PSYC 290 Lifespan Development (PSYC 290N)

PSYC 290N Week 7 Course Project II: My Virtual Life – Late Adulthood: Section 3–60 to 80 years. PSYC 290N – Week 7 Course Project II – Late Adulthood My Virtual Life – Late Adulthood Regardless of whether you are a parent or step-parent in your virtual life that you are leading, why do you think...

Question # 1 3 / 3 Points (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 Question # 2 3 / 3 Points (TCO 1) The Maple Leaf Elementary School counselor, social worker, and the parents of 8-year-old Jim...

PSYC 290N Week 6 Middle Adulthood – Quiz Question 1 2 / 2 pts (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? It is more difficult for the middle-aged brain 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 be...

PSYC 290N Week 7 Course Project II: My Virtual Life – Late Adulthood: Section 3–60 to 80 years. PSYC 290N – Week 7 Course Project II – Late Adulthood My Virtual Life – Late Adulthood Regardless of whether you are a parent or step-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...