The textbook discusses the different stages of the life cycle. How difficult is it to determine when each stage begins and ends, using biological, cognitive, and socioemotional criteria? Contrast this discontinuity perspective with the continuity perspective. Which perspective do you favor?

module 1 dq 2
Theories about child rearing go back thousands of years, yet developmental psychology is only about a century old. How has psychology been impacted by the philosophical and religious theories of child rearing?

module 2 dq 1
As technology advances, the issue of “designer babies” and gene therapy will become a very real issue. Should we explore “modifying” genes? If so, in which cases? What are the implications for altering genes for health reasons (e.g., a genetic disorder) versus altering genes for cosmetic reasons (e.g., to get a child with blue eyes)?

module 2 dq 2

Discuss some of the controversies involved in infant routines (e.g., scheduled versus demand-feeding, handling sleep problems, breast- versus bottle-feeding), and state your opinions on which technique is superior. Why?

MODULE 3 DQ 1

Using Baumrind’s classification of parenting styles, determine how an authoritarian, an authoritative, and a permissive parent might respond to the following scenarios:

A 5-year-old, who has always liked spaghetti, looks at the spaghetti being served tonight and says: “Yuck! Spaghetti! I’m not eating it.”

A 10-year-old calls his mom a curse word. Later, it is time for the mom to drive the child to soccer practice.

Two children, 8 and 10, argue incessantly and loudly with each other whenever their mom receives a phone call.

MODULE 3 DQ 2

Review the leading causes of death for preschool and elementary age groups. How can parents minimize deaths caused from motor vehicles, drowning, burns, poisoning, and falling

MODULE 4 DQ 1
Discuss the different types of approaches to both defining and measuring intelligence, and discuss some of the controversies in this area. Is it possible to create a truly culture-fair test? What are the pros and cons of using “multiple intelligence” theories?

MODULE 4 DQ 2

Discuss how parents can help their elementary-aged child by (a) “letting go,” (b) teaching responsibilities, (c) maintaining values, and (d) incorporating a positive self-concept

MODULE 5 DQ 1

Using the guidelines in these chapters, as well as Baumrind’s theory of parenting styles, discuss how parents can help their children cope with: (a) juvenile delinquency, (b) eating disorders, and (c) depression

MODULE 5 DQ 2

The United States has the highest rate of eating disorders of any country in the world. Discuss possible reasons for its prevalence, and what parents and school officials can do to reduce this problem.

MODULE 6 DQ 1

What does it mean to be an adolescent? What does it mean to be an adult? Where do college students fit into these definitions? Discuss from biological, cognitive, and socioemotional perspectives.

MODULE 6 DQ 2

Using the characteristics of good schools discussed in Lecture 6 and the textbook, how can we encourage student engagement?

MODULE 7 DQ 1

Developmental psychologist Robert Havighurst stated that the developmental tasks for middle-aged adults are threefold: (a) managing a household, (b) child rearing, and (c) managing a career. Drawing on principles you have learned in this course, how might middle-aged adults accomplish these tasks?

MODULE 7 DQ 2

Discuss the physical changes that take place in middle adulthood. Why is there a double standard in our society for men and women in this area?

MODULE 8 DQ 1

If Terry Schiavo had had a living will, how might the case have turned out differently?

MODULE 8 DQ 2

Erikson maintained that the key process to resolving his eighth crisis of integrity versus despair was introspection. Using introspection here, determine how you are going to reach the positive pole of this crisis.

module 2 assignme ts

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In a reflective paper of 250-500 words, describe how Sandra Scarr’s three types of heredity-environment interactions apply to you.

One trait should be discussed for each of the three interaction types (see the following).

Passive: What kind of environmental experiences did your parents provide for you because of who you were?
Evocative: What environmental experiences did you have due to your genetic make-up?
Active: What environmental experiences did you seek out due to aspects of your genetic make-up?

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Details:

This is a CLC assignment.

For this assignment, use textbook material, Lecture 2, the NOVA website, and at least two scholarly sources from the GCU e-Library.

Write an essay of 1,000-1,500 words in which you answer the following questions:

What rights does a fetus have during each month of the prenatal period?
Should the development of the child’s senses be considered part of the prochoice/prolife debate?
What rights should the embryo/fetus have?

Discussions should take place in the CLC, and positions should be justified.

If students in a CLC disagree, these issues should be considered in the essay. Only one paper per CLC need be submitted.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

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This is a CLC assignment.

Working in your CLC, design four activities appropriate for children in a preschool or daycare program based on your knowledge of motor, cognitive, and socioemotional development in early childhood.

In a paper of 750-1,000 words, describe four separate activities you could use to improve children’s cognitive, socioemotional, or gross and fine motor skills.

Papers should address the following issues:

What children can and cannot do in the stages of early childhood.
How the activities will serve to improve children’s gross and fine motor skills, cognitive skills, or socioemotional skills.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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In an essay of 750-1,000 words, critique the various theories of intelligence presented in class.

Which theory do you believe is the best for determining intelligence? Why?

Which type of intelligence(s) do you possess? Why?

What are the pros and cons of using each theory to define intelligence?

Why is assessing a child’s intelligence important (or not)?

Resources should include the textbook, the Lecture 4, and two outside scholarly sources.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

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Turnitin.

Details:

This is a CLC assignment.

For this assignment, work in your CLCs to develop a matrix that outlines each of Kohlberg’s stages of moral development, and how one would reason the moral developments in each stage.

Students should use the following dilemma:

The emperor Nero heavily persecuted 1st-century Christians. He mandated that any person caught practicing Christianity would be thrown to the lions at the Circus Maximus. Nevertheless, many Christians continued to meet in homes and practice their faith in secret.
Were these Christians making the right choice? Why or why not?

Make sure to include both an affirmative and negative response to each of the six stages, as well as how each was reasoned, according to the corresponding Kohlberg stage.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

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Reflect on two of Elkind’s manifestations of adolescent egocentrism:

The imaginary audience
The personal fable

Next, create two case studies (250-500 words each), each illustrating one of these.

Case studies can be personal experiences or made up for the purpose of illustration.

Examples should be unique, and should differ from examples used in Lecture 5 or the Module 5 textbook readings.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

Details:

This is a CLC assignment.

For this assessment, discuss Marcia’s identity statuses with your CLC and determine which status and in which part of their identity (e.g., career, values, ethnic) each group member is. Why?

In a reflective paper of 500-750 words, compile the results of your group discussion, stating the reasons why each group member reached the conclusions they did.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

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Read “The Faith Factor: What Role Can Churches Play in At-risk Prevention?” located at.archive.org/web/20060313055936/http:/www.forministry.com/vsItemDisplay.dsp&objectID=977B26B1-AEAA-46F3-9B4F8AA1CD59BAC0&method=display&templateID=C3435351-D45C-4B52-867A3F794D1CD85C”>http://web.archive.org/web/20060313055936/http:/www.forministry.com/vsItemDisplay.dsp&objectID=977B26B1-AEAA-46F3-9B4F8AA1CD59BAC0&method=display&templateID=C3435351-D45C-4B52-867A3F794D1CD85C

Reflect on why the “faith factor” is negatively correlated with at-risk behaviors.

In a reflective paper of 250-500 words, answer the following question:

1. What steps can parents, teachers, and Christian leaders take to promote the well-being of children and adolescents?

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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Using the theories of Erikson, Vaillant, and Levinson, create a set of 15 questions related to the socioemotional, physical, and cognitive development of middle-aged people.

Submit the 15 interview questions only for preapproval to the instructor by the end of Day 2 of Module 7.

Using your questions, interview two middle-aged people (they may be your parents, relatives, or friends). Note: American Psychological Association (APA) ethical guidelines indicate that interviewees have the right to refuse to answer any question posed to them by an interviewer. Please ensure that your interviewees are aware of this and do not force an answer where the opportunity to reply has been refused.

From your interviews, write an essay of 1,000-1,500 words in which you relate your findings. Where are your interviewees in relation to the development stages of Erikson, Vaillant, Levinson, and Peck? Explain your rationale for placing the interviewees as you did.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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Students will use the GCU library and the Internet to research the issue of euthanasia. At least two scholarly sources should be used in addition to course material.

Write an essay of 750-1,000 words in which you discuss the following:

The types of euthanasia and the differences between them (active versus passive)
The ethical issues raised by each type
The laws in your state regarding euthanasia

Take a position on the subject and use scholarly sources to support your position.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

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