PSYCHOLOGY

LAP 2

9 CLASS MEETINGS

DEB ROTHWEILER

Spring, 2016

Developmental Psychology
Changes Over A Life Span
It has been said that all persons are more alike than they are different. Even though individuals are
products of their environment, each person is born with a biological progression, which is similar in
every human being. Each person experiences at least one childhood and one adolescence. The person
may experience another set through her offspring or through chemical imbalances. Yet few people
recall with any clarity what it feels like to be a child or an adolescent despite the emotional and physical
changes she experiences. In remembering and understanding children and adolescents, one is capable
of understanding what factors contribute to personality. Even though, each child shares common
physical, emotional, and intellectual similarities, each will develop a particular combination of
characteristics that enable her to be quite unlike any other person in the world.
Humans have extended childhood. They are physically immature and dependent on others for much
longer than any other mammal. During this period, the individual learns to use her body and mind. She
develops a distinctive personality and an understanding of social rules that govern people with whom
she will live, and to acquire language and the ability to think in more complex ways than other animals.
Her development does not stop with her full physical and mental growth. Her body continues to change
until death. Every day, she learns new social rules and norms. Forever, she is confronted with demands,
which necessitate adjustment.

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In this LAP, the student will focus her studies on the unique physical, emotional, cognitive, and language
characteristics associated with each stage of development. She will examine the qualities of good
parenting as well as nurturing education. Lastly, she will analyze the various theories of developmental
psychology in order to gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the complexities of growth.
Overall, the student will utilize this information to understand her own personal development, create a
framework for producing a nurturing environment for parenting and personal growth.

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OBJECTIVES
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Analyze the four stages of cognitive development according to Piaget

Evaluate the role of play in the life of a child
Analyze the cognitive development of an adolescent
Identify and describe the developmental tasks for the six stages of development
Examine Marcias theory on identity formation
Develop strategies to enhance development from infancy through adolescence
Examine specific situations to determine the stage of moral development
Discuss the various theories on development

Identify/define the following (for test in testing center :

Developmental psychology
longitudinal method
Rooting reflex
sucking reflex
Maturation
critical period
Object permanence
assimilation
Attachment
autonomy
Puberty
egocentric
Conservation
mid-life crisis
Imprinting
egocentricism

cross-sectional method
grasping reflex
developmental norms
accommodation
temperament
separation anxiety
empty nest
crystallized intelligence

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Essential Questions:
1. What are the most important psychological, emotional and physiological
needs of a child?
2. What are the psychological, emotional, physical, and cognitive changes and
needs of adolescents?
Class Meetings
Class

Date and Day

Focus

Assignment
Due

First

G Day Feb 12

Development Video

None

Second

H Day Feb 17

Development Video

None

Third

K Day Feb 19

PPT

None

Fourth

B Day Feb 23

Presentations Work day

None

Fifth

D Day Feb 25

Presentation on theorists

2-1

Sixth

E Day Feb 26

Child development

2-2

Seventh

G Day March 1

Introduce Adolescence

2-3

Eighth

H Day March 2

Adolescence

2-4

Ninth

K Day March 4

Conclusion

2-5 and 2-6

Work Day on Project

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Assignments

Due Date

2-1

Fifth Class

: Create a 4-5 minute presentation on assigned theorist

2.2 Select 7 articles from the following websites. The information

From these articles will be used in your parenting handbook
Take notes. if broken, select similar articles Bring to class

Sixth Class

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting.aspx
http://www.empoweringparents.com/
http://www.parenting.com/article/8-discipline-mistakes-parents-make
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/pages/parenting.general.html
http://www.medicinenet.com/parenting/article.htm
http://www.parenting.com/child/behavior

2.3. Create a parenting handbook (may do so with a partner)

This handbook should include advice on how to enhance your
childs emotional, physical, cognitive, intellectual, social
development etc. Consider how to discipline, how to improve
self-esteem, how to help your child be successful in school and
play a part. How would you help your child develop morals.
What are spiritual needs of children? How will you develop

By March 29

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Leadership skills in you child.

The handbook- should be in a handbook format.
Your will be graded on the advice you give yourself- as well as
utilizing the information we have covered in all videos, class readings,
and internet readings. I must see evidence within the handbook of all three
I want advice not milestones. For instance. Play is the method
through which a child comes to understand her world. Therefore,
I will make sure that true play time, not watching tv or playing on
a computer is part of my childs daily life. . . . (In other words, I want to see
analysis of the information you have covered throughout this LAP) You will also
be assessed on the creativity in which you present the material, neatness,
and accuracy. IN addition, this is not a cut and paste project. You
must place the advice in your own words ( LAP Project)
Rubric is on my website
2-4. Read pages 92-127 in your text. Create 5 critical thinking
Questions on the material- then answer them. Submit via classroom

Eighth Class

2-5 Read 4 of the following articles and take notes to hand in

with your parenting handbook- if broken, select similar articles

Ninth Class

http://www.parentingadolescents.com/Art-top3.html
http://www.parentingadolescents.com/trustart.html
http://www.byparents-forparents.com/childhood-obesity.html
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2248/is_155_39/ai_n9488738
http://www.parentingadolescents.com/top3art.html

teen discipline,
teen, sexuality,
teen health
teen culture.
teach responsibility instead of punishing teens,
online quizzes for daughters to decide if a boyfriend is controlling and how to
reframe saying "no" as a gift to teens.
Read more at Suite101: Parenting Teens http://parentingteens.suite101.com/#ixzz0hh84xSBt

2.6. In your journal, complete the following:

Marcia says that adolescents are faced with developing
an identity. To do so they must confront the crisis and
overcome it. However, not all adolescents accomplish this.

Sixth Class

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Look over Marcia four groups of adolescents, decide into

which category do you fir, then explain, in detail, why you
believe this. Type and email

Enrichment
In Open Lab watch the video, A Parents Worse Nightmare
Write a 1 page reaction and submit via Google

5 points

Watch video in OL , Playing to Extremes, write a paragraph (10-12 non-repetitive sentences) 5 pts

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Worksheet One
What are 5 reflexes babies are borne describe each.
What are the three types of temperament found in children? Describe each
Describe the development of vision and perception in a child?
Which sense does a baby develop first; last/?
What is maturation?
Describe the different stages of language development in a child
What is LAD and motherese
What is imprinting, attachment, and autonomy?
What are the characteristics of a securely attached child?
What is the process of socialization of a child?
What are the different stages of play- describe each?

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Handout 2
Androgogical Stages of Development
Early Adulthood
Gives up
hobbies as
a primary
interest in
favor of
"more
useful"
things.

Identity vs.
Role
Confusion

Kohlberg

Begins to
question the
professional
and social
life choices
Gets a job and but continues
begins paying on.
own bills.
Plays the
corporate
games

Desire to
leave
parents

Old Age
Becomes
greatly
focused on
making a
mark on life.

Takes greater
interest in
grandchildren.

Becomes
interested in
hobbies again
Becomes
aware of the and learning for
thoughts and sake of learning
goals of
instead of
others.
learning for the
job.
Corporate
games
become less
important

Autonomous Stage

Intimacy vs.
Isolation

Does
community
service and is
quietly amused
at any
recognition
received.

Integrated Stage

Generativity
vs. Self
Absorption

Integrity vs
Despair

Value
Wisdom,
Socializing

Mental
Flexibility

Ego
Differentiation
from Work

Ego
Transcendence

Leaving Developing Questioning

family Independence
self; role
confusion

Urgency to
attain life
goals

Acceptance of
one's fate

Tolerant
acceptance of
past

Peck
Gould

Becomes
involved with
a significant
other.

Independence Stage

Loevinger
Erickson

Attends
college
and lives
away
from
home for
the first
time.

Middle
Age

Duty to Society

"Social Contract
Orientation"

Focus on authority,
fixed rules, and social Emphasis upon procedural
order. Respect is
(legal) rules for reaching
consensus. Awareness of the
earned through
relativism of personal
adherence to duty
values.
Interpretation Identifying self as an
Adult

Being an
Adult

"Ethical Principles
Orientation"
Emphasis on decisions of
conscience and self-chosen,
abstract principles that are
logical, comprehensive,
universal and consistent.
Resolving and Reflecting on
Adulthood