Development Through the Life Stages

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit a learner should:

1 Understand human growth and development through the life stages

2 Understand how life factors and events may influence the development of the individual

3 Understand physical changes and psychological perspectives in relation to ageing.

P1 describe physical, intellectual, emotional and social development through the life stages

P2 describe the potential influences of five life factors on the development of individuals

P3 describe the influences of two predictable and two unpredictable major life events on the development of the individual

P4 describe two theories of ageing

P5 describe physical and psychological changes due to the ageing process.

M1 discuss the nature-nurture debate in relation to individual development

M2 explain how major life events can influence the development of the individual

M3 use examples to compare two major theories of ageing.

D1 evaluate the nature-nurture debate in relation to development of the individual

D2 evaluate the influence of two major theories of ageing on health and social care service provision.