Journals: 1. Following each section of the text, there will be a 1/2 to 1 page journal allowing the student to show their understanding of the material. 2. There are 6 journal options. 3. Student is expected to complete 3 Journals of their choice.
Journal One: The Foundation Chapters 1 & 2 Topic: Reactive Attachment Disorder
Answer the following questions: 1. Describe the symptoms of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). 2. According to a Behavioral Psychologist, how does the disorder affect the development of a child suffering from RADs?
Resources: 1. Huffington Post "Raising a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder": http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/adoption-reactive-attachment-disorder-rad-kid/52e299e678c90a08d00002bf
2. Families by Design "Reactive Attachment Disorder": http://www.attachment.org/reactive-attachment-disorder/
3. Beyond Consequences "Reactive Attachment Disorder: A New Understanding" http://www.beyondconsequences.com/rad.pdf
Journal Two: Infancy Chapter 3 & 4 Topic: Montessori vs. Traditional Education Systems
Answer the following questions: 1. Describe the main themes of montessori education 2. Describe what the traditional education system looks like 3. In your opinion, which system would you use for your child? Justify your answer by citing from the textbook. Please use APA Citation format.
Journal Three: Childhood Chapters 5, 6, & 7 Topic: Gender Differences: Boys vs. Girls in the Classroom
Answer the following questions: 1. Support your argument for or against this statement: "Today, male students are treated unfairly in the classroom compared to their female counterparts". - APA Citation is expected.
Journal Four: Adolescence - Pressure & Kids 1. Select one social media outlet or institution.(i.e. instagram, Facebook) and describe how this outlet has influenced the cognitive development of the adolescent. Argue whether or not you think this outlet is a positive or negative for the adolescent.
Journal Five: Early & Middle Adulthood: Psychology of Parenting 1. For this journal, describe how your parents fit into one of the following parenting styles. Provide at least one example of an event in which your parent's behavior show evidence of one of the styles below.: Authoritarian Authoritative Permissive Rejecting-Neglecting Parents
Journal Six: Later Life: The aging process Answer the following question: An elderly relative has just been widowed. List at least 3 signals mentioned in Chapter 13 that might set off alarm bells that his person is at risk for having a difficult time. Then in a sentence, describe how your relative might want you to best approach her when discussing the loss.