Journal 2 & DB3

PSY-241

Progressive Journal 2

Part 2: Written Portion

This is the written portion of the assignment. Please include the following in your typed paper:

1. List of Characteristics: Type a list the characteristics you determined during the preliminary portion of the assignment. DO NOT present the characteristics in sentence or paragraph form. Simply list them. Cut and paste the entire list of characteristics from the last journal assignment and then add the characteristics from this assignment to the list.

2. Respond to the following questions:

a. Based on the child’s temperament, the parenting style(s), AND previous characteristics you determined (e.g., gender, ethnicity, SES, presence of siblings, smoking status, health issues, birth weight, use of childcare, etc.), determine if there is a “goodness-of-fit” between the child and his/her home environment. Your discussion must compare the child's temperament and the parenting style(s) s/he is exposed to, as well as the protective factors for goodness-of-fit as well as the risk factors. You must have a concluding statement with an overall goodness of fit conclusion.

b. Based on ALL the characteristics that have been determined in both of the assignments so far, describe any health/safety (i.e., injury risk) concerns you have for the child and why. If you have no health/safety concerns, explain why not. You must discuss factors such as temperament, parenting style, nutritional status, health and illness, risk of child abuse, SES, smoking status, etc.

Type your paper as indicated in the general instructions. You should not retype the questions in the body of your paper. Answer each question using complete sentences and paragraphs. Your answers should not reflect your opinions or personal experiences. Your score will be based on how well you support the answer you provide. Be sure to explain how you used each of the characteristics you discuss (e.g., are they RISK or PROTECTIVE factors?) and provide support for your statements/decisions based on information from the textbook, including page numbers.