Lackawanna PSY105 Module 2 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest 2021 April

PSY105 Introduction to Psychology

Module 2 Discussion

DQ1 Nature vs. Nurture

The oldest and longest development debate is Nature vs Nurture.  Both present good points.  However, it is difficult to whether a person's development is predisposed in his/her DNA, or a majority of it is influenced by these life experiences and his environment.

DQ 1:  Explain the differences between Nature vs. Nurture.  Identify and Explain some examples of the characteristics of each?

SOURCES FOR REVIEW:

https://www.simplypsychology.org/naturevsnurture.html (Links to an external site.)

https://www.simplypsychology.org/naturevsnurture.html (Links to an external site.)

https://www.medicinenet.com/nature_vs_nurture_theory_genes_or_environment/article.htm

DQ2 Life Span Development

The Life Span Development, which refers to the changes related as we age from birth through adolescence and old age.  

DQ 2:  Research and chose one area of the Life Span Phases that interests you the most and explain it to your classmates

Explain the elements of development areas: social, emotional physical, and cognitive.

Choose 1 - Life Span Development Phases;  Pre-Natal, Infancy, Childhood, Adulthood, Death & Dying

SOURCES FOR REVIEW:

http://www.apa.org/action/science/developmental/index.aspx (Links to an external site.)

https://www.bestcounselingdegrees.net/faq/what-is-lifespan-development/ (Links to an external site.)

http://www.measureofamerica.org/human-development/