Rasmussen DEP2004 Assignments Latest 2021 MAY (Full)

DEP2004 Human Growth and Development

Module 1 Assignment  

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, conduct research on the topic of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and address the following:

Explain the primary responsibilities and priorities of the IRB.

Identify an organization, such as a research hospital or pharmaceutical company, that involves human research subjects including all of the following at-risk populations:

children

women

minorities

cognitively impaired subjects

Describe the organization's specific guidelines/policies regarding conducting research on each of the at-risk, human populations listed above.

DEP2004 Human Growth and Development

Module 2 Assignment  

Breastfeeding

In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, research the topic of breastfeeding and address the following:

Explain at least 3 advantages and 3 potential disadvantages or concerns related to breastfeeding.

Explain at least 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages or concerns about formula feeding.

Describe the impact that breastfeeding has on a working mother.

Describe at least 1 legal issue and/or recent legislation related to breastfeeding.

DEP2004 Human Growth and Development

Module 2 Assignment  

Learning Disability

In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, research the topic of learning disabilities of American children and address the following:

When is a child's communication considered delayed? Please include stages of development regarding communication with examples.

What are speech disorders and how are they characterized?

What are language disorders? How does they affect language development and education?

How does a speech language pathologist help children with communication disorders? Explain with specific techniques and examples.

DEP2004 Human Growth and Development

Module 3 Assignment  

Peer and Family Influence on Self-esteem

Imagine you have been asked to speak to a group of parents about promoting self-esteem in school-age children. You need to research the topic and prepare a visually appealing PowerPoint slideshow to accompany your presentation. Your PowerPoint slideshow will need to:

Have a title slide.

Contain 5-10 content slides that include Speaker Notes which provide supporting details to use when elaborating on the slide contents.

Address the following questions:

How does level of self-esteem typically change during middle childhood? What factors contribute to this change?

What are some influences on school-age children's self-esteem?

Does very high self-esteem always have positive effects on children's adjustment? Why or why not?

What are the typical consequences of low self-esteem?

What are some other strategies that parents and teachers can use to promote children's self-esteem? What behaviors should adults avoid, and why?

Be written using proper spelling/grammar.

Cite at least 3 academic references and present the sources in APA format on a References slide.

For information about creating PowerPoint presentations or how to add Speaker Notes, consult the resources below.

Writing Guide: PowerPoints

How do I add speaker notes to my PowerPoint presentation slides?

DEP2004 Human Growth and Development

Module 4 Assignment  

Eating Disorders

In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, research the topic of eating disorders and address the following:

Compare and contrast anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Who is more likely to suffer from anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa? 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 options for a person who has eating disorders?

DEP2004 Human Growth and Development

Module 4 Assignment  

Portrayal of Families and Relationships

Assignment Content

As societal-norms evolve, a variety of popular entertainment media (books, movies, TV shows, etc.) feature stories of characters who are a part of traditional and non-traditional family or relationship structures. Examples include but are not limited to: traditional families, cohabitation, single-parent households, blended families, same-sex couples, and grandparents as the primary care-givers for their grandchildren.

In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, address the following:

Describe a book, movie, or TV show that you are familiar with which features characters in families or personal relationships.

Select at least two families/relationships from your chosen story and explain the relationship characteristics and dynamics between individuals.

Apply terminology presented within the module when analyzing the relationships. Be sure to include APA citations for any resources you used as references.

DEP2004 Human Growth and Development

Module 5 Assignment  

Menopause

In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, research the topic of menopause and address the following:

Explain perimenopause, surgical menopause, stress menopause, and postmenopause.

Describe the signs of menopause.

Which other life changes (e.g., physical, psychosocial, and cognitive) may influence a women's experience during menopause?

Which women are at the highest risk for osteoporosis?

Describe the traditional and alternative therapies for the conditions associated with menopause.

Suggest appropriate health, nutrition, and exercise guidelines for middle-aged and older adults.

DEP2004 Human Growth and Development

Module 5 Assignment  

Depression in the Elderly

Depression in later life is usually diagnosed on the basis of two clusters of symptoms: feelings and physical changes. In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, research the topic of depression in the elderly and address the following:

How would one know if an elderly relative had clinical depression or was sad because of specific life changes and losses?

What are the consequences of depression in the elderly?

Which behaviors would indicate a person going through depression needs therapy?

What kind of therapy would a professional recommend and why?