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Lifespan Development 

PSY-357 4 Credits Jan 15 - Mar 10 Course Description 

This is a course in developmental psychology with emphasis on the physical, social, cognitive, personality, and  moral developments within an individual. The course is designed to provide an understanding of the  transitions of life from conception to death. 

Instructor Contact Information 

Prof. Kristen DiCarlo Class Resources 

Human Development: A Life-Span View 

Kail, R. V., & Cavanaugh, J. C. (2019). Human development: A life-span view (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage  Learning. ISBN-13: 9781337554831 

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Topic 1: Theoretical and Scientifc Bases of Human Development 

Objectives: 

1. Defne key developmental issues. 

2. Describe key theories of life-span development. 

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Jan 15, 2024 - Jan 21, 2024 Max Points: 30 

Resources 

Optional: Schaie's Cognitive Theory 

Read "Schaie's Cognitive Theory," by Greene, from Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science (2021). 

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Human Development: A Life-Span View 

Read Chapter 1 in Human Development: A Life-Span View

Optional: Sociocultural Theory 

Read "Sociocultural Theory," by Trudy, from Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science (2021). 

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Optional: Developmental Stages 

Read "Developmental Stages," by DeWolfe, from Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science (2019). 

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Optional: Human Development (Biology) 

Read "Human Development (Biology)," by Cafrey, from Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science (2021). 

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Development and Context Across the Lifespan: A Community Psychology Synthesis 

Read “Development and Context Across the Lifespan: A Community Psychology Synthesis” by Ozer and Russo  from APA Handbook of Community Psychology: Theoretical Foundations, Core Concepts, and Emerging  

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Challenges (2017). 

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Optional: Lifespan Learning and Development and its Implications for Workplace Training 

Read "Lifespan Learning and Development and its Implications for Workplace Training," by Beier, from Current  Directions in Psychological Science (2021). 

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Development 

Read “Development,” by Buss, from Pathways to Individuality: Evolution and Development of Personality  Traits (2012). 

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Developmental Psychology 

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Assessments 

Summary of Current Course Content Knowledge 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Jan 15, 2024, 12:00 AM Jan 15, 2024, 11:59 PM 0 

Assessment Description 

Academic engagement through active participation in instructional activities related to the course objectives is  paramount to your success in this course and future courses.  Through interaction with your instructor and  classmates, you will explore the course material and be provided with the best opportunity for objective and  competency mastery.  To begin this class, review the course objectives for each Topic, and then answer the  following questions as this will help guide your instructor for course instruction.  

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1. Which weekly objectives do you have prior knowledge of and to what extent? 

2. Which weekly objectives do you have no prior knowledge of? 

3. What course-related topics would you like to discuss with your instructor and classmates?  What questions  or concerns do you have about this course?  

Class Introductions 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Jan 15, 2024, 12:00 AM Jan 17, 2024, 11:59 PM 0 

Assessment Description 

Take a moment to explore your new classroom and introduce yourself to your fellow classmates. What are you  excited about learning? What do you think will be most challenging? 

Topic 1 DQ 1 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Jan 15, 2024, 12:00 AM Jan 17, 2024, 11:59 PM 5 

Assessment Description 

In your own words, defne systematic, naturalistic, and structured observations. Describe the limitations of  each. Are there certain behaviors that might be difcult to observe? Why? Give an example of that behavior. 

Topic 1 DQ 2 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Jan 15, 2024, 12:00 AM Jan 19, 2024, 11:59 PM 5 

Assessment Description 

What are the strengths and weaknesses of correlational techniques? Why can causality not be inferred from  this type of methodology? 

Assignment Announcement - Developmental Periods 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Jan 15, 2024, 12:00 AM Jan 21, 2024, 11:59 PM 0 

Assessment Description 

Review the attached document “Developmental Periods” to prepare for the Developmental Chart assignment  due during the last week of the course. You can fll in this chart throughout the course as we go through each  

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developmental period. There is nothing to submit for this topic. The goal is to prepare you for your fnal  assignment. 

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and  documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the  APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric  prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.You are  required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located  in Class Resources if you need assistance. 

 

 

Topic 1 Participation 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Jan 15, 2024, 12:00 AM Jan 21, 2024, 11:59 PM 20 

Topic 2: Prenatal and Infant Development 

Objectives: 

1. Describe ethical considerations associated with the beginnings of biological development. 2. Summarize the course of prenatal development. 

3. Discuss the types of development in infancy. 

Jan 22, 2024 - Jan 28, 2024 Max Points: 100 

Resources 

Developmental Psychology - Infant Learning Speed 

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Developmental Psychology - Infants and Eye Contact 

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Optional: Meeting Infant Afect 

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Read “Meeting Infant Afect,” by Reddy, from Developmental Psychology (2020-2024). 

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Birth: Episode 6 

Watch “Birth: Episode 6” by PBS, from Films on Demand (2021). 

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Infant Developmental Outcomes: A Family Systems Perspective 

Read “Infant Developmental Outcomes: A Family Systems Perspective” by Parftt, Pike, & Ayers from Infant and  Child Development (2014). 

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Optional: Parent Education 

Watch “Parent Education,” by PESI, Inc., from Films on Demand (2018). 

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Developmental Psychology - Piaget: Object Permanence - 10 Month's Old 

Watch “Developmental Psychology - Piaget: Object Permanence - 10 Month's Old” [Video fle] from Films on  Demand (2008). 

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Human Development: A Life-Span View 

Read Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5 in Human Development: A Life-Span View

The Newborn Infant: A Missing Stage in Developmental Psychology  

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Read “The Newborn Infant: A Missing Stage in Developmental Psychology” by Nagy, from Infant and Child  Development (2011). 

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Developmental Psychology - Piaget: Object Permanence - 3 Month's Old 

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Developmental Psychology - Piaget: Object Permanence - 5 Month's Old  

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Developmental Psychology - Piaget: Conservation - 32 Months Old 

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Infant/Toddler Development 

Read “Infant/Toddler Development," by Zukauskas, from Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health (2020). 

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Optional: Babies Born by Caesarean Develop Slower in First Year Than Those Born Naturally –  New Finding 

Read “Babies Born by Caesarean Develop Slower in First Year Than Those Born Naturally – New Finding," by  Andersson and Zaigham, from The Conversation (2018). 

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Developmental Psychology - Piaget: Thought Processes - 32 Months Old 

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Assessments 

Topic 2 DQ 1 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Jan 22, 2024, 12:00 AM Jan 24, 2024, 11:59 PM 5 

Assessment Description 

Reproduction has always been considered by the courts to be a basic human right. There are legal  requirements to obtain a license before one can get married, or even go fshing, but not for having children. Is  having children a basic right for all people? Is there any justifcation for regulating reproduction (e.g., people  who abuse the children they already have or heavily addicted substance users who have no plans to quit while  pregnant)? What ethical issues does this topic raise? 

Topic 2 DQ 2 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Jan 22, 2024, 12:00 AM Jan 26, 2024, 11:59 PM 5 

Assessment Description 

Discuss some of the pros and cons concerning adoption of an infant. What are some of the issues relevant for  adopted infants, and what are some possible answers? Why does an adoption agency focus on the health of  the pregnant mother, when the child is going to be given up for adoption? Connect your fndings to the  developmental period. 

Fetal Development 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Jan 22, 2024, 12:00 AM Jan 28, 2024, 11:59 PM 70 

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Assessment Traits 

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Assessment Description 

There are two parts to this assignment. In the frst part you will create a PowerPoint presentation showing the  stages of fetal development. Then, for the second part, you will answer questions about genetic testing and  the ethical decisions involved. Include the answers to the questions in the PowerPoint presentation. 

Part I: Create a PowerPoint presentation (10 - 12 slides, not including the title and reference slide) explaining  the stages of fetal development. Each developmental stage should be identifed and brief explanation of the  development taking place in each stage should be included. 

Use two to four scholarly resources to support your presentation and short answer claims. Your PowerPoint  presentation needs to include a reference slide and in-text citations should be used throughout. 

Part II: Complete the following short answer questions regarding genetic testing and the ethical decisions  involved in genetic testing. Include the answers at the end of your PowerPoint presentation. 

1. Describe three genetic tests available to parents. Why would parents choose to complete these genetic  tests?   

1. What ethical dilemmas might arise in association with genetic testing? Consider the three genetic tests that  you discussed in question 1. Would they all have the same ethical implications? Why or why not?   1. Discuss how diferent religious perspectives might infuence a family’s reproductive choices and decisions to  conduct genetic testing prior to or during pregnancy. 

Use two to four scholarly resources to support your presentation and short answer claims. Include an APA  reference page for both parts of the assignment. 

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Observation Activity 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Jan 22, 2024, 12:00 AM Jan 28, 2024, 11:59 PM 0 

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Use the attached document “Observation Activity” to complete this assignment. 

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While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and  documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the  APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. 

Topic 2 Participation 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Jan 22, 2024, 12:00 AM Jan 28, 2024, 11:59 PM 20 

Topic 3: Early Childhood Development 

Objectives: 

1. Discuss the types of development in early childhood. 

2. Compare parenting styles and familial infuences on development. 

3. Apply cognitive theory during early childhood. 

Jan 29, 2024 - Feb 4, 2024 Max Points: 70 

Resources 

Metacognition in Early Child Development 

Read "Metacognition in Early Child Development," by Whitebread and Neale, from Translational Issues in  Psychological Science (2020). 

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Types of Families, Family Theory, Parenting Styles, Piaget and Erikson – Pediatric Nursing  Principles 

Watch "Types of Families, Family Theory, Parenting Styles, Piaget and Erikson – Pediatric Nursing Principles," by  Level Up RN, located on YouTube. 

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From Interest to Obligation: The Gradual Development of Human Altruism Page 10 Grand Canyon University 2024 © Prepared on: Feb 15, 2024, 1:48 AM

Read "From Interest to Obligation: The Gradual Development of Human Altruism," by Dahl and Paulus, from  Child Development Perspectives (2019). 

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Introduction: The Importance of Early Childhood Development, Education, and Intervention 

Read "Introduction: The Importance of Early Childhood Development, Education, and Intervention," by Alfonso  and DuPaul, from American Psychological Association (2020). 

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Temperament and Parenting Styles in Early Childhood Diferentially Infuence Neural  Response to Peer Evaluation in Adolescence 

Read “Temperament and Parenting Styles in Early Childhood Diferentially Infuence Neural Response to Peer  Evaluation in Adolescence” by Guyer, Jarcho, Pérez-Edgar, Degnan, Pine, Fox, & Nelson from Journal of  Abnormal Child Psychology (2015). 

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Optional: Social Development 

Read "Social Development," by Svetlova and Carpenter, from The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Child Development  (2017). 

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Neuroscience of Child and Adolescent Health Development 

Read “Neuroscience of Child and Adolescent Health Development” by Fine & Sung from Journal of Counseling  Psychology (2014). 

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Developmental Psychology - Moral ‘Intelligence’ 

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Watch “Developmental Psychology - Moral ‘Intelligence’" [Video fle] from Films on Demand (2008). 

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Developmental Psychology - Attention Training 

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Developmental Psychology - Stimulation and Development 

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Learning in Early Childhood: Experiences, Relationships and 'Learning to Be' 

Read “Learning in Early Childhood: Experiences, Relationships and 'Learning to Be'” by Tayler from European  Journal of Education (2015). 

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Trajectories of Civic Socialization in Context: Examining Variation Among Children in African  American and Black Immigrant Families 

Read "Trajectories of Civic Socialization in Context: Examining Variation Among Children in African American  and Black Immigrant Families," by Karras-Jean Gilles et al., from Developmental Psychology (2020). 

Early Childhood Self-Regulation in Context: Parental and Familial Environmental Infuences 

Read “Early Childhood Self-Regulation in Context: Parental and Familial Environmental Infuences” by Kiss et  al., from Cognition, Brain, Behavior: An Interdisciplinary Journal (2014).  

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Growth Charts of Human Development 

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Read “Growth Charts of Human Development” by van Buuren from Statistical Methods in Medical Research (2014). 

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Human Development: A Life-Span View 

Read Chapter 7 and review Chapters 3, 4, and 5 in Human Development: A Life-Span View

Assessments 

Topic 3 DQ 1 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Jan 29, 2024, 12:00 AM Jan 31, 2024, 11:59 PM 5 

Assessment Description 

Research shows that corporal punishment is endorsed more in the United States than in European countries,  with almost 25% of U.S. parents supporting its use. Is the use of corporal punishment necessary when raising  children? Why or why not? Where is the line between physical abuse and corporal punishment? 

Topic 3 DQ 2 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Jan 29, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 2, 2024, 11:59 PM 5 

Assessment Description 

Piaget found dramatic diferences in cognitive development between preschoolers and elementary-age  children. List and discuss several of these diferences. 

Assignment Reminder 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Jan 29, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 4, 2024, 11:59 PM 0 

Assessment Description 

**Friendly reminder** 

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Continue to work on your Development Chart. Be sure to reach out to your instructor, if you have any  questions.  

Parenting Styles and Family Infuences Worksheet 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Jan 29, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 4, 2024, 11:59 PM 40 

Assessment Traits 

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Assessment Description 

Use the attached document “Parenting Styles and Family Infuences Worksheet” to complete this assignment.  

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and  documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the  APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar  with the expectations for successful completion. 

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Topic 3 Participation 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Jan 29, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 4, 2024, 11:59 PM 20 

Topic 4: Middle and Late Childhood 

Objectives: 

1. Apply cognitive theory during middle and late childhood. 

2. Discuss the types of development in middle and late childhood. 

Feb 5, 2024 - Feb 11, 2024 Max Points: 130 

Resources 

Neurological Subtle Signs and Cognitive Development: A Study in Late Childhood and  Adolescence 

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Read “Neurological Subtle Signs and Cognitive Development: A Study in Late Childhood and Adolescence” by  Martins, Lauterbach, Luís, Amaral, Rosenbaum, Slade, & Townes from Child Neuropsychology (2013). 

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Efects of Paternal Incarceration on Father Involvement on Child Behavior Outcomes at  Middle Childhood 

Read "Efects of Paternal Incarceration on Father Involvement on Child Behavior Outcomes at Middle  Childhood," by Slaughter, J. et al., from Journal of Child and Family Studies (2019). 

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Interpersonal Forgiveness and Psychological Well-Being in Late Childhood 

Read “Interpersonal Forgiveness and Psychological Well-Being in Late Childhood” by van der Wal, Karremans,  & Cillessen from Merrill-Palmer Quarterly (2016). 

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Developmental Psychology - Piaget: Conservation - 9 Years Old 

Watch “Developmental Psychology - Piaget: Conservation - 9 Years Old” [Video fle] from Films on Demand  (2008). 

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Optional: Giving Priority to Race or Wealth in Peer Group Contexts Involving Social Inclusion 

Read "Giving Priority to Race or Wealth in Peer Group Contexts Involving Social Inclusion," by Burkholder, A.R.  et al., from Developmental Psychology (2021). 

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Developmental Psychology - Piaget: Thought Processes - 8 Years Old 

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Watch “Developmental Psychology - Piaget: Thought Processes - 8 Years Old” [Video fle] from Films on  Demand (2008). 

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Past and Future Episodic Thinking in Middle Childhood 

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Attention Defcit Hyperactivity Disorders, Psychostimulants, and Intolerance of Childhood  Playfulness: A Tragedy in the Making? 

Read "Attention Defcit Hyperactivity Disorders, Psychostimulants, and Intolerance of Childhood Playfulness: A  Tragedy in the Making?" by Panksepp, from Current Directions in Psychological Science (1998). 

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Authoritative Parenting and Parental Support for Children's Cognitive Development 

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Developmental Psychology - Piaget: Thought Processes - 9 Years Old 

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Developing Thoughts About What Might Have Been 

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Attention Defcit Hyperactivity Disorders, Psychostimulants, and Intolerance of Childhood  Playfulness: A Tragedy in the Making? 

Read “Attention Defcit Hyperactivity Disorders, Psychostimulants, and Intolerance of Childhood Playfulness: A  Tragedy in the Making?” by Panksepp from Current Directions in Psychological Science (1998). 

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Human Development: A Life-Span View 

Read Chapter 6 in Human Development: A Life-Span View

Developmental Precursors of Relational Aggression From late Childhood Through  Adolescence 

Read "Developmental Precursors of Relational Aggression From Late Childhood Through Adolescence," by  Aizpitarte, A. et al., from Child Development (2019). 

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Assessments 

Topic 4 DQ 1 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

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Feb 5, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 7, 2024, 11:59 PM 5 

Assessment Description 

Research suggests that when we increase extrinsic motivation to learn, we may actually decrease intrinsic  motivation. What does this say about parents “paying for grades?” Should parents ever ofer extrinsic rewards  for good grades? 

Topic 4 DQ 2 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 5, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 9, 2024, 11:59 PM 5 

Assessment Description 

According to Erikson, children need to develop a sense of industry during their school-age years. What are  some ways parents can increase their child’s sense of industry? 

Exam 1 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 5, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 11, 2024, 11:59 PM 100 

Assessment Traits 

Timed 

Assessment Description 

Complete Exam 1, which is made up of multiple-choice questions. 

To study for this exam, review the Topics 1-3 textbook readings and course resources.   The quiz can be taken at any time during Topic 4, but it must be completed by the end of Topic 4. 

Topic 4 Participation 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 5, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 11, 2024, 11:59 PM 20 

Topic 5: Adolescence 

Objectives: 

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1. Apply cognitive theory during adolescence. 

2. Discuss the types of development in adolescence. 

3. Explain the cognitive and brain changes that occur during adolescence. 

Feb 12, 2024 - Feb 18, 2024 Max Points: 120 

Resources 

Friendship Characteristics, Psychosocial Development, and Adolescent Identity Formation 

Read “Friendship Characteristics, Psychosocial Development, and Adolescent Identity Formation” by Jones et  al., from Personal Relationships (2014). 

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Optional: Adolescent Development 

Read "Adolescent Development," by Donnelly, from Salem Press Encyclopedia (2021). 

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Brain Development During Adolescence 

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Human Development: A Life-Span View 

Read Chapters 8 and 9 in Human Development: A Life-Span View

Rational Thinking and Cognitive Sophistication: Development, Cognitive Abilities, and  Thinking Dispositions 

Read “Rational Thinking and Cognitive Sophistication: Development, Cognitive Abilities, and Thinking  Dispositions” by Toplak, West, & Stanovich from Developmental Psychology (2014) 

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Training the Adolescent Brain: Neural Plasticity and the Acquisition of Cognitive Abilities 

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Adolescent Big Five Personality and pubertal Development: Pubertal hormone  Concentrations and Self-Reported Pubertal Development 

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Optional: Adolescent Psychology and Sexuality 

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Functional Brain Imaging Across Development 

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Adolescent Brain. In Adult Under Construction 

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Adolescent "Laziness" In Teenagers: Secret life of Growing Up 

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Commentary: An Updated Agenda for the Study of Digital Media Use and Adolescent  Development 

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Assessments 

Topic 5 DQ 1 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 12, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 14, 2024, 11:59 PM 5 

Assessment Description 

What physical changes occur in adolescence that mark the transition to a mature young adult? How do  physical changes that occur during this time impact an adolescent’s psychological development? What role do  parents, teachers, mental health professional, and medical professionals have in assisting throughout these  changes? 

Topic 5 DQ 2 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 12, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 16, 2024, 11:59 PM 5 

Assessment Description 

Piaget’s highest stage, formal operations, is not reached by every adolescent (or even adult). Discuss how  parents and teachers can help adolescents make the transition from concrete to abstract thinking. 

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Assignment Reminder 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 12, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 18, 2024, 11:59 PM 0 

Assessment Description 

**Friendly reminder** 

Continue to work on your Development Chart. Be sure to reach out to your instructor, if you have any  questions.  

CLC - Media Portrayal of Adolescence 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 12, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 18, 2024, 11:59 PM 90 

Assessment Traits 

Group 

Requires LopesWrite 

Assessment Description 

This is a Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) assignment. 

For this CLC assignment you will be analyzing the media’s portrayal of adolescence. You will need to plan your  time accordingly to have this assignment done before your group assignment is due. Use the attached  document “Media Portrayal of Adolescence” to begin your analysis of the media’s portrayal of adolescence.  Share which show you are watching in your CLC forum so there are not multiples of the same show.   

As a group, discuss any themes you noticed and note any common themes across shows. 

As a group you will develop a one-page fyer or pamphlet for parents or caregivers on issues impacting  adolescents. Theses should be the same issues and themes that presented themselves during your CLC  discussion. Your fyer or pamphlet should contain the following: 

1. Risk factors associated with the issue. 

2. The prevalence of the issue. 

3. Ways to prevent or treat the issue. 

Use two to three scholarly resources to support your explanations. 

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and  documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the  APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar  with the expectations for successful completion. 

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Topic 5 Participation 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 12, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 18, 2024, 11:59 PM 20 

Topic 6: Early Adulthood 

Objectives: 

1. Apply cognitive theory during early adulthood. 

2. Discuss the types of development in early adulthood. 

Feb 19, 2024 - Feb 25, 2024 Max Points: 130 

Resources 

Human Development: A Life-Span View 

Read Chapters 10 and 11 in Human Development: A Life-Span View

Child and Adolescent Predictors of Personality in Early Adulthood 

Read “Child and Adolescent Predictors of Personality in Early Adulthood” by Wängqvist, Lamb, Frisén, & Hwang  from Child Development (2015). 

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Optional: Sexual Development Across the Lifespan 

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Self-Complexity and Socio-Emotional Adjustment to a Romantic Event in Early Adulthood Page 23 Grand Canyon University 2024 © Prepared on: Feb 15, 2024, 1:48 AM

Read "Self-Complexity and Socio-Emotional Adjustment to a Romantic Event in Early Adulthood," by Perry et  al., from Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (2020). 

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The Development of Prosociality From Adolescence to Early Adulthood: The Role of Efortful  Control 

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Religiosity and Relationship Quality in Dating Relationships 

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Socioemotional Dispositions of Children and Adolescents Predict General and Specifc Second Order Factors of Psychopathology in Early Adulthood: A 12-year Prospective Study 

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Erikson and the Relational Context of Identity: Strengthening Connections With Attachment  Theory 

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Socio-Economic Position Early in Life, Cognitive Development and Cognitive Change From  Young Adulthood to Middle Age 

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Read “Socio-Economic Position Early in Life, Cognitive Development and Cognitive Change From Young  Adulthood to Middle Age” by Osler et al., from European Journal of Public Health (2013). 

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Assessments 

Topic 6 DQ 1 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 19, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 21, 2024, 11:59 PM 5 

Assessment Description 

Some cultures and religions have formal rites of passage that mark when an adolescent becomes an adult.  Discuss what “rites of passage” are common to adolescents in the United States and Internationally. Are there  any that are nearly universal? 

Topic 6 DQ 2 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 19, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 23, 2024, 11:59 PM 5 

Assessment Description 

Discuss current marriage and divorce trends. Explain why the trend of getting married later in life, may be  impacting divorce rates. 

Exam 2 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 19, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 25, 2024, 11:59 PM 100 

Assessment Traits 

Timed 

Assessment Description 

Complete Exam 2, which is made up of multiple-choice questions. 

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Topic 6 Participation 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 19, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 25, 2024, 11:59 PM 20 

Topic 7: Middle Adulthood 

Objectives: 

1. Apply cognitive theory during middle adulthood. 

2. Discuss the types of development in middle adulthood. 

Feb 26, 2024 - Mar 3, 2024 Max Points: 130 

Resources 

Midlife in the 2020s: Opportunities and Challenges 

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Families at Midlife 

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Human Development: A Life-Span View 

Read Chapters 12 and 13 in Human Development: A Life-Span View

Forty Years on: Childhood Intelligence Predicts Health in Middle Adulthood 

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Death of Despair 

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Loneliness in Middle-Aged Men 

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The Role of Perceived Work Environment and Work Activities in Midlife Cognitive Change 

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Structure and Continuity of Well-Being in Mid-Adulthood: A Longitudinal Study 

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Predicting Life Satisfaction During Middle Adulthood From Peer Relationships During Mid Adolescence 

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Religiosity and Joint Activities of Husbands and Wives in enduring Marriages 

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Assessments 

Topic 7 DQ 1 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 26, 2024, 12:00 AM Feb 28, 2024, 11:59 PM 5 

Assessment Description 

Discuss the physical changes that take place in middle adulthood and explain how these detriments may be  ofset. 

Topic 7 DQ 2 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 26, 2024, 12:00 AM Mar 1, 2024, 11:59 PM 5 

Assessment Description 

What is meant by lifelong learning? What diferences are there between adults and young people in how they  learn? 

Assignment Reminder 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 26, 2024, 12:00 AM Mar 3, 2024, 11:59 PM 0 

Assessment Description 

**Friendly reminder** 

Continue to work on your Development Chart. Be sure to reach out to your instructor, if you have any  questions.  

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Observation Activity 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 26, 2024, 12:00 AM Mar 3, 2024, 11:59 PM 100 

Assessment Description 

Please attach the completed "Observation Activity" document. 

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and  documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the  APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar  with the expectations for successful completion. 

You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. 

Topic 7 Participation 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Feb 26, 2024, 12:00 AM Mar 3, 2024, 11:59 PM 20 

Topic 8: Late Adulthood and End of Life 

Objectives: 

1. Apply cognitive theory during late adulthood. 

2. Discuss issues associated with end of life. 

Mar 4, 2024 - Mar 10, 2024 Max Points: 290 

Resources 

Levers for Change and Unexpected Outcomes of a Participatory Research Partnership:  Toward Fostering Older Adults’ Social Participation to Promote Health Equity 

Read "Levers for Change and Unexpected Outcomes of a Participatory Research Partnership: Toward Fostering  Older Adults’ Social Participation to Promote Health Equity," Turcotte et al., from American Journal of  Community Psychology (2020). 

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Introduction to the Special Issue on Palliative Care, End-Of-Life, and Bereavement: Integrating  Psychology Into Pediatric Palliative Care 

Read "Introduction to the Special Issue on Palliative Care, End-Of-Life, and Bereavement: Integrating  Psychology Into Pediatric Palliative Care," by Thompson and Kentor, from Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology (2021). 

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Sense of Coherence, Depressive Feelings and Life Satisfaction in Older Persons: A Closer Look  at the Role of Integrity and Despair 

Read “Sense of Coherence, Depressive Feelings and Life Satisfaction in Older Persons: A Closer Look at the  Role of Integrity and Despair” by Dezutter, Wiesmann, Apers, & Luyckx from Aging & Mental Health (2013). 

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Between Integrity and Despair: Toward Construct Validation of Erikson’s Eighth Stage 

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End-of-life issues 

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Cognitive Development Across Diferent Age Ranges in Late Adulthood 

Read “Cognitive Development Across Diferent Age Ranges in Late Adulthood” by Argimon, Irigaray, & Stein  from Universitas Psychologica (2014). 

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Optional: Retirement and Developmental Psychology 

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Culture and Well-Being in Late Adulthood: Theory and Evidence 

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Human Development: A Life-Span View 

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A Death of One's Own 

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Religion, Meaning in Life, and Change in Physical Functioning During Late Adulthood 

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Aging With Grace 

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Assessments 

Topic 8 DQ 1 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Mar 4, 2024, 12:00 AM Mar 6, 2024, 11:59 PM 5 

Assessment Description 

The Terry Schiavo case raised several ethical issues about death education, including living wills and  euthanasia. Weigh in on this particular case and justify your position. 

Topic 8 DQ 2 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Mar 4, 2024, 12:00 AM Mar 8, 2024, 11:59 PM 5 

Assessment Description 

What changes occur in information processing as people age? How do these changes relate to everyday life? 

Exam 3 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Mar 4, 2024, 12:00 AM Mar 8, 2024, 11:59 PM 100 

Assessment Traits 

Timed 

Assessment Description 

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Complete Exam 3, which is made up of multiple-choice questions. 

To study for this exam, review the Topics 7 and 8 textbook readings and course resources. 

The quiz can be taken at any time during Topic 8 as long as it is before the due date, which is before the end of  the class. Please schedule time before the end of Topic 8 to complete the exam.  

Developmental Chart 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Mar 4, 2024, 12:00 AM Mar 10, 2024, 11:59 PM 90 

Assessment Traits 

Requires LopesWrite 

Assessment Description 

Submit the completed "Developmental Periods" chart, the assignment you started in Topic 1. Remember the  entire chart is required to be flled out completely. 

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and  documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the  APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric  prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

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Issues on Dying 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Mar 4, 2024, 12:00 AM Mar 10, 2024, 11:59 PM 70 

Assessment Traits 

Requires LopesWrite 

Assessment Description 

Use the attached document “Issues on Dying” to complete this assignment. 

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and  documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the  APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar  with the expectations for successful completion. 

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is  located in Class Resources if you need assistance. 

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Topic 8 Participation 

Start Date & Time Due Date & Time Points 

Mar 4, 2024, 12:00 AM Mar 10, 2024, 11:59 PM 20 

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