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PSY 205T Wk 1 Discussion – Life Span Development

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

In this discussion, you will have an opportunity to make connections between your prior knowledge and the new content you are learning this week. Consider your results from this week’s LearnSmart® Diagnostic in Connect® as context for your prior knowledge, as well as the new content you have learned about lifespan development.

Life span development is something that everyone can relate to because we all grow, develop, and change over time. While we know that we change, we may not know typical changes or how to explain these changes. Consider the field of life span development and the theories of development.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What are some of the processes that contribute to life span development? How do these processes work together? What is an example of these processes working together?
• When reviewing the theories of development, which two theories did you find most interesting? Why? What is an example of a situation from your life that illustrates a component of one of these theories?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

PSY 205T Wk 2 Discussion – Parenting Styles

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

In this discussion, you will have an opportunity to make connections between your prior knowledge and the new content you are learning this week. Consider your results from this week’s LearnSmart® Diagnostic in Connect® as context for your prior knowledge, as well as the new content you have learned about infancy and early childhood development.

Socioemotional development in infancy and early childhood sets the foundation for how children will respond in different types of situations throughout life. Consider the four types of parenting styles mentioned in Ch. 6 of Essentials of Lifespan Development: authoritative, authoritarian, neglectful, and indulgent.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• How do these parenting styles differ?
• How might each parenting style affect socioemotional development?
• What is an example of a behavior exhibited by both the parent and the child associated with each parenting style?
• Which parenting style do you believe is most effective? Why?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

PSY 205T Wk 3 Discussion – Changes and Challenges in Adolescence

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

In this discussion, you will have an opportunity to make connections between your prior knowledge and the new content you are learning this week. Consider your results from this week’s LearnSmart® Diagnostic in Connect® as context for your prior knowledge, as well as the new content you have learned about adolescent development.

Adolescence can be a very difficult time for some individuals. It is a period of life that includes many changes, and usually increased responsibilities. Not only must adolescents attempt to handle the changes they are encountering, they are also trying to figure out who they are and who they would like to become. Consider the physical, cognitive, and socioemotional changes and challenges that occur during adolescence.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What is an example of an issue surrounding the physical changes that happen for both males and females during adolescence?
• What are some of the social and emotional challenges that adolescents face? What are some recommendations for how to overcome those challenges?
• What are some of the elements that contribute to an individual’s identity? How do these elements fit with Erikson’s view of identity formation during adolescence?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

PSY 205T Wk 4 Discussion – Challenges in Early and Middle Adulthood

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

In this discussion, you will have an opportunity to make connections between your prior knowledge and the new content you are learning this week. Consider your results from this week’s LearnSmart® Diagnostic in Connect® as context for your prior knowledge, as well as the new content you have learned about the development that occurs during early and middle adulthood.

In adulthood, many individuals will face challenges related to stress, marriage, parenting, or possibly divorce. John Gottman has conducted extensive research related to making marriages work. Consider the challenges that occur during early and middle adulthood.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What are some of the principles John Gottman has found that determine if a marriage will work? Which resonate with you most? Why?
• What are some strategies that you use to manage stress? Which strategies have worked best for you? What are some new strategies that you would like to try? Why?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

PSY 205T Wk 5 Discussion – Challenges in Late Adulthood

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

In this discussion, you will have an opportunity to make connections between your prior knowledge and the new content you are learning this week. Consider your results from this week’s LearnSmart® Diagnostic in Connect® as context for your prior knowledge, as well as the new content you have learned about the development that occurs during late adulthood and towards the end of life.

In late adulthood, many individuals will face challenges related to if or when to retire, how to find meaning in their lives, how their marriage or relationships may be different, possibly death and loss, etc. While there isn’t a handbook on how to handle these challenges when they arise, it is important to consider how you may handle them. Consider the challenges that occur during late adulthood and the end of life.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• There are many things to consider when the topic of retirement comes up. How do you picture your retirement? How will you create a sense of meaning, and what would a typical day look like? How may this affect your relationships? What do you need to do in your life now to create this environment that you are picturing? Connect your vision to the topics presented in the week’s materials.

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.