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Developmental Psychology

This assignment serves to encourage the integration of consumer, theoretical, and research information in the field of human development. Information should be provided in a concise, organized and grammatically correct manner. One to two paragraphs covering each of the headings below should be sufficient.

TOPIC: Choose a topic of interest that addresses an issue or concept in human development. Describe the issue or concept from the following perspectives.

1. CONSUMER INFORMATION : (Provide APA-style bibliographic reference)

Choose a recent (within the last year) article written for consumption by the general population that addresses a specific developmental issue. Describe the issue/concern (e.g. bed wetting, temper tantrums, etc.) and discuss suggestions from the author(s) on how to handle the situation.

2. JOURNAL/SCHOLARLY ARTICLE : (Provide APA-style bibliographic reference)

Find a peer-reviewed, empirically-based journal article that discusses the same topic (you may have to stretch the concept a little). Summarize procedures, results, and discussion portions of the article. Appropriate sources include journals such as Developmental Psychology, Adolescence, Child Development, Journal of Counseling and Development, Journal of Marriage and Family, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Journal of Applied Psychology, Health Psychology, and Journal of Experimental Psychology.

3. THEORETICAL INFORMATION :

Using the Santrock textbook, identify the theory(ies) that could be used to address the issue/concern and describe applications of the theory(ies) to the specific behavior or developmental issue. Pay particular attention to identifying developmental stages and concepts that might be applicable.

4. SUMMARY OR CONCLUSION :

Integrate the consumer, theoretical and research information. Identify points among the three that offer conflicting views and points that are in agreement. Discuss your own ideas/experiences that apply to this concept, and discuss how you might be able to use this information in your personal or professional life.

The paper will be evaluated on both content and writing style.