Psyc 290n week 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PSYC 290N Week 2 Graded Discussion Topic 1 Young infants need sufficient stimulation and order in their environments to maximize the early period of rapid growth. Give an example of some type of st imulation that can be used by caregivers to invigorate the brain’s ability to respond to experiences. Show Less

PSYC 290N WEEK 8 FINAL EXAM (TCO 1) Which of the following is the best example of an off-time event that could have negative effects upon an individual's development? The deaths of elderly parents Being divorced at the age of 25 The death of one's spouse at the age of 30 Experiencing a life-threatening illness at the age of 60 Chapter 1, page 8 (TCO 1) The Maple Leaf Elementary School counselor, social worker, and the parents of 8-year- old Jimmy Jackson are working as a coopera...

PSYC-290N Week 4 Adolescence – Quiz 1. Question. (TCOs 7 and 9) During a growth spurt, which is (are) likely to grow first? (Points : 2) 2. Question. (TCOs 7 and 9) Which hormone is responsible for normal brain development and overall rate of growth? (Points : 2) 3. Question. (TCOs 7 and 9) According to current research, which of the following accounts for the secular trend in development worldwide? (Points : 2) 4. Question. (TCOs 7 and 9) Which of the following groups is more likely to have a...

PSYC 290N Week 2-Infancy Quiz Question 1. 1. (TCOs 3 and 5) What is the name of the process of creating new synapses that happens very quickly in the first couple of years after birth? (Points : 2) Synaptic pruning Synaptomiosis Myelinization Synaptogenesis 0 MultipleChoice 1 Question 2. 2. (TCOs 3 and 5) What effect does watching television have on the developing brain? (Points : 2) Any television watching prior to age 2 is likely to inhibit healthy brain development. Toddlers might...

PSYC-290N Week 6 Course Project II: My Virtual Life – Young/Middle/Late Adulthood: Section 2-42 to 55 years (GRADED A)

PSYC-290N Week 3 Course Project I : My Virtual Life – Raise A Child: Section 2-Early/Middle Childhood: 3 to 12 years, 11 months (GRADED A+)

PSYC 290N Week 4 Course Project I: My Virtual Life – Raise A Child: Section 3-Adolescence: 15 to 18 years Week four: My Virtual Life Psych290N -05:00 WEEK FOUR Set 9: 12 years, 11 months (3 essay questions @ 4 points each = 12 total points) 1. Describe any physical or behavioral signs of incipient puberty. Rocky is definitely showing a lot of behavioral signs of puberty. One example is that he’s easily angered over getting help on his math studies compared to before. He wants to continuously...

PSYC 290N Week 2 Quiz Quiz #1: Ch 1-3 1. QuestionIf you are born in the 21st century, which of the following statements might apply to you? You may well live to be 100 years old. 2. Question2. Which of the following best describes your text's approach to human development? Human development begins at birth and continues throughout the lifespan. 3. Question3. Which of the following is an example of a normative age-graded change? You are taller now than when you were 2 years old. 4. Question4. Wh...

PSYC 290N Week 1 Graded Discussion Topic 2 A huge amount of research has been done about pregnancy and what pregnant women should and should not do to have a healthy baby. We know that many doctors and parents are concerned with the biological factors, as well as the environmental effects. Pick one of these issues, and explain what considerations should be taken when making decisions on having a healthy baby. Show Less

PSYC-290N Week 7 Graded Discussion Topic 2 | Already GRADED A