Problem 1: Compare and contrast behavioral, social-cognitive, and cognitive theories of development.
Problem 2: Using ethological theory, explain why insecurely attached babies will probably have more relationship problems in life compared to securely attached children.
Problem 3: Compare and contrast Piaget's first three stages of cognitive development.
Problem 4: Use Baumrind's theory to show how parenting styles and discipline intersect.
Problem 5: Compare and contrast how preschoolers and school-aged children cope with divorce. Examine the best options for custody.
Problem 6: Using physical and cognitive arguments, explain how adolescence and emerging adulthood differ from each other.
Problem 7: Explain how Baumrind's theory can be used to stave off some of the problems of adolescence, including teenage pregnancy, juvenile delinquency, and substance abuse.
Problem 8: Using the theories of Erikson, Marcia, and Ginsberg, explain how an adolescent and an emerging adult can be guided toward selecting a suitable career.