GCSE Health and Social Care Fundamentals

Vocabulary flashcards covering human development, health dimensions, service provision, and communication based on GCSE course notes.

Stages of Development

Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, and Older Age.

Erik Erikson

A key theorist known for the stages of psychosocial development.

Jean Piaget

A key theorist known for the stages of cognitive development.

Lev Vygotsky

A key theorist known for social development theory.

Factors affecting growth and development

Genetic, environmental, and social factors.

Definitions of health and well-being

Dimensions including physical, emotional, and social aspects.

Factors affecting health

Lifestyle choices, diet, exercise, and mental health.

Specific needs

Includes nutritional needs, personal hygiene, and exercise.

Health and social care services

Types of services including hospitals, care homes, community care, and mental health services.

Health and social care professionals

Roles include nurses, social workers, doctors, therapists, and support staff.

Types of communication

Verbal, non-verbal, and written.

Safeguarding and protecting children

Involves policies, rights, and legislation.

Health promotion strategies

Education, advertising, and public health.