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    Symbolic Interactionism

    These questions are considered: What are your thoughts about Symbolic Interactionism? What about individual versus collective identity? Are you aware of this experience within yourself?

    A personalized answer is given about these areas of psychology.

    This posting examines these questions: 1). How do you recognize emerging adulthood? What is it? Why is it present in industrialized nations and not in developing nations? 2). What is the influence of individualism versus collectivism on the conceptualization of adulthood? 3). Comment on the similarities and differences in

    Defining and Discussing Culture

    These questions are considered: 1) What is culture? 2) How is it perpetuated among new generations? 3) How do culture and social science research confound each other?

    Theories and Influences on Human Development

    Outline and discuss the theoretical perspectives have guided lifespan development. Which perspectives make the most sense to you? Why? Describe the bioecological approach to development. List and discuss the advantages to taking this approach to development. Cite specific examples from your own experience to substantia

    Development Psychology Questions - Developmental Milestones in Childhood

    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. What

    Questions about teen development are posed.

    These inquiries are emphasized: Each generation speaks to how "kids have changed." What characteristics are associated with adolescent development? How have adolescents changed over the last 30 years? How have they remained the same? How would you characterize peer relationships during adolescence? How much pressure is t

    Obesity

    I have two issues dealing with obesity and trans fat, what is your opinion on these issues: The first issue deals with children having access to unhealthy foods at school. Many schools are banning the sale of unhealthy foods to children in school. Other schools are selling unhealthy foods in cafeterias and vending machines. S

    Sports Psychology is the focal topic.

    This scenario is assessed: You are coaching an Under-8's Soccer team. There are six boys and 2 girls. This is the first season for both the girls and one of the boy's Jason. The other boys have played between one and 3 years. The girls and Jason are less skilled and do not know the rules of the game. All the boys, including J

    Corporal Punishment - Spanking

    This is a very controversial topic. Do you think spanking should be used for disciplinary purposes? And, what disciplinary techniques do you think or inappropriate/effective?

    Child Care/Early Education

    What programs might you design to encourage family support and participation in a Child Care or Early Education program? (3 pages). I need as much information as possible on this question. Please provide concrete examples. Thank you.

    Cognitive and Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

    1. Explain and analyze one of the approaches to cognitive development in middle childhood. 2. Explain child in the family and the child in the peer group. Discuss the relationship of children in middle childhood as they relate to their family and peer group? 3. Explain and analyze two of the primary relationships invol

    Child Adolescent Psychology

    I am writing a research paper on child adolescent psychology. Please help me with the following questions: 1. How would I begin my introduction. 2. What would I say to write at the beginning. 3. Also, I have to compare and contrast theories. 4. What theories can I use in this paper in order to compare and contrast?

    Human Development

    The research is 15-20 pages based on human development from the "Development Across the Life Span". Need ideas.

    Identity Achieved Adolescents

    The claim that identity achieved adolescents are the best-adjusted, most "together" of all teens is disputed. Evidence is offered.

    Intelligence Presentation

    Consider the following scenario: Since you are a successful college student, you have been asked by a former high school teacher to address his/her class on the topic of human intelligence. ? Create a presentation that consists of 7-10 slides and detailed speaker notes to addresses the following: o What is intelligence?

    Potentialities of the human genome project

    Describe two positive potentialities of the human genome project, and one negative possibility. Please expand: According to this website http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/home.shtml the goal of the project is to identify the 20,000-25,000 genes in human DNA. There are many positive aspects: - if people

    Three romantic attachment styles

    What are the three romantic attachment styles described by Shaver and colleagues? Briefly describe one, and give an example of how it might 'look.' How are these similar to early attachment styles described by researchers such as Bowlby and Ainsworth?

    Mexican Adolescent Gangs in the United States

    What are the dynamics of the Mexican Adolescence involvement in gangs in the US? specifically, what are the influences or lack of in the culture, educational system, and in their communities.

    Critical Period: Lifelong Cognitive Development

    Evaluate the argument that the early years are a critical period for lifelong cognitive development. This is my plan: 1. Introduction 2. Cognitive development concerning young children:Piaget, Vygotsky, Bandura 3. Early years-- talk about the family, day care centre (Different forms of provision) 4. Evaluation-what works/

    Transference is acknowledged.

    You have a client who has come to you because they are having difficulty getting along with their new boss. After conducting a history and a couple of sessions you find that your client has difficulty making and sustaining relationships, and has had 5 jobs in the last 2 years. The only information the client gives is that things

    High School dropout among teens

    What are the environmental, genetic, and physiological factors that contribute to the rate, causes, and effects of high school dropouts?

    Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

    What are the concerns associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and the potential dangers present to a child 3 months of age lying on his tummy.

    Social/Emotional Development in Middle Childhood

    This review describes the development of the "social self" in middle childhood, including review of "social comparison" and the developing sense of gender that occurs in the late elementary school and early middle school years.

    Memory, Creativity, Intelligence & Maturation

    Please describe the form(s) in which information is coded in short-term memory and discuss the roles played by decay and interference in recalling information from short-term memory. What is creativity? How is it related to intelligence? Summarize the current research and criticisms of the research on creativity. Discuss