Module
1 discussion
Changing
in Childhood
Are children today pushed into adulthood
too fast? Before answering this question, consider how changes in the culture,
education, media, and family life relate to change in the concept of childhood.
Be sure to thoroughly explain your response and support it with examples.
Module
2 discussion
Your
Own Developmental Stage
Using Erickson's theory as a basis, come up
with your very own developmental stage. In doing so, describe whether or not
you have achieved the goal of the developmental stage. Explain in details and
give examples.
In your response post, consider at least
two of your peer's theories and explain how you have (or how can you) achieve
their developmental stage according to Erickson's theory.
Module
3 discussion
Genetic
Screening
For now, every state requires different
newborn screening tests to be performed. In most states, the responsibility for
determining which disorders to be screened has been given to the State Health
Department. Some state statutes also allow for exemptions based on religious
convictions or other reasons. Discuss the following:
List at least 3 possible pros and cons for
genetic screening.
Do you agree that some state mandate
pre-marriage genetic testing? Why? Explain and support your answer.
Most newborn screening programs, including
New York's program, store residual newborn blood samples (bloodspots) and use
them for research. Do you agree with storing residual newborn blood samples for
using in research? Why? Explain and support your answer.
Module
4 discussion
Reflexes
and Development of Infants
Why is it important to understand the
reflexes and development of an infant? Is it safe to say that some reflexes are
more important that others? Explain.
Module
5 discussion
Child
Care Standards Options Menu: Forum
Using your favorite search engine, locate
the child care standards for the state in which you live in. Now that you know
what the minimum standards of care are in your state, are you willing to place
your children in a childcare center that only met the minimum standards? Why or
why not? Which are the most relevant standards for selecting a quality
childcare facility? Explain.
Module
6 discussion
Parenting
Styles
Based on the four prototypic dimensions of
parenting, which type of style do you believe best suits you or your parent's
approach? What is the impact of your or your parents parenting style to your
children or to you? Be sure to support your response and give examples.
Module
7 discussion
Rohypnol
Current trends project that 1 in 3 American
women will be sexually assaulted at some point during her life. Date rape
occurs when someone forces another person they are dating or spending time with
to have sex. Date rape may involve the use of drugs such as flunitrazepam
(Rohypnol).
Do you believe that we as a society are
doing enough to inform the public about date rape and date rape drugs? If not,
what do you think should happen to make society more aware? What things can
women or men do to safeguard themselves against being a victim of date rape or
dating violence?
Module
8 discussion
Traditional
VS. Non Traditional Job
A non-traditional career is defined as one
where more than 75 percent of the workforce is of the opposite gender - or
conversely where less than 25 percent of the workforce is of your gender. For
women, many non-traditional careers fall into a few broad categories of jobs:
labor-intensive, scientific/technical, and supervisory.
How do you feel about traditional vs.
nontraditional jobs? What do you consider traditional and nontraditional jobs
for men and women? Which nontraditional job fits you?
Module
9 discussion
Grandparents
List and describe the dimensions of meaning
you think your grandparents assigned to their role (centrality, valued elder,
indulgence, reinvolvement, immortality). What type of grandparent will you be?
Describe the style of grandparenting you think you will take and the dimensions
you think will be the most important.
Module
10 discussion
Living
Arrangements for the Elderly
Identify the positive and negative aspects
of the living arrangements for the elderly listed below. Be sure to thoroughly
evaluate each option.
Living in own home
Living with their children
Assisted living facility
Nursing home with intermediate care
Nursing home with skilled nursing care and
make recommendations for healthy and disabled elderly
Module
11 discussion
Women
Outliving Men
Why is it that females outlive men in the
United States and most countries of the world? In the few countries where men
outlive women, what do you believe is the primary cause for this?
Module
1 assignment
Institutional
Review Board (IRB)
Conduct research on the topic of the
Institutional Review Board and address the following in a 2-3 page Word
document:
Identify and explain the primary priorities
and responsibilities of the IRB.
Identify an organization that involves
human research subject. Describe the specified guidelines (of your chosen
organization) that are stated for conducting research on children, women, minorities,
and cognitively impaired subjects.
important
Be sure to cite all outside resources
following APA standards. For more information on APA, please visit the Online
Library, which is available through the Resources tab.
Module
2 assignment
Learning
and Cognitive Theories
Conduct further research on the topic of
theories of child development. In 2-3 pages compare and contrast the learning
and cognitive theories of Freud, Erickson, Piaget, and Vygotsky. Be sure to
thoroughly explain each of the theories and give examples.
Module
3 assignment
The
Human Genome Project and Chromosome Abnormality
In a 1-2 page Word document briefly explain
the purpose of the Human Genome Project. In addition, identify the three
diseases that are related to chromosomes abnormally and describe each of these
diseases.
Module
4 assignment
Breast
Feeding
Conduct research on the topic of breast
feeding and in a 2-3 page Word document address the following:
Identify and explain at least three
advantages and three potential disadvantages or concerns of breast feeding.
Identify and explain at least three
advantages of bottle feeding and three disadvantages or concerns of
bottle-feeding / formula feeding.
Describe the impact that breast-feeding has
on a working mother.
Describe legal issues and/or recent
legislation related to breast-feeding.
Module
5 assignment
Learning
Disabilities
Conduct research on the topic of learning
disability of American children and address the following in a 2-3 page Word
document:
When is a child's communication considered
delayed?
What are speech disorders and how are they
characterized?
What is a language disorders? How does it
affect language development and education?
How does a speech language pathologist help
children with communication disorders? Explain.
Module
7 assignment
Anorexia
Nervosa
Conduct research on the topic of anorexia
nervosa and address the following in a 2-3 page Word document:
What is anorexia nervosa? How does it
differ from bulimia nervosa?
Who is more likely to suffer from these
eating disorders? Why?
What are the causes contributing to
anorexia nervosa?
What are the consequences of eating
disorders?
How can one diagnose eating disorders?
What are the treatment and support for a
person who has eating disorders?
Module
8 assignment
Marriage
and/or Divorce
Think of a book that you've read or even a
movie you've watched that portrays some aspect of marriage and/or divorce. In
1-2 pages, briefly describe the book or movie while discussing its portrayal of
marriage/divorce in regards to the different types of families described this
module.
important
If you have not read a book or watched a
movie that relates to this discussion theme, please contact your assigned
faculty member for assistance
Module
9 assignment
Menopause
Conduct research on the topic of menopause
and in a 2-3 page Word document address the following:
Define perimenopause, surgical menopause,
stress menopause, and postmenopause.
What are the signs of menopause?
What other life changes may influence a
women's experience during menopause?
Describe women at the highest risk for
osteoporosis.
Describe the traditional and alternative
therapies for the conditions associated with menopause.
Design a health, nutrition, and exercise
program for middle-aged and older adults.
Module
10 assignment
Depression
in the Elderly
Depression in later life is usually
diagnosed on the basis of two clusters of symptoms: feelings and physical
changes. Conduct more research on the topic of depression, and in a 2-3 page
Word document address the following:
How would you know if an elderly relative
had clinical depression or was sad because of specific life changes and losses?
Through what form of behaviors would a
person going through depression indicate that he or she needs therapy?
What kind of therapy would the student
recommend and why? What are the consequences of depression in the elderly?
Module 6
Midterm Exam • Question
1
The
increase in cosleeping in Western nations over the past two decades is likely
associated with
• Question
2
An
estimated 20,000 to 25,000 __________ lie along the human chromosome.
• Question
3
__________
explains why some children growing up in difficult circumstances thrive, while
others are less successful.
• Question
4
Dr.
Winchester's research involves the organization and interpretation of what we
see. Dr. Winchester studies
• Question
5
Children
who believe that people's personality traits are __________ rather than
__________ readily form prejudices on the basis of limited information.
• Question
6
The
__________ attachment pattern occurs before separation, these infants seek
closeness to the parent and often fail to explore.
• Question
7
Sensitive
caregiving is
• Question
8
The
ectoderm will become the
• Question
9
Babies'
earliest emotional life consists of
• Question
10
A
__________ is a complex blend of genetic information that determines the
species and influences unique characteristics.
• Question
11
Dr.
Thomas recognizes that the infant's emotional tie to the caregiver is an
evolved response that promotes survival. Dr. Thomas accepts the __________
theory of attachment.
• Question
12
Which
of the following statements about self-esteem is true?
• Question
13
The
sensorimotor stage is Piaget's __________ period of development.
• Question
14
Theories
• Question
15
The
period of the embryo
• Question
16
__________
is considered the founder of the child study movement.
• Question
17
Which
of the following statements about gender and identity is true?
• Question
18
According
to Piaget, organization in children...
• Question
19
Baby
Olivia retrieves a stuffed sheep that her mother has hidden under a blanket.
Olivia has begun to master
• Question
20
Fraternal
twins are created when
• Question
21
By
focusing on the shift from a novelty preference to a familiarity preference,
researchers can use habituation to assess
• Question
22
Implantation
usually takes place in the
• Question
23
In
middle childhood, the __________ becomes an increasingly important context for
development.
• Question 24
__________
promotes both parents' sensitivity and involvement and children's attachment
security, but it is particularly important for fathers.
• Question
25
__________
is the simplest form of memory, whereas __________ involves remembering
something not present.
• Question
26
Vygotsky's
Sociocultural Theory focuses on
• Question
27
Recent
evidence indicates
• Question
28
Which
of the following theories emphasizes one course of development?
• Question
29
What
occurs during the eighth month of pregnancy?
• Question
30
__________
is concerned with the adaptive, or survival, value of behavior and its
evolutionary history.
• Question
31
The
amnion is surrounded by the __________.
• Question
32
The
ability to observe or test the same individuals or groups repeatedly at
different points in their lives refers to a __________ design.
• Question
33
Children
use their current schemes to interpret the external world using a process known
as
• Question
34
Dr. Fox
believes that infants and preschoolers respond to the world in much the same
way as adults do. This is consistent with the __________ view of development.
• Question
35
Chemical
reactions throughout the body are triggered by __________.
• Question
36
Each
human body is made up of trillions of units called
• Question
37
Generally,
there are 23 matching pairs of human __________ .
• Question
38
Children
with unrealistically high self-esteem are likely to
• Question
39
According
to the lifespan perspective, development
• Question
40
__________
contains only 23 chromosomes, half as many as a regular body cell.
• Question
41
The
NICHD Study of Early Child Care confirms that
• Question
42
Which
of the following statements about breastfeeding is true?
• Question
43
Jack
and Carly have separated. They are now involved in a series of meetings with a
trained professional aimed at reducing family conflict. Jack and Carly are
participating in
• Question
44
Miu,
who lives in Japan, received the highest grade in her history class and was
presented with a ribbon. Her parents will probably encourage Miu to feel
• Question
45
Four-month-old
Logan's parents are tracking his motor development. Which of the following
motor skills is Logan likely to have already achieved?
• Question
46
Self-esteem
takes on a __________ structure in the mid-elementary school years.
• Question
47
As
children internalize others' expectations and make social comparisons, they
• Question
48
Which
of the following is not an element of basic emotions:
• Question
49
In the
sensorimotor stage, Piaget believed that infants and toddlers
.
• Question
50
Which
of the following is an example of a gross-motor skill?
Module11 Final
Exam
Question 1
A controversial, widespread opinion about emerging adults is
that they
Question 2
Which of the following statements about body growth in
adolescence is true?
Question 3
Tammy's father is an exceptional gymnast. When Tammy was
just a toddler, her father believed that Tammy already showed great promise as
a gymnast. Tammy's father probably believes that athletic ability is mostly
determined by
Question 4
In the United States today, the average __________ is 78.5
years-nearly 76 for men and 81 for women.
Question 5
Older adults
Question 6
Sixteen-year-old Max has been introspective lately. He has
been wondering who he really is, thinking about his values, and pondering the
direction he will pursue in the future. Max is
Question 7
Self-esteem
Question 8
A(n) __________ contains only 23 chromosomes, half as many
as a regular body cell.
Question 9
In the United States and a few European countries,
__________ are responsible for a modest, continuing trend toward earlier
menarche.
Question 10
Compared with school-age children, teenagers'
self-evaluations place more emphasis on
Question 11
Which of the following is a recessive characteristic?
Question 12
During infancy, girls
Question 13
The hormonal changes that underlie puberty
Question 14
Which of the following statements about changes in vision in
adulthood is true?
Question 15
Changes of aging in __________ are twice as rapid for men as
for women.
Question 16
An individual's __________ age is based on actual competence
and performance.
Question 17
Skeletal age is measured by determining
Question 18
The field of human development is considered to be an
applied discipline because
Question 19
__________ contribute greatly to emotional and social
development in midlife.
Question 20
According to Piaget, organization takes place
Question 21
Fraternal twins are created when
Question 22
During rapid cognitive change, children
Question 23
The __________ secretes hormones that prepare the lining of
the uterus to receive a fertilized ovum.
Question 24
Free radicals are
Question 25
Piaget believed that infants and toddlers
Question 26
Many emerging adults
Question 27
Aja is a self-confident, secure 2-year-old. According to
Erikson's theory, Aja probably has parents who
Question 28
The Second Age
Question 29
The period of the zygote
Question 30
Ryan is a typical emerging adult. Which of the following is
he likely to say is the most essential for attaining adult status?
Question 31
Nine-year-old Noah observed that he is better than his peers
at math but not as good at spelling. Noah is using
Question 32
When asked to recall personally significant past
experiences, Chinese school-age children are more likely that U.S. children to
refer to
.
Question 33
Which of the following women is likely to offer more social
support to members of her community?
Question 34
As we age,
Question 35
Today's seniors in industrialized nations
Question 36
Dr. Fox believes that infants and preschoolers respond to
the world in much the same way as adults do. This is consistent with the
__________ view of development.
Question 37
According to Peck, adults develop a sense of ego
transcendence if they
Question 38
People who flexibly modify their identities in response to
age-related changes yet maintain a sense of self-continuity are
Question 39
Which of the following statements about measuring
temperament is true?
Question 40
Middle adulthood is
Question 41
According to Erikson, the conflict of toddlerhood-autonomy
versus shame and doubt-is resolved negatively when the parents
.
Question 42
Today we know that adolescent development is
Question 43
Which of the following middle-aged adults is the most likely
to be stagnant?
Question 44
At birth, the __________ is nearer to its adult size than
any other physical structure.
Question 45
Children use their current schemes to interpret the external
world using a process known as
Question 46
For most young people, identity development is not traumatic
and disturbing, but, rather, a process of
Question 47
According to Erikson, if the psychological conflict of
adolescence is resolved negatively, a young person experiences
Question 48
To offset both excess weight and muscle loss, people should
Question 49
The __________ surrounds the amnion.
Question 50
Theorists who emphasize stability stress the importance of
