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King, Professor</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>EXAMINATION #1</B></div> <bR> <div> Please answer all questions thoughtfully and concisely.  Integrate textbook, lecture, designated links and other scholarly resource information and theories with your own knowledge and understanding.  Each response should be no longer than 3 single-spaced typewritten page with a double space in between paragraphs. <B>You must answer all 5 questions.  Each question is worth 20 points. The sixth question is an important one and will earn you 5 bonus points.  Please type your paper.  </B></div> <bR> <div> Exams are due on the designated date provided in class. Late exams will be penalized. Please number your responses and provide a summary heading of the question prior to your response. You can also download this exam in a WORD document and use it to complete your responses for each question without having to retype the question. If you use the word document, delete the related links from the question prior to your response.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> 1.        <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#6000C0" FACE="Calibri" >Describe the field of developmental psychology.  Discuss the main focus of human development. What are the issues discussed relative to development? What are the special problems that complicate the study of age-related changes across the lifespan? To develop a comprehensive answer to this question, review your textbook, your class notes and the related learning links on the Overview of Development page on the course website.  These links include:</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/developmental+psychology" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.c"><U><B>Developmental Psychology</B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#6000C0" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> An overview of the field of developmental psychology.</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/CliffsReviewTopic/Developmental-Psychology.topicArticleId-26831.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/Clif"><U><B>Developmental Psychology-Cliff's Notes</B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#6000C0" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> Free articles from Cliff's Notes.</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.devpsy.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.devpsy.org/"><U><B>Developmental Psychology.Org</B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#6000C0" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> An overview of the field with important links, including lessons, demonstrations and activities.</div> <div> <A HREF="http://psychology.about.com/od/developmentalpsychology/a/devissues.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://psychology.about.com/od/developme"><U><B>Issues in Developmental Psychology</B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#6000C0" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> There are a number of important issues that have been debated throughout the history of developmental psychology. The major questions include the following: Is development due more to genetics or environment? Does development occur slowly and smoothly, or do changes happen in stages? Do early childhood experiences have the greatest impact on development, or are later events equally important? </div> <div> <A HREF="http://psychology.about.com/od/developmentalpsychology/a/devresearch.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://psychology.about.com/od/developme"><U><B>Research Methods in Developmental Psychology</B></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#6000C0" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> An overview of methods used in research in the field of developmental psychology.</div> <div>      </div> <div> 2.         What is the role of developmental theories in the study of human development? Describe how these theories have been classified by your textbook and from your class notes as they attempt to explain aspects of human development.  What are the precise theories by their developmental focus and their major emphases? Why are these theories important to understanding development?  What particular theory do your find intriguing and why?</div> <bR> <div> Use the links on developmental theories from the course website to help formulate your response: <A HREF="http://www.psyking.net/id95.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.psyking.net/id95.htm"><U><B>(</B></U></A><A HREF="http://www.psyking.net/id95.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.psyking.net/id95.htm"><U><B>http://www.psyking.net/id95.htm)</B></U></A><A HREF="http://www.psyking.net/id95.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.psyking.net/id95.htm"><U> </U></A> .       </div> <bR> <bR> <div> 3.         Compare and contrast the similarities and differences in explorations about thought and knowledge construction from the views of Piaget and Vygotsky.  Review your handout on Piaget’s <I>Genetic Epistemological Theory of Knowledge Construction</I>.  You are asked to review Vygotsky’s original article on <I>Thinking and Speaking </I>that can be found on my website under Related Learning Links-Theories of Development The Vygtosky Archive at: http://www.marxists.org/archive/vygotsky/works/words/index.htm or, you can directly go to the site directly at: <A HREF="http://www.marxists.org/archive/vygotsky/works/words/index.htm." TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.marxists.org/archive/vygotsky"><U><B>http://www.marxists.org/archive/vygotsky/works/words/index.htm</B></U></A><A HREF="http://www.marxists.org/archive/vygotsky/works/words/index.htm." TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.marxists.org/archive/vygotsky"><U><B>.</B></U></A><B> </B> See also Piaget’s comments on Vygotsky’s essay on thinking and speaking in a link at the bottom of the page.</div> <div> What particular features of Vygotsky’s theory make it very different from Piaget’s theory?  How are the two similar? What is the meaning and significance of the zone of proximal development in Vygotsky’s theory? Conclude this discussion with your overall point of view and assessment of these two theorists and their explanations.</div> <bR> <div> 4.         Describe what genes are and how they influence human development. Identify some important reproductive challenges and choices (including prenatal diagnosis tests and infertility technology).What are the some of the factors that determine whether a couple is at risk for having a child with genetic abnormalities? What is our current state of knowledge about comment genetic abnormalities and their causes? What current scientific research is ongoing in the search for eradication or correction of genetic problems?  What should individuals and families know about their family backgrounds, and that of their spouse prior to conception? Where can they go for help?</div> <bR> <div> In addition to the textbook, visit some of the related learning links on the genetics and genetic engineering  page on the course website at:<A HREF="http://www.psyking.net/id91.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.psyking.net/id91.htm"><U> </U></A><A HREF="http://www.psyking.net/id91.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.psyking.net/id91.htm"><U><B>http://www.psyking.net/id91.htm</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> 5.         What are the ideal factors for conception–how must both parents prepare for conception? Cite some of the findings from research of the environmental influences on prenatal development–from the father and the mother. What decisions must be made by the parents about the birthing process?  What are the critical aspects of assessing the newborn after birth?  What must medical professionals be concerned about relative to assessing the health of a newborn and what are the techniques they use to make this assessment?</div> <bR> <div> 6.         What is your assessment of this first component of developmental lifespan psychology? What have been the most intriguing aspects of this discussion for you?  What questions remain for you?  <I>(For bonus points–5 points)</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> rmk:9-09</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> Download Exam below in a WORD document:</div> <bR> <div>  <a href="HTMLobj-2766/Psy_230-231-235.Examination_1.doc"><u>Psy_230-231-235.Examination_1.doc</u> </a>  </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <U>__________</U></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>EXAMINATION #3</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Please answer 5 questions thoughtfully.  Integrate textbook and other resource information and theories with your own knowledge and understanding in responding to each question.  Please type your papers. State the question first before responding. Each question is worth 20 points</B><I><B>.  Answer at least 1 question each on infancy, toddlerhood and childhood.   </B></I><I><B><U>Exams are due at the next class session.</U></B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> 1.   Discuss the effects of diet on infants’ growth and physical development.  Also speculate about</div> <div>       changes in   society, in social policy, that would make it easier for parents to provide optimal nutrition</div> <div>       for infants.  (Examples:  more nutritious commercial baby food, removal of pesticides from fruits </div> <div>       and vegetables, better and more accessible parent education, more extensive income support </div> <div>       and nutritional supplement programs, greater flexibility in the workplace for nursing mothers, etc.)</div> <bR> <div> 2.   Newborn Yoshiko just came home from the hospital 2 days ago.  Her Japanese parents engage in parent-infant </div> <div>       co-sleeping.  How is co-sleeping likely to affect Yoshiko’s sleep-waking schedule during the first year, and why </div> <div>       do her parents believe that sleeping with the baby is important?  What does the research say about the </div> <div>       importance and impact of  co-sleeping?  What strategies are outlined from the research literature on how</div> <div>       parents  should arrange for co-sleeping?</div> <bR> <div> 3.   Describe the growth of the brain during infancy and toddlerhood. Describe the development of the brain </div> <div>       during childhood. How does brain development impact a child’s development, overall?</div> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> 4.   Discuss the importance of breastfeeding.  What is the adequate time period to breast feed your baby?  </div> <div>       What are the positive advantages of breast-feeding?  Why is breast-feeding especially important for</div> <div>       infants in poverty-stricken regions of the world?  Discuss the relevant research findings on the positive benefits </div> <div>       of  breastfeeding in the U.S. and  world-wide.</div> <bR> <div> 5.   Discuss attachment in infancy and toddlerhood.  How is attachment established?    What are the behaviors</div> <div>       of infants who are attached to their mother or caregiver?  How can the behavior of both the mother and the </div> <div>       father  affect the bond with their child?  How can an infant’s temperament affect the process of attachment </div> <div>       to a parent? What are the longterm effects on the child’s development when attachment is securely formed?</div> <bR> <div> 6.   Describe cognitive development during infancy, toddlerhood and childhood.  How does learning occur at each</div> <div>       of these  developmental levels?  Describe at least 5 ways that infants learn.  How can parents increase </div> <div>       cognitive  and learning capabilities at each level? </div> <bR> <div> 7.   What is competence?  Why is the development of competency important in child development?  What </div> <div>       does research say  about the importance of competence and the longterm effects on child development?  </div> <div>       How can parents enhance children’s competence?</div> <bR> <div> 8.   What kinds of linguistic environments are important for toddlers and children to be able to effectively develop </div> <div>       language  capabilities? How does “motherese” facilitate a toddler's language development?  Cite the </div> <div>       research literature and the important findings and strategies that support the continued development of</div> <div>       language  during childhood. Which theory or explanation of language development seems logical in your </div> <div>       opinion relative to toddlers and children's development of language?</div> <bR> <div> 9.   How do heredity, environment and prenatal conditions influence the development of temperament? What are</div> <div>       the resulting effects on a child's temperament? Name and describe the types of temperaments that can be </div> <div>       the resulting effects. What types of parenting practices are likely to have a “good fit”  with each type of a </div> <div>       child’s temperament?</div> <bR> <div> 10.  In your opinion and also consulting the research, what are the effects of infant  and child daycare in which </div> <div>        infants are regularly cared for by trained and paid non relatives?  A mother who takes her child to day care says </div> <div>        to you that she knows she is harming her baby, but must work out of economic necessity.  How would </div> <div>        you  respond?  What does the research have   to say about the effects of daycare?  If you have to resort to </div> <div>        daycare, what criteria would you use in  selecting the appropriate day care experience?</div> <bR> <div> rmk:11-09</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> Download Exam below in a WORD document: </div> <bR> <div>  <a href="HTMLobj-2790/Psychology_231.Exam__2.doc"><u>Psychology_231.Exam__2.doc</u> </a>  </div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Assignment in Lieu of Class </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B> <a href="HTMLobj-2807/Psychology_231.Assignment_on_Early_and_Middle_Childhood.doc"><u>Psychology_231.Assignment_on_Early_and_Middle_Childhood.doc</u> </a>  </B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>