 26

6-12

Answer 26

Late childhood. [Slow and steady growth + long term memory development. Motor skills continue to refine.”

Question 27

12-18

Answer 27

Youth. [Puberty begins and individual begins to mature sexually whilst gaining independence and developing more complex relationships.]

Question 28

18-40

Answer 28

Early adulthood. [Individuals reach a physical peak at 25-30, and experience a steady decline of body system post 30. Career building + life partner]

Question 29

40-65

Answer 29

Middle adulthood. Experience a stability in work + relationships. Values and beliefs have typically matures + physical signs of aging. Menopause.]

Question 30

65-death

Answer 30

late adulthood. [Rapid decline of health and wellbeing. Many experience a change to lifestyle due to financial security and retirement]

Question 31

Growth

Answer 31

In weight and height

Question 32

Changes to body and its systems

Answer 32

Reproductive systems, building bone density, increasing muscle mass, brain structure and development

Question 33

Motor skill development

Answer 33

Fine + Gross motor skills

Question 34

Knowledge and memory

Answer 34

Becomes more complex and decline in late adulthood

Question 35

Language

Answer 35

Develops continually over lifespan

Question 36

Though patterns and problem solving

Answer 36

Concrete + abstract thought, refinement of reasoning skills, distinguishing between fact and opinions, information processed more efficiently

Question 37

Creativity

Answer 37

Thinking in new ways, develops through exposure to different experiences, imaginative play

Question 38

Attention

Answer 38

Assists in learning new material, developed by attaching reward

Question 39

Development of self concept

Answer 39

Deeper self understanding, less concerned with what others think

Question 40

Experiencing full range of emotions

Answer 40

Solving own problems, acceptance of emotions

Question 41

Learning appropriate ways of expressing and communicating emotions

Answer 41

Recognising emotions, adequately expressing feelings into words

Question 42

Building resilience

Answer 42

Greater resilience, coping strategies

Question 43

Behaviours

Answer 43

Influential peer group, experimentation

Question 44

Social roles and expectations

Answer 44

Greater independence, paid employment, intimate relationships, responsibility for actions

Question 45

Communication skills

Answer 45

More freedom, internet and social media, nature of relationship changes

Question 46

Relationship skills

Answer 46

Responsibility, questioning, conflict resolution and comprimise

Question 47

Emotions [vid]

Answer 47

Emotions are defined as a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationship with others