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PSYC 290N Week 7 Graded Discussion Topic 1 Week 7: Physical & Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood As one enters retirement, the physical & cognitive changes of aging generally become even more noticeable. What physical &/or cognitive issues do the older adults closest to you have to face? Can anything be done to postpone having to face such issues, or are they unavoidable? Answer: Time is victorious & aging inevitable, but the stereotypes of elderly adults being in poor health is overblown, ...

PSYC 290N WEEK 8 FINAL EXAM (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 (TCO 1) The Maple Leaf Elementary School counselor, social worker, and the parents of 8-year- old Jimmy Jackson are working as a coopera...

PSYC 290N Week 4 Course Project I: My Virtual Life – Raise A Child: Section 3-Adolescence: 15 to 18 years Week four: My Virtual Life Psych290N -05:00 WEEK FOUR Set 9: 12 years, 11 months (3 essay questions @ 4 points each = 12 total points) 1. Describe any physical or behavioral signs of incipient puberty. Rocky is definitely showing a lot of behavioral signs of puberty. One example is that he’s easily angered over getting help on his math studies compared to before. He wants to continuously...

PSYC-290N Week 4 Adolescence – Quiz 1. Question. (TCOs 7 and 9) During a growth spurt, which is (are) likely to grow first? (Points : 2) 2. Question. (TCOs 7 and 9) Which hormone is responsible for normal brain development and overall rate of growth? (Points : 2) 3. Question. (TCOs 7 and 9) According to current research, which of the following accounts for the secular trend in development worldwide? (Points : 2) 4. Question. (TCOs 7 and 9) Which of the following groups is more likely to have a...

PSYC-290N Week 7 Course Project II: My Virtual Life – Young/Middle/Late Adulthood: Section 3-60 to 80 years My Virtual Life – Late Adulthood Regardless of whether you are a parent or s tep-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 of validation of their own beliefs, values, & s...

PSYC-290N Week 5 Graded Discussion Topic 1 Week 5 What are the challenges and emotional tasks of young adulthood? Are they the same as those that your grandparents faced? What about young adults l iving in different cultures? This section lists options that can be used to view responses. The roles of transitioning to adulthood can be stressful because we have to start thinking about our future and goals (Boyd and Bee 350). Some challenges young adult might face is getting a degree, making parent...

PSYC-290N Week 4 Graded Discussion Topic 1 Week 4 We have learned about the large amount of physical and cognitive changes that occur during the first year of life. Adolescence is another time of profound physical and psychological change. Specifically, what are these changes, and what factors influence them? You may want to think back on your adolescence. How did you experience this change? How did your family and friends react to them? We will also discuss what the research tells us about the ...

PSYC 290N Week 4 Adolescence Quiz Week 4 : Adolescence - Quiz 1 False false rldbqn=1 MultipleSections NavigateFreely False 0 Question 1. 1. (TCOs 7 and 9) Duri ng a growth spurt, which is (are) likely to grow first? (Points : 2) The torso Arms and legs Hands and feet The brain 0 6 MultipleChoice 2 Question 2. 2. (TCOs 7 and 9) Which hormone is responsible for normal brain development and overall rate of growth? (Points : 2) Adrenal androgen Thyroxine Testosterone Estrogen 0 7 MultipleChoice 4 ...

PSYC 290N Week 8 Final Exam (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 pare nts 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 (TCO 1) The Maple Leaf Elementary School counselor, social worker, and the parents of 8-year- old Jimmy Jackson are working as a cooperative team to d...

PSYC-290N Week 8 Final Exam (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 pare nts 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 (TCO 1) The Maple Leaf Elementary School counselor, social worker, and the parents of 8-year- old Jimmy Jackson are working as a cooperative team to d...