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Child development

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Introduction

Childhood is the phase of life lasting through about age 11 or 12. This pivotal phase of development includes changes in physical, cognitive, and social domains and is influenced by a multitude of environments surrounding the child. From studying the impact of poverty on an infant's learning, to investigating peer pressure in fifth-grade children, research plays a pivotal role in helping us understand the factors that most impact children's growth and development. It is important to learn how to find and understand psychological research to stay updated with the most current information in the field.

A variety of theoretical frameworks present different perspectives on children's development. Some theories, such as Piaget's theory, focus primarily on the child's cognitive development. Other theorists, such as Bronfenbrenner, tried to understand the influence of multiple social environments and political structures on children's growth. At the end of this assessment, you may find that you appreciate certain aspects of each theory and better understand the growth and development of the child when considering multiple theories simultaneously. You will want to keep these theories in mind as you work through the course and study child development.

Preparation:

1. Download and review the word document

2.Then, read Lindstedt et al.'s (2021) article, "Fathers' Prenatal Attachment Representations and the Quality of Father–Child Interaction in Infancy and Toddlerhood," which can be found in your Assessment Resource reading list.

Instructions:

To fill out the worksheet, work your way through each of the four sections:

  • Part 1: Source Review.
  • Part 2: Connecting Concepts.
  • Part 3: Values, Ethics, and Interpersonal Relationships.
  • Part 4: Project Management

Resource:

Psychological Theories

The following chapters describe theories related to child development, as well as applications of theory to describe and explain events and issues impacting a child's life. Spanning the prenatal stage (before birth) through infancy, these chapters explore life's first developments in the physical, cognitive, and social domains. Review the chapters below to enhance your knowledge of theory and the many developments occurring in the first few years of life.

  • Feldman, R. S. (2022). Child development (9th ed.). Pearson. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
    • Chapter 2, "Theoretical Perspectives and Research."
    • Chapter 3, "The Start of Life: Genetics and Prenatal Development."
    • Chapter 4, "Birth and the Newborn Infant."
    • Chapter 5, "Physical Development in Infancy."
    • Chapter 6, "Cognitive Development in Infancy."
    • Chapter 7, "Social and Personality Development in Infancy."
  • Human Development Theorists.
    • This media presentation offers more extended explanations of selected psychological theories.
  • Child Development.
    • This media presentation summarizes several child development theories and offers brief examples of how they can be applied.
    Psychological Ethics
  • Read the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct in your Ethical Principles reading list to learn about the ethical guidance that shapes psychology professionals' behaviors.

  • Research Methods in Child Development

    Most research on child development uses one of two methods: longitudinal or cross-sectional. The following resources describe these methods and provide examples of their use. These examples show the attributes of, and differences between, longitudinal and cross-sectional research methods in studying child development.
    • Feldman, R. S. (2022). Child development (9th ed.). Pearson. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
      • Figure 2.6, "Research Techniques for Studying Development," page 44.
    • Theory and Research Concepts.
      • This media presentation allows you to practice recognizing psychological theories and research approaches.
    • In your Assessment Resource reading list, read Lindstedt et al.'s (2021) article, "Fathers' Prenatal Attachment Representations and the Quality of Father–Child Interaction in Infancy and Toddlerhood."
    Grading Criterion:
  • By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
    • Competency 1: Apply key concepts, principles, and themes in child development.
      • Relate developmental psychological terminology, concepts, and research to mental processes.
    • Competency 2: Describe basic psychological research.
      • Describe research methods and quantitative data used in research.
    • Competency 3: Describe how individual differences, social identity, and worldview may influence beliefs, values, and interactions with others.
      • Describe the need for positive personal values in building strong relationships with others.
    • Competency 4: Use project management skills.
      • Describe how to find information needed to complete the second assessment including process, strategies, and solutions to possible problems.
    • Competency 5: Write using a clear purpose, organization, tone, and sentence structure.
      • Use APA style format for a reference and citations.
      • Apply the standard writing conventions for the discipline, including structure, voice, person, and tone.