Summary - PSYC 290 (Lifespan Development)/PSYC 290 (Lifespan Development) Check-up – Healthcare Provider

Week 6_ Discussion Question Option 1: In your readings this week, there is an extensive discussion on the physical decline that adults in their middle adulthood may likely face. What are some small s teps that a 30-year- old patient can take now that can help reduce some of the negative physical consequences that they could experience at 50-years-old? Address at least 2 of the 6 listed: Diet, Exercise, sleep and substance use. According to Santrock physical changes of midlife are usually gradual...

Lifespan Development Reflection Paper In the last eight weeks, Lifespan Development has been a roller coaster for me. I had moments of deep thought, moments of realization, moments where I genuinel y connected with the material, & some moments of “holy cow, why does my virtual child behave better than my real children & my parenting style is the same?!” During the session, we did a project titled My Virtual Life, in which we had to raise a child & I felt confident. I felt confident because h...

PSYC-290N Week 7 Graded Discussion Topic 2 PSYC 290N Week 7 Discussion Topic 2 Erikson felt that the psychosocial task of late adulthood was that of integrity versus despair. Here, the perso n reviews his or her life & comes to feel either despair or that life is worthwhile. What do the older adults in your life have to say about meaning in life? Do they have any advice for those younger than them on how to live a meaningful life? If so, what? If not, why not? Answer: The older adults in my pers...

PSYC-290N Week 7 Course Project II: My Virtual Life – Young/Middle/Late Adulthood: Section 3-60 to 80 years My Virtual Life – Late Adulthood Regardless of whether you are a parent or s tep-parent in your virtual life that you are leading, why do you think many parents report difficulties in maintaining or increasing intimacy with their adult children? In your answer, consider that for some parents their children often provide a perceived source of validation of their own beliefs, values, & s...

WEEK FIVE 19 years = 4 Points 1. What are some behaviors or choices that you have a tendency to do (habits, perceptions, stress or other health-detrimental aspects of your life) that you might need to work on? How might these serve as obstacles to later life success? I tend to not think about money so much and make some bad decisions in regards to finances. Instead of staying home and getting an associate’s degree first, I decided to do a year at a community college and then go away to school ...

Q. 1.1. (TCOs 10 and 11) Which of the following is a reason why it takes middle-aged adults longer to perform cognitive tasks than younger adults? (Pts : 2) It is more difficult for the middle-aged b rain to activate large areas of the cortex. A larger area of the cortex is activated; therefore, it takes longer to process information. It is because of decreased blood supply to the brain resulting from the build-up of plaque. It is because the middle-aged brain does not react to perceptual stimul...

30 months (2 ½ years) (3 essay questions @ 4 points each = 12 total points) 1. Have there been any environmental events in your child’s first 2 1/2 years that you think might have influenced his o r her behavior? On what do you base your hypotheses? Tommy got scared on a visit to his cousin’s house, because his aunt and uncle spanked the cousin, who is three years of age, for a misdeed. Myself and my partner talked to him that sometimes parents scold their kids, and it is not because they d...

PSYC 290N Week 1 Discussion Topic 2 A huge amount of research has been done about pregnancy & what pregnant women should & should not do to have a healthy baby. We know that many doctors & parents ar e concerned with the biological factors, as well as the environmental effects. Pick one of these issues, & explain what considerations should be taken when making decisions on having a healthy baby. Answer: There is a lot of planning & decisions that go into planning for a baby let alone deciding if...

Questions: 8 months: 1. How does your baby's eating, sleeping & motor development compare to the typical developmental patterns? The Doctor stated that the baby is physically healthy. The Doctor re commends a greater variety of baby food & some ground up veggies & fruits. Has a normal reaction to strangers & is able to adapt having a positive reaction to the situations & people at the Doctors office. His motor skills are typical for his age such as crawling, st&ing up, & sitting up. Overall, he...