Human Development Theories
In your discussions throughout the course, you will be evaluated on how well you can demonstrate that you understand the ideas presented throughout the unit, including assigned readings, discussions, media, and independent research. You will also be evaluated on the quality of your workÂits academic rigor, how well it shows your ability to think critically, and how completely it covers the discussion topic. Refer to the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to learn how your discussions will be evaluated.
In PSYC1000, you were introduced to the current major theories in psychology. In this course, we will dig deeper into the theories that are most relevant to the process of human developmentÂor how people change in predictable ways over time.
To complete this discussion, respond to the following prompts:
What are the similarities and differences between a stage and a nonstage theory?
How do both types of developmental theories help us gain a deeper understanding of how people develop?
Do you think, from your experiences and observations, that people tend to develop in somewhat distinct stages, or gradually over time?
For this and all your course discussions, be sure to follow APA style rules for citing and referencing sources.
Guidelines for Responding to Peers
Please respond to at least two other learners. Questions to consider:
Did they see similarities or difference that you did not?
Do you see other ways that developmental theories help us gain a deeper understanding into how people develop?
Your responses should be substantive in nature and serve to advance the dialogue in a meaningful and thoughtful way. Be sure to keep the tone of your responses respectful and professional. Use APA-style citations and references.
Learning Components
This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:
Study human development theories.
Resources
Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.
APA Style and Format.
Research Designs and Methods
In this unit, you reviewed the various research designs and methods employed by scientists who primarily study the field of lifespan development.
For this discussion:
Choose two lifespan development research designs, then compare and contrast their strengths and weaknesses.
Provide an example of a study in lifespan development that would be appropriate for the two types of designs you selected.
Discuss how these two types of designs help advance our knowledge about human development.
Guidelines for Responding to Peers
Please respond to at least two other learners. Questions to consider:
Do you have any suggestions for the strengths or weaknesses of the study designs being discussed?
Do you have additional thoughts on what design would be best for the example study?
Your responses should be substantive in nature and serve to advance the dialogue in a meaningful way. Be sure to keep the tone of your responses respectful and professional. Use APA-style citations and references.
Learning Components
This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:
Distinguish scholarly from popular sources of information.
Examine the research methods associated with a theory.
Resources
Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.
APA Style and Format.
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