Keywords 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareHuman lifespan developmentBTEC NationalAQA Created by: emj790Created on: 24-04-18 15:07 Abstract thinking The ability to think about something that might not be there or even exist. 1 of 31 Bond To form an attachment with a parent/carer. 2 of 31 Dementia An illness that affects the brain and memory, and makes you gradually lose the ability to think and behave normally 3 of 31 Egocentric Seeing things from only your own perspective or viewpoint. 4 of 31 Ethics A system of moral principles; the rules of conduct recognised in a group or culture. 5 of 31 Fine motor skills Ability to control and co-ordinate the movements of the hands and fingers. 6 of 31 Formal support It is given by a trained health and social care professional who is paid to provide support. 7 of 31 Gender role A role that is determined by a person’s gender. 8 of 31 Gross motor skills Ability to control and co-ordinate the movement of large limbs 9 of 31 Informal support Often comes from friends and family who want to encourage you and are not paid. 10 of 31 Language development The process which children go through as they learn to communicate with others using words and speech 11 of 31 Life circumstances The circumstances in which people live which impact directly on their health both mentally and physically. 12 of 31 Life events A major event that changes a person's status or circumstances 13 of 31 Lifestyle The way in which a person lives their life 14 of 31 Manual work Work that requires the use of physical skills. 15 of 31 Menopause The natural and permanent stopping of menstruation, occurs between 45 and 55. 16 of 31 Mid-life crisis A dramatic period of self-doubt caused by the passing of youth and the move into later adulthood. 17 of 31 Non-manual work Work that depends primarily on mental skills. 18 of 31 Oestrogen A hormone produced in the woman’s ovaries that controls the development of sexual characteristics and stimulates changes in the reproductive organs. 19 of 31 Parallel play Children play alongside each other, but not together. 20 of 31 Peer group The social group a person belongs to which influences beliefs and behaviour 21 of 31 Role model Someone whose behaviour and/or attitude people try to copy because they admire them. 22 of 31 Self-concept How you see or perceive yourself 23 of 31 Self-esteem How much you like, accept and respect yourself as a person, how you value yourself. 24 of 31 Self-image The mental picture we have of ourselves. 25 of 31 Social development: The ability to interact with others in society and build relationships 26 of 31 Social isolation When people live without regular contact with other people, especially family and friends. 27 of 31 Social play Children play together, sharing their toys 28 of 31 Solitary play Children play alone using their imagination and do not interact with other children 29 of 31 Testosterone A hormone produced by the testes that controls the development of male sexual characteristics. 30 of 31 Weaning Introduction of solid food into the baby’s diet from about six months of age. 31 of 31
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