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Page 1: Module 8: Factors affecting development. Factors affecting development There are four ways to group the factors that affect development and behaviour

Module 8: Factors affecting development

Page 2: Module 8: Factors affecting development. Factors affecting development There are four ways to group the factors that affect development and behaviour

Factors affecting developmentThere are four ways to group the factors that affect development and behaviour. What are they? Discuss then click on the images to find out more.

Inherited influences

Environmental influences

Socio-economic influences

Psychological influences

concerned with our genetic makeup

combines both social and economic factors

influences from our surroundings

factors that affect the mind

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Genetic disorders

Genetic disorders are caused by mutations that make a gene function improperly.Cystic Fibrosis is a disorder caused by faulty genes.

Click on the video icon to watch a clip about Lauren who has Cystic Fibrosis.

Cystic fibrosis causes a build up of sticky mucus in the lungs which may cause:•shortness of breath•coughing•reduced mobility•infections

An individual’s genes are inherited from their parents and determine growth and development.

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As you watch, list the effects of the disorder for Lauren.

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Impact of environmental influences

Eye and throat irritation, respiratory disorders such as asthma

Disruption to sleep, stress, affects concentration

Sickness, diarrhoea and, in serious cases, death

Look at the images below. What effects on human development can these environmental influences have?

Air pollution Noise pollution Water pollution

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Environmental influences: crime

Bryn is 72 years old. He has poor mobility and suffers from arthritis. He has lived in the same area all of his life. In recent years the crime level has risen and gangs have moved into the area.

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• Bryn may start to feel unsafe and not go out.

Read the scenario below and consider how this situation could affect Bryn.

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• He could become isolated and withdrawn.

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Socio-economic influencesWhat socio-economic influences can you think of? Discuss then click on the images below to see some answers.

Income Family

Diet

Socio-economic influences

Access to health services

Social class

HousingOccupation

Education

Culture

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Socio-economic influences: income

Bethan is 5 years old with two older brothers. Her mum works part time and her dad is unemployed.

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Luke is 7 years old with one older brother. His dad is a partner in a law firm and his mum works in banking.

Bethan is more likely to lack educational resources, experience stress or have low expectations.

Luke is more likely to have money for wants, a positive self-concept and achieve at school.

Your level of income can affect your quality of life and development. How might income affect these children’s life chances in different ways? Record your ideas below, then click on the images to see our suggestions.

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Socio-economic influences: the familyThe family is at the core of primary socialisation and influences a child’s attitudes and beliefs. There are four different family types. What are they? Discuss then click on the images to find out.

Nuclear families

Extended familiesLone parent families

Reconstituted families

Can you think of three benefits that families have for an individual’s development?

Family types

• love • support • introduce the rules of behaviour in society

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Socio-economic influences: diet

Nutritional deficiencies, weight gain, fatigue, weak immunity, failure to develop cognitive abilities and cardiovascular disease.

Adequate nutrition is essential for growth and development. What could be the effects of eating the following foods on a daily basis? Discuss then click on the images to see our suggestions.

Increased energy, less chance of serious illness, better concentration, stabilised mood and overall sense of well-being.

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Socio-economic influences: housing

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A child may lack spaces for play, be at risk of accidents or have low self-esteem.

A child may have more privacy and time to themselves. A private garden may provide space for exercise.

How could these two types of housing affect a child who lived there in different ways? Click on the images to see our suggestions.

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Psychological influences: self-concept An individual’s self-concept can be influenced by a range of factors, such as friends, family, the media, age and gender. Individuals may have a high or low self-concept.

Ella has just graduatedfrom university

Highself-concept

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Low self-concept

(2 clicks)

The scenarios below could all be predictors of high or low self-concept. Click each one to highlight the colour that matches the self-concept on the right.

Alun has just passed his driving test.

John’s parents have just split up

Joanne has just hada promotion at work

Anna is often picked on at school

Amanda’s father is very ill

Cathy has justgot engaged

Reece is overweight Adam has bad acne

Alun has just passed his driving test.

John’s parents have just split up

Joanne has just hada promotion at work

Anna is often picked on at school

Cathy has justgot engaged

Reece is overweight Adam has bad acne

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Approval from others

Ian has recently started a new school and wants to fit in with others but he is having trouble making friends.

Approval from parents and peers can be particularly important for adolescents.

• lack of social confidence• becoming withdrawn

• increased loneliness

• lower academic attainment

What effects might be likely if Ian didn’t receive approval from his peer group?

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Developmental factors in your areaAll of the factors affecting development can affect individuals of all life stages and can have both positive and negative effects.

Now think about the factors most likely to affect the life-chances of a child born in your area. If you have completed module 2, use the information you have gathered on local demographics to help you.

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Click here for a blank table to summarise what you have learned.