Developmental Psychology

Chapter 7

Total college-level reading assignment for unit (read this

over next month): Pages 246 – 287 textbook

Prepared byJ. W. Taylor V

College level reading HW due next class

Page 247 to 254 (up to Section Summary)

Writing prompt – 2 mins

Think about an event in your life that was significant. Write down:

Your age Location Who you were with (if anyone) What happened How you reflected on the event at that time,

and since then

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Aging Gracefully?

Watch this video that shows a familiar face changing over the person’s lifetime

Write down your thoughts about: The person’s health Apparent mental state Changes that are natural vs elective Lifestyle and occupation’s effect on appearance

Project: Developing Solutions

DQ: What factors prevent “normal” development?

Timeline: 4-5 weeks Overview:

You’ll work in teams to identify a group that struggles with healthy development in a specific area.

You’ll design and make a product that helps them develop properly (collaborate with Design class, Ms Jones)

Project Deliverable Your “client” is a population that you identify as

having a developmental problem

Examples of developmental areas:

Biological development – unhealthy, slow growth, infertile, malnutrition,

Language development – not on target with speech, writing

Cognitive development – slow learner, negative thinking, not practical

Social development – few friends, can’t relate to people, problematic romantic patterns, lonely

Moral development – can’t tell right from wrong, crime-prone

Identity development – no sense of purpose, low self worth, bored with life

How have YOU changed?

Look at your school photo taken last year How’ve you changed since then?

Physically (biologically) Cognitively (your style of thinking, maturity) Socially (friends, romantic relations, family,

maturity) Morally (learning right from wrong)

Developmental psychology unit keywords

Key concepts

Conception/fertilization Prenatal development Nature vs nurture Biological development Cognitive development Social development Language development

Moral development 7 stages of human

lifespan Infant reflexes Parenting

Babies/young kids (pre school age) at home?

Please see me – would like a class visit if possible

Developmental Psychology The scientific study of change throughout the life

span. WRITE one example of your own development in

each of these areas: Biological

Cognitive

Social

Moral

Personality/identity/sense of self

Nature vs Nurture?Nature vs Nurture?

Seven Stages of Development

Prenatal Conception to Birth

Infancy Birth to 2 years

Childhood 2 to 12 years

Adolescence 12 to 18 years

Young Adulthood 18 to 40 years

Middle Adulthood 40 to 65 years

Late Adulthood 65 years and over

May use iPad/phone/computer for non-flash version or download Flash browser

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Group assignment

Plan and make a hypothetical profile or timeline or development display for a family you invent.1. Include at least one event from each domain of

development – biological, social, cognitive

2. Plan on paper first, then transfer to large sheet

3. Make it pretty (markers, magazines available)

Example of a family

Mom dad 6 y o son 14 y o daughter, Grandma

Describe biological, cognitive and social, language, moral or identity/personality development aspects of each person

Homework, all classes:Parent interview about your infancy

What were you like as a baby? You cant remember, but your parents can! Ask them some interesting questions (this is a component of your project)

Sample questions, make up your own! Mom, what was my birth like for you? What were some of my likes and dislikes as a

baby/toddler? How was my potty training? Tell me about a time when I really embarrassed

you/made you laugh

Biological Development - JIGSAW

All A’s group, learn about your topic (reading sheets and online). Each A member must be clear on key concepts! Complete row A of worksheet Same for B, C and D peeps

Return to your across-table Teach table-mates about your topic. Each person (A B C D) shares out. Complete worksheet

Quiz. 10 Q’s

Fertilization and prenatal development JIGSAW

All A’s group, learn about your topic (reading sheets and online). Each A member must be clear on key concepts! Complete row A of worksheet Same for B, C and D peeps

Return to your across-table Teach table-mates about your topic. Each person (A B C D) shares out. Complete worksheet

Quiz. 10 Q’s

Past project: Spare some change?An exploration of my biological, cognitive and social development over my lifespan

DQ: How does my ongoing bio/cog/soc development contribute to my identity over my lifetime?

Deliverable: Personal timeline One month duration

Your timeline

Create a timeline of your life up till now, and How you predict your life will be until you die See rubric for components

Digital version: http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/ap-psych-dev

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