Human Development: Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

For each DQ elaborate within 260-300 words. Use in text citations accordingly. Use scholarly reference(s) along with the one(s) attached as well.

DQ 1) High contact sports, teenage brain development, and concussions has been a topic that has received considerable attention. Review some research on this particular topic. After you have reviewed information, consider the following: If you were a parent, would you allow your child to play a high contact sport? Explain your response supporting your decision with the research on this topic.

DQ 2) Summarize Kohlberg and Gilligan’s theories of moral development. Explain how they are similar and how they differ.

References:

Read Chapters 8, 9, and 10 of Experiencing the Lifespan.

URL:

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/bedford-freeman-and-worth/2018/experiencing-the-lifespan_5e.php

Read "Kohlberg's Theory of Morality" from Elsevier's Dictionary of Psychological Theories.

URL:

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.credoreference.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/entry/estpsyctheory/kohlberg_s_theory_of_morality

Read "The Teen Brain: Behavior, Problem Solving, and Decision Making" from Facts for Families (2011).

URL:

http://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/docs/facts_for_families/95_the_teen_brain_behavior_problem_solving_and_decision_making.pdf

Explore the Body Image and Self-Esteem page of the TeensHealth website.

URL:

http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/body_image/body_image.html

Explore the Inside The Teenage Brain page of the PBS website

URL:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/view/