Influences on life Unit 1 – exam

Learning aims To be able to identify the main influences on life – pass To be able to explain how the different influences can effect your health and wellbeing – merit To be able to evaluate the impact influences on life have on an individuals health and well – being - distinction

Growth and Development Growth is a change in size or weight and is easy to measure Physical - PIES Development is about learning new skills and being able to do different things, count, write, have our own feelings Intellectual, Emotional, Social – PIES If you are asked a question about health and well-being, refer to the whole of PIES

There are three main influences – economic, physical environment and psychological factors Economic factors These are to do with money from a persons income it is also their status their wealth and their occupation. Income = all the money you are paid Wealth = the money left over after the bills have been paid Occupation = the job you do (manual and non manual ) Status = how other people see you in society

Occupation – manual and non manual

Employed vs unemployed Not only will you have more money if you have a job but people in work often have more self esteem as they feel valued by society and have a higher status than an unemployed person who is able to work but cant get a job. If a person applies for jobs and doesn’t get them it can lead to depression, stress and anxiety . Living on a limited income can also be stressful if you are worried about paying bills or cant afford to do nice things with your family .

Task Anthony is 22 and works as a manual labourer for a local building company. He works outside all day moving heavy loads and helping the skilled trades people he earns minimum wage and lives at home with his parents and two younger brothers. 1. Explain two effects on health and well-being of living on a limited income. (4 marks) 2. Explain two possible effects of being employed in a manual work on physical health. (4 marks) Remember- highlight the key words so you know what the question is asking. Write in full sentences, use full stops and capital letters. Re read your answer to make sure it makes sense and you have answered the question.