Discussion Post
• Explain Piaget's four stages of development and give specific examples. What are they, how are they used and at what stages do they happen?
• Why is attachment important? What is attachment theory? Explain in depth.
• Summarize what you know of the pre-frontal cortex, adolescent brain development, and when it is fully developed. What impact might this have on adolescent/teen:
o Impulse control/decision making/life choices
o Education
o Crime/legal issues
o Socio-economic factors
o Drug use
o Damage (ie contact sports, accidents, etc)
o Behavior
o Risk taking
*You must talk in length (two paragraphs min) about one (or more) of these issues.
• When you think about nature/nurture please explain the implications of how nature and nurture interacts, impacts or influences the subject(s) below:
o Education
o Heath
o Social Development/Status/choices in life
o Chid Development
o Love, affection and attraction
o The family history of various types of addictions and abuse (alcohol, smoking, addiction, drugs, etc.)
o Mental disabilities
o Crime
o Choices in life and work.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.