dep2004 all modules assignments latest 2018 january

Module 1 assignment

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Conduct research on the topic of the Institutional Review Board and address the following in a 2-3 page Word document:

Identify and explain the primary priorities and responsibilities of the IRB.

Identify an organization that involves human research subject. Describe the specified guidelines (of your chosen organization) that are stated for conducting research on children, women, minorities, and cognitively impaired subjects.

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Module 2 assignment

Learning and Cognitive Theories

Conduct further research on the topic of theories of child development. In 2-3 pages compare and contrast the learning and cognitive theories of Freud, Erickson, Piaget, and Vygotsky. Be sure to thoroughly explain each of the theories and give examples.

Module 3 assignment

The Human Genome Project and Chromosome Abnormality

In a 1-2 page Word document briefly explain the purpose of the Human Genome Project. In addition, identify the three diseases that are related to chromosomes abnormally and describe each of these diseases.

Module 4 assignment

Breast Feeding

Conduct research on the topic of breast feeding and in a 2-3 page Word document address the following:

Identify and explain at least three advantages and three potential disadvantages or concerns of breast feeding.

Identify and explain at least three advantages of bottle feeding and three disadvantages or concerns of bottle-feeding / formula feeding.

Describe the impact that breast-feeding has on a working mother.

Describe legal issues and/or recent legislation related to breast-feeding.

Module 5 assignment

Learning Disabilities

Conduct research on the topic of learning disability of American children and address the following in a 2-3 page Word document:

When is a child's communication considered delayed?

What are speech disorders and how are they characterized?

What is a language disorders? How does it affect language development and education?

How does a speech language pathologist help children with communication disorders? Explain.

Module 7 assignment

Anorexia Nervosa

Conduct research on the topic of anorexia nervosa and address the following in a 2-3 page Word document:

What is anorexia nervosa? How does it differ from bulimia nervosa?

Who is more likely to suffer from these eating disorders? Why?

What are the causes contributing to anorexia nervosa?

What are the consequences of eating disorders?

How can one diagnose eating disorders?

What are the treatment and support for a person who has eating disorders?

Module 8 assignment

Marriage and/or Divorce

Think of a book that you've read or even a movie you've watched that portrays some aspect of marriage and/or divorce. In 1-2 pages, briefly describe the book or movie while discussing its portrayal of marriage/divorce in regards to the different types of families described this module.

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If you have not read a book or watched a movie that relates to this discussion theme, please contact your assigned faculty member for assistance

Module 9 assignment

Menopause

Conduct research on the topic of menopause and in a 2-3 page Word document address the following:

Define perimenopause, surgical menopause, stress menopause, and postmenopause.

What are the signs of menopause?

What other life changes may influence a women's experience during menopause?

Describe women at the highest risk for osteoporosis.

Describe the traditional and alternative therapies for the conditions associated with menopause.

Design a health, nutrition, and exercise program for middle-aged and older adults.

Module 10 assignment

Depression in the Elderly

Depression in later life is usually diagnosed on the basis of two clusters of symptoms: feelings and physical changes. Conduct more research on the topic of depression, and in a 2-3 page Word document address the following:

How would you know if an elderly relative had clinical depression or was sad because of specific life changes and losses?

Through what form of behaviors would a person going through depression indicate that he or she needs therapy?

What kind of therapy would the student recommend and why? What are the consequences of depression in the elderly?