For a while, the effect of sexual content on youth's behavior received very little attention from researchers. Fortunately, there has been a surge of information becoming available on this very topic. Not only are researchers publishing this information in scholarly journals, it is also receiving mainstream news attention!
Read the quote below and tell me who you think said it and when: "The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their households. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. T
Puberty is triggered by a complex set of hormones and is one of the major physical milestones that occur during adolescence. Menarche, a girls first menstrual period, typically occurs between the ages of 11 and 15. This age is a drastic change from the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries when the average age of menarche was 17!
Many of us approach adolescent development with very little knowledge of what this age group is experiencing, outside our own experiences during adolescence. Think back to your life when you were 13 - 18 - 20 years old. Have adolescents changed over the past 30 years or remained the same? What are your thoughts?
Some positives are that children can learn from certain shows - things like dietary preferences, vocabulary, helpful behaviors, and attitudes. The negatives, on the other hand, include increases in aggressive behavior, emotional desensitization and exposure to things we may not want our children to see. The clear message fro
Hi, I need some assistance with the following question: Question: Analyze the roles of cultural contexts in understanding death.
Several years ago, in Georgia, a mother was arrested and prosecuted for killing her two sons. Now that fact in itself makes you think "oh my goodness, what was this woman thinking!?!" Now consider the circumstances, the woman's two sons had Huntington's Disease which is inherited and does not begin to show symptoms until mid-a
To revisit Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, children advance cognitively through social interactions with adults or children who's cognitive level is ahead of their own, a concept known as scaffolding. Therefore it appears that some guidance is necessary for children to learn. There is a fine line between a child "learning" an
Developmental psychologists have studied children's moral behavior in a number of different situations. They have discovered that morality is often situationally based, as in a study of thousands of children where the totally honest child was virtually nonexistent, as were children who cheated in every situation possible. As ad
Based on the information you have read in the text about motor, perceptual and cognitive skill development, answer the following question. Please read and respond to others posts as well, comment will count towards participation in week 3. Should children be taught to draw? Or should they be allowed simply to draw however t
Outside of the family, peer relationships (or peer pressure) are one of the most significant environmental influences that we will encounter and it a great example of a nonshared experience. People really start to be influenced by peer pressure in middle childhood. As a child gets older and moves through adolescence, the ef
I noticed that all of you that have responded so far have multiple siblings. There has been a tremendous amount of research that discusses the traits of individuals and how that is related to the birth order, or standing, they had in their family. For example, some studies have found that oldest children are more responsible,
How do postsynaptic potentials, synaptic transmission, and receptors affect behavior? Why is it important for psychologists to understand their effect?
Children have a lot of love for their parents even when they have not been treated well by them. It has been said that a child even if taken away from their mother due to neglect will still love them. Why is this and what can be done to help the new parent cope with the child's unwillingness to love the new parent as they love
1. What are the major milestones related to the physical development in adolescence? Briefly describe these milestones. 2. What are the major milestones related to the cognitive development in adolescence? Briefly describe these milestones. How does cognition change from late childhood to adolescence? 3. What are the major
Observe a child between the ages of 2 and 9. Record your observations and then develop a summary from a biological, cognitive, and psychosocial point of view. The child you observe can be a family member, friend or just someone you observe- your material is limitless. Be discrete and take copious notes. Next, think about how
Which of the following is TRUE about toddler play? A. They engage in complex interactive play. B. They may imitate each other, but often do not interact. C. They do not imitate each other as they have not learned this yet. D. They engage in simple interactive play. E. Toddlers play only near adults, as other chi
Why do many teens feel the need to belong to a group? How can Gardner's multiple intelligences be used by schools to help teens match their interests with their abilities?
Using references related to lifespan development, please answer the following questions-- I am preparing a presentation of development across the lifespan. 1. What are the major milestones related to the physical development in adolescence? Briefly describe these milestones. 2. What are the major milestones related to th
1. What are the major milestones related to the physical development in early, middle, and late childhood? Briefly describe these milestones. 2. What are the major milestones related to the cognitive development in early, middle, and late childhood? How does cognition change from early, middle, and late childhood? 3.
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TASK A while later you receive an e-mail from one of the other psychologists you met in Las Vegas: Hope all is well for you. I've been doing great since I left Las Vegas. My boss heard about our presentation at the Conference, and now he wants me to publish! Can you believe it? At any rate, I'm not so good at the research p
Reference: Boyd, D. & Bee, H. (2006). Lifespan development (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Allyn Bacon. 1. What are the major milestones related to the physical development in infancy? Briefly describe these milestones. How are motor, sensory, and perceptual skills developed in infancy? 2. What are the major
Do you agree with the necessity for autonomy as defined by the cognitive theorists? Why or why not? Please give a definition of autonomy in your response and base answer on at least one reference?
I am looking for assistance with the following questions. Analysis of childhood board game Game Selection: Lucky Ducks When making this analysis, consider the minimum age that is recommended for children to begin playing the game. The recommended age for Lucky Ducks is 3 & Up. What skills/abilities do children at that
Please answer the following questions: 1. What role does experience play in object recognition and visual perception? Be sure to include a specific example from your experience. 2. How does sensation and perception affect the five senses? 3. What are the neurological foundations of taste, touch, and smell? 4. How
Getting old is a difficult time period for many individuals and their family members. Please provide suggestions to create an ideal environment for an individual in late adulthood. Be sure to address the following items: a. Describe the changes that are occurring for women and men during the developmental stages of late adult
Please see the attachment for table. Developmental Stage:Physical changes:Cognitively changes:Socioemotionaly changes: Infancy Early Childhood Middle and Late Childhood Adolescence Early Adulthood Middle Adulthood
By selecting elements from Vygotsky's and Piaget's theories, please create an ideal theory relating to the IMPORTANCE OF PLAY that explains the major developmental factors related to middle childhood, late childhood, and adolescent development. Please be sure to include the a description of the theories from which you selec
1. What changes occur in the development of children's self-esteem? 2. What factors influence self-esteem?