BTEC Level 2 Health & Social Care- Unit 3 Health and Wellbeing - Learning Aim A- Factors affecting health and wellbeing (4-5) Questions And Answers 2025/2026 A+

What is stress? - Correct Answer-This is a response when demands are made on you
and causes the body to secrete hormones such as adrenaline.
How does stress affect your development? - Correct Answer-PHYSICAL EFFECTS:
tension in your body
INTELLECTUAL EFFECTS: distracted and losing concentration
EMOTIONAL EFFECTS: upset and unhappy
SOCIAL EFFECTS: hard to mix with others
What are short term effects of stress? - Correct Answer-Feeling cold, sensitive to pain,
tense muscles, faster heartbeat, diarrhoea, pale face, dry mouth.
What are long term effects of stress? - Correct Answer-Sleeplessness, High blood
pressure, loss of appetite, heart disease, eczema, asthma, poor circulation, anxiety,
mood swings, poor sex life, aching muscles.
How does culture affect willingness to seek help or access services? - Correct Answer-It
is not custom for men to be open about personal health as could be seen as reflecting
badly on the family. Diet may be restricted at certain times, which could affect
recovering. The use of first names is only acceptable from close family members and
friends, so an individual might be offended if they are addressed in this familiar way.
How does gender affect willingness to seek help or access services? - Correct AnswerMen may be more reluctant to consult doctor on symptoms they find embarrassing and
feel awkward about discussing feelings. Women may not want to seek help from male
doctors and some cultures may prevent male doctors having close contacts with
females.
How does education affect willingness to seek help or access services? - Correct
Answer-A better educated person is more likely to be aware and look out for signs and
symptoms and understand need to seek early help. A less knowledgeable person may
adapt more negative approach and feel because they feel fine they do not need to
access monitoring.
What are the effects of health and wellbeing if a person is unwilling to seek help or
access services? - Correct Answer-PHYSICAL EFFECTS: illness or condition may
worsen
INTELLECTUAL EFFECTS: Might not understand how to cope