Assignment: Observation Paper
You will conduct an observation for at least 1 hour in a setting where a wide range of developmental stages are present (e.g., shopping mall, restaurant, church, etc.), integrate developmental concepts, integrate developmental theory, cite/reference your sources for course terminology, and use the following questions to guide your work:
1. Where did you conduct your observation?
2. What was the time and date that you completed your observation?
3. Which developmental stages did you observe (infancy, childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, late adulthood)?
4. What characteristics did you notice about any developmental stage that you observed?
5. Did you observe any individuals who might have been experiencing a transitional period? If so, explain.
6. What types of interactions did you observe between similar developmental stages?
7. What types of interactions did you observe between different developmental stages?
8. Did you observe anything that seemed developmentally appropriate? What?
9. Did you observe anything that seemed developmentally inappropriate? What?
10. How did your observation align with a developmental theory?
11. Any other noteworthy information?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.