Perceptions of Youth and Adulthood
Define “perceptions.”
beliefs or opinions based on how someone sees or experiences something
Name two areas of development besides social and emotional.
Physical and Intellectual development
List one characteristic of a healthy and respectful relationship.
Trust / honesty / mutual respect / equality / safety
Approximately how long does a pregnancy last?
38–40 weeks
What does “intergenerational” mean?
Health and wellbeing of one generation affects the next
Identify one factor that influences perceptions of lifespan stages.
Past experiences / media / peers / age / values / personality
Complete the missing lifespan stages: Infancy begins at ___ and ends at ___?
Birth–2 years
How can mutual respect improve social health and wellbeing?
It makes people feel valued, strengthening relationships and social connections
Identify the stage of prenatal development before birth
Foetal stage
Give one example of how parents’ diet can affect their children’s health.
Parents with healthy diets → children more likely to eat well → healthy body weight
Name one positive perception of youth.
Ambitious / hardworking / full of possibilities
Give one example of social development in youth.
Forming intimate relationships / gaining independence / developing communication skills
How can honesty influence physical development?
Encourages healthy lifestyle choices (e.g., diet, exercise) which supports physical development
How does smoking during pregnancy affect the developing baby?
Low birth weight, impaired lung function, higher risk of asthma
Explain how parental stress can affect a baby’s development.
High cortisol → premature birth & higher child stress sensitivity
Name one negative perception of late adulthood.
Resistant to change / bad drivers / burden on health system
Explain the difference between social and emotional development.
Social = behaviours in relationships.
Emotional = recognising, managing, and expressing feelings.
Give two examples of how trust impacts health and wellbeing.
1. Open communication → improves social wellbeing
2. Reduced stress → improves mental wellbeing
Give one difference in physical development between a 2-year-old and a 5-year-old.
5-year-old has stronger bones / greater coordination / more refined motor skills
Explain how intergenerational health can continue across more than two generations.
Poor health behaviours can be passed from parents to children to grandchildren
Explain how media may influence perceptions of youth.
Media often portrays youth as lazy or reckless, shaping negative stereotypes
At what age does youth begin and end?
12–18 years
Choose one characteristic of a healthy relationship and explain how it could influence TWO dimensions of health and wellbeing.
Valuing opinions → boosts self-esteem (mental wellbeing) and strengthens friendships (social wellbeing)
List two functions of the placenta.
Transfers nutrients/oxygen, removes waste/CO₂, produces hormones
Give a detailed example of the intergenerational nature of health and wellbeing.
Parents who value exercise → children exercise more → lifelong health habits → passed to next generation