Quick questions on Life stages and developmental changes - SQA National 5 Care

Very rapid physical growth and the development of basic movement (lifting the head, sitting, crawling). Intellectually, the baby starts to recognise faces and objects. Emotionally and socially, the infant forms its first attachment to a main carer, which is the foundation for later relationships.

Physical skills become more controlled (walking, running, holding a pencil). Intellectual development is fast: language develops quickly, and the child learns through play and then school. Emotionally and socially, the child begins to manage feelings, makes friends and learns to share and follow rules.

The big physical change is puberty: the body becomes sexually mature, with growth spurts and bodily changes. Intellectually, thinking becomes more abstract and the young person can reason about ideas and the future. Emotionally and socially, the adolescent develops their own identity, becomes more independent from parents, and the peer group becomes very important.

Physically, the person is at full maturity and then very gradually begins to age. The main developments are social and emotional: forming long-term relationships, possibly having and raising children, working and taking on responsibilities, and building a settled identity.

Physically, there is gradual decline: reduced mobility, weaker senses and a greater chance of long-term health conditions. Intellectually, processing may slow, though experience and knowledge remain. Emotionally and socially, there are major changes of role, such as retirement, becoming a grandparent, and coping with bereavement and the loss of friends or a partner.

Strong answers cover more than the body. Bring in intellectual, emotional and social changes too.

Name the main physical change that takes place during adolescence. [1 mark]

State one social change that is typical of later adulthood. [1 mark]