Identify the ages when the lifespan stage of youth starts and finishes.
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12-18
2-6
6-12
18-40
Question 2
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what is meant by individual human development.
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The sequential, orderly and predictable changes that occur throughout life
Can be classified as either physical, social, emotional or intellectual
Is a continual process that begins at conception and ends at death.
all of the above
Question 3
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two examples relevant to youth, and what is meant by intellectual development.
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intellectual development refers to the social skills and behaviors that are learnt at a young age. examples relevant to youth are Move from being dependent on parents to largely independent
Learn how to act among different groups and change behaviour accordingly
Youths get greater freedom and are treated like adults
intellectual development refers to developing the full range of emotions, and learning appropriate ways of dealing with and expressing these emotions. examples relevant to youth are Need to adjust to looking more adult like
Hormones released= extreme moods which can cause conflicts
Often results in negative emotions= isolation, loneliness, rejection
Intellectual development refers to both the processes that occur within the brain and to the increasing complexity of the brain. examples relevant to youth include an increase in reasoning skills and abilities and more complex concepts are learned at school.
all of the above
Question 4
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Define health according to the World Health Organisation. 1946
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Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.
‘a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasising social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities.’
‘Good health implies the achievement of a dynamic balance between individuals or groups and their environment. To the individual, good health means improved quality of life, less sickness and disability, a happier personal, family, and social existence, and the opportunity to make choices in work and recreation. To the community, good health means a higher standard of living, greater participation in making and implementing community health policies, and reduced health-care costs.’
All of the above
Question 5
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a limitation of the 1946 who health definition
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It is very difficult to achieve ‘complete’ wellbeing in any one of the dimensions which makes health unachievable for most.
It does not take an individual’s circumstances into account so those born with health issues for example, cannot be considered healthy.