Human Lifespan
Define 'fertilisation.'
the fusing of a sperm and an egg cell. Marks the beginning of pregnancy and is also known as conception.
Define 'development' including identifying the dimensions.
changes people experience from birth to death and include physical, intellectual, emotional and social.
What is the generation gap.
the difference in attitudes and opinions expressed by people of different generations.
Fertilisation results in the formation of an embryo.
False. Zygote
Outline one aspect of physical development.
growth, changes to body and its system, motor skill development.
Outline one negative perception of youth.
lazy, selfish, reliant on tech, lack maturity, entitled, uneducated.
List 4 stages of the lifespan and their ages.
infancy (birth - 2)
early childhood (2 - 6)
late childhood (6 -12)
youth (12 - 18)
early adulthood (18 - 40)
middle adulthood (40 - 65)
late adulthood (65+)
Distinguish between fine and gross motor skills.
fine - small muscle groups e.g., hands
gross - large muscle groups e.g., arms and legs.
Identify 2 factors influencing people's perception of others.
past experiences
media
persons value's or beliefs
opinions
own life experiences
Outline what youth is characterised by?
Puberty - biological changes that occur during youth and prepare the individual for sexual reproduction.
Identify and explain a social role and expectation as people transition from youth to adulthood.
role of themselves (son, daughter, mother, student) - greater independence and accountability.
Explain one perception of adults
complain, burden on the health system, bad drivers, resistant to change, trouble learning complex tasks
contribute productivity to society through employment, responsible citizens
provide one characteristic for each stage of adulthood.
early - reaching physical peak around 25-30, building a career, getting married, having children.
middle - stability in work and relationships, financial security, ageing, menopause, children leave the family home, become grandparents.
late - retirement, loved ones pass away, time spent completing leisure activities.
Explain how a child being read bedtime stories can improve their intellectual development.
promotes memory
develop parts of the brain responsible for speech and knowledge of language.
hearing and listening to stories encourages creativity and imagination for children to develop their own stories.
explain why there is such a variation in society's perception of youth.
Adulthood is the longest stage of the lifespan, and society’s perception can change based on the stage of adulthood concerned; early, middle or late.