1. Lifespan Development
Unit 4

2. Nature/Nurture
‘The extent to which our personality, development, intelligence and behaviours are genetically inherited or acquired as a result of interaction with the environment.’
Health & Social Care – Stretch & Whitehouse

3. Nature
‘All aspects of a person that are inherited or coded for in the genes.’
Biological
Innate
Temperament & intelligence are inherited
Susceptibility to develop illnesses & diseases

4. Nurture
Influences from the environment which shape development and behaviour
Influences - even from within the womb
Socialisation – the effects of others

5. Environmental Factors
Pollution
Access to leisure facilities
Access to Health Services
Access to Social Services

6. Socio-Economic factors
Income
Expenditure
Employment Status
Housing
Diet
Peer pressure
Media
Culture
Gender
Discrimination
Education