Human Lifespan Development: Glossary of Key Terms. Flashcards
Define NATURE
Refers to traits and characteristics that are inherited or genetic in origin.
Define NUTURE
Refers to traits and qualities that are learned by humans as they grow.
What is ROLE MODEL?
Someones whose behaviour or attitude is copied by people because they admire them.
What is GENDER ROLE?
Role determined by a person’s gender.
What is MANUAL WORK?
Work that requires physical skills.
What is NON-MANUAL WORK?
Work depending on mental skills.
Name 8 EXPECTED life events?
Starting school. Leaving school. Moving house. Entering employment. Parent hood. Living with a partner. Marriage/ civil ceremony. Retirement.
Name 8 UNEXPECTED life events
Death of partner. Death of friend/relative. Accident/injury. Ill health. Dropping out of education. Promotion. Imprisonment. Unemployment.
Name 4 things we can INHERIT from out parents?
Height.
Eye colour.
Hair colour.
Genetic issues.
Who DOESN’T have a unique set of genes?
Identical twins.
Give 2 example of ADVERSE GENETIC CONDITIONS?
Down’s syndrome.
Autism.
What is a GENETIC DISEASE?
An abnormality in an individual’s genome
A person’s entire genetic makeup.
Name 3 types of INHERITANCE?
Co-dominant.
Incomplete dominance.
Dominant-recessive.
Name 4 LIFESTYLE choices?
Diet.
Exercise.
Alcohol.
Smoking/drugs.
What are the potential effects of being HEAVILY overweight?
Affect joints when older.
Risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Name 4 negative effects from regular eating of FAST FOOD?
High cholesterol.
High blood pressure.
Extra calories.
Diabetes.
Name 4 negative effects from running FIVE miles every day?
Regular injuries.
Heavy on joints.
Hard on the heart.
Muscle loss.
Name 4 negatives from binge drinking?
Brain damage.
Weight gain.
Several cancers caused.
Reduced infertility.
Name 4 negatives from smoking?
Reduced infertility.
Several cancers.
Stroke.
Heart disease.
Name 4 negatives from taking recreational drugs at the weekend?
Memory loss.
Increase blood pressure.
Trouble sleeping.
Kidney failure.
Name 4 negatives from a vegetarian?
Not enough protein.
Lack of nutrients.
Lack of vitamin d.
Brittle bones.
How can celebrities be POSITIVE role models?
Provide high aspirations.
Give inspiration/positive advice.
How can celebrities be NEGATIVE role models?
Bad behaviour.
Smoking, drugs, swearing.
Name 2 ways religion can INFLUENCE people’s lives?
The food they eat.
How they dress.
