Unit 3: Contexts
Topic 3.2: Human development Questions
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The brain and body developing on a rough timetable is:
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A secure attachment is linked to caregiving that is:
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The cognitive explanation of attachment centres on:
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Match each explanation of attachment to its focus.
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Development is best explained as driven by:
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Peer influence on development is generally strongest during:
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Match each influence on development to what it involves.
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Explain how sociocultural factors could influence a young person's development. Use an example.
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Why is the nature-versus-nurture debate described as a false choice?
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Why is it wrong to say early attachment fixes a person's whole future?
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Applying a Western definition of 'secure' attachment to all cultures risks:
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A child with a consistently responsive caregiver later approaches friendships with confidence and trust.
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Explain how attachment could influence a person's later relationships. Use an example.
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A teenager becomes more independent, better at planning, and increasingly influenced by their friend group.
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A criticism of explaining development with biology alone is that it:
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In the context of human development, discuss the role of attachment in the development of the self.
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In the context of human development, discuss the influence of two or more factors on development.
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In the context of human development, to what extent do biological factors influence the development of the brain?
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In the context of human development, to what extent does socio-economic status shape a child's development?
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