For each question a small paragraph (about 5-8 sentences) is needed.

Site sources used after

answer for each question

1. Why and how have fathers become more involved in childbirth? Discuss the pros and cons of
this involvement.
You must use the textbook as a reference

2. Define and distinguish sensation and perception. Also, explain why they make interesting
problems for study by developmentalists and what practical problems their study might
solve.
You must use your textbook as a reference

3. There is enormous variability in the state laws that regulate child care, and consequently the
quality of care also varies tremendously by state. Search the Internet for child care standards in
the state of Indiana, and Ohio or Kentucky; collect information on at least 3 of the following
issues: (1) curriculum requirements, (2) space and equipment, (3) child care staff training, (4)
child to caregiver ratios and maximum group size, (5) criminal records, (6) health and safety
requirements, (7) discipline, and (8) parental rights.
Compare and contrast the standards between Indiana and one of the other two states (OH or KY);
consider the following questions when making comparisons: (1) Which state has the most
stringent requirements? (2) Do the requirements influence quality of care and cost of care?
Provide websites used for research; be sure to incorporate information found within the textbook
regarding quality child care

4. Children with serious illnesses are usually better off when families deal with their illness
directly and openly. One overwhelming conclusion of a study of 117 childhood cancer survivors
and their families was that they believed it was best to tell the child, in honest comprehensible
terms, about the cancer early on and to provide the child with a sense of mastery over the
disease.
The Kids Health website addresses how to explain serious illness to a child. Medical experts
report that while it was once believed that sick children should know as little as possible about
their illnesses, this protective posture is no longer the norm. They explain that honest
communication is the most important element in helping a child adjust to a long-term medical
condition.
Answer the following questions:
Are there situations in which you would not tell a child that he or she has a serious illness? How
would you deal with the possibility of death? How would a child's cognitive development
influence his or her understanding of the illness?
Use information from your textbook and the website listed here to answer the questions above.
Please be sure to use APA format in your
answer. http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/seriously_ill.html

5. Select a television series that focuses on children and/or parent-child relationships; this series
can be either a comedy or drama. Identify key issues from the chapter and/or course materials
that are presented in the TV show such as sibling relationships and parenting styles. Discussyour
ideas regarding the accuracy of the show and the implications of the content of the show for
child-parent relationships, indicating whether the implications are negative or positive.
Use your textbook as a reference

6. Pretend you are a high school teacher. You have noticed a significant change in the behavior of
one of your students over the course of the last month. This student was one of your top
performers in class. However, this student is now late turning in assignments if they get turned in
at all, attendance has been poor over the last couple of weeks, and you have noticed that the
student has withdrawn from friends. You are worried that this student may be potentially

suicidal. Discuss some of the potential risk factors associated with suicide as outlined in your
text. Answer the following quetsions:

As the teacher, what obligations would you have to the student? To the parents?
What could you do to help the student?
Use the textbook as your reference

7.Provide two hypothetical situations in real life of coerced sexual activity and discuss whether
the consequences for the victim are similar or different in each case. Explain coping skills the
victim can use in order to deal with the effects of their situation. To help you develop clear,
specific descriptions, imagine that you are an expert who is testifying in a court case where the
details and distinction between the two examples are critical.
Be sure to incorporate information from your textbook

8. For this discussion refer to the beginning of Chapter 15 (p. 483).

Locate one song that is currently popular and one song that was popular 10 years ago (stick to
one type of music for both time periods - rock, pop, country, etc). The songs should address a
theme relevant for people in midlife (i.e. love and intimacy, time left in life to live, etc). Evaluate
and discuss the lyrics for any of the following: sexism, ageism, attitudes towards love, work, life,
and general values. Following this evaluation answer these questions as best you can:

What attitudes/values have remained consistently positive/negative over the years?

Which have changed considerably?
What external events occurred during each time period that may have influenced popular
song lyrics?
How do you think song lyrics will change in the next 10 years? Why?
For help locating a song from 10 years ago (2005) try this
website:http://www.popculturemadness.com/Music/Charts/2005.php or you can simply Google
"top 100 songs of 2005."
Use APA formatting when citing your references - remember to cite the song lyrics
too(https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/11/)

9. Compare and contrast two of the theories of personality development in middle age. Are these
theories mutually contradictory, or do they add to and enrich each other? Present each of your
chosen theories in full with related examples, relevant research, etc.
Use your textbook and/or another credible source