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HHD U2AOS1 - Developmental Transitions

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  • Give one example of a physical change during youth.
    Growth in height, development of primary or secondary sex characteristics, muscle development.
  • Provide one example of how employment can influence social health and wellbeing in adulthood.
    Provides income to socialise, builds networks, develops communication skills.
  • What is one emotional development characteristic that improves during youth?
    Ability to recognise and express emotions, resilience, self-concept, empathy.
  • Identify two milestones of adulthood.
    Starting full-time work, leaving home, long-term relationships, parenthood, financial independence.
  • Give an example of how unhealthy relationships can negatively affect mental health.
    Increase stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem.
  • Which dimension of health and wellbeing is most at risk in late adulthood and why?
    Physical health (due to illness, reduced mobility, chronic disease).
  • Give an example of how unhealthy peer pressure can affect health and wellbeing.
    Encourages risky behaviours (drinking, smoking) → negative impact on physical and mental health.
  • How can unhealthy relationships increase the risk of physical health issues?
    exposure to violence, risk-taking behaviour, stress-related illness, sleep problems.
  • Identify one developmental milestone for middle adulthood and explain its impact on health and wellbeing.
    Career stability → improved financial security (mental health); parenting responsibilities → stress but also purpose (emotional/spiritual health).
  • What is one characteristic of a respectful relationship?
    Equality, trust, honesty, good communication, safety, support.
  • Give one example of how independence from parents can impact development.
    Learning decision-making skills (intellectual), building self-confidence (emotional), forming new social networks (social).
  • Explain how employment can contribute to three different dimensions of health and wellbeing.
    Income supports physical health (nutrition, healthcare), social connections at work (social health), purpose & belonging (spiritual health), confidence (mental)
  • True or False: The transition from youth to adulthood is influenced by both biological and social factors.
    True
  • How can supportive friendships promote emotional development?
    By building self-esteem, encouraging expression of feelings, and supporting resilience.
  • Fill in the blank: The ability to think in more complex and abstract ways is part of __________ development.
    Intellectual development
  • Explain how strong communication skills benefit overall health and wellbeing.
    Improves conflict resolution (mental/emotional), builds social connections (social), reduces stress (mental).
  • What are the stages of the human lifespan (in order)?
    Prenatal, infancy, early childhood, late childhood, youth, early adulthood, middle adulthood, late adulthood.
  • List two examples of social development during youth.
    Forming deeper friendships, starting romantic relationships, increased independence, learning teamwork skills.
  • Name one way that healthy family relationships contribute to social development.
    Learning communication skills, conflict resolution, teamwork, values.
  • Fill in the blank: Healthy relationships promote a sense of __________, which benefits spiritual health and wellbeing.
    Belonging/purpose/connectedness
  • Which type of development involves the growth of knowledge, memory and reasoning?
    Intellectual development
  • Give one example of how learning to manage stress during youth can benefit later life.
    Improves coping mechanisms, reduces risk of anxiety/depression, builds resilience in adulthood.