Homework
Select ‘one' movie or documentary that addresses the issues of human development that have been outlined during the first four weeks of class. As a reminder, the infancy through middle childhood development stage(s) [Genetic counseling/testing; capital punishment/discipline; Theories of development:Piaget and Vygotsky; Existential Intervention Strategies; Childrearing Practices and Beliefs] have been discussed.
You may choose to focus on characteristics specific to one of these stages and the impact that various events have on development. You might consider selecting a movie/documentary that portray characters as adults, yet provide early information such that you are able to speculate about how early development has impacted their development in adulthood.
1. The major developmental issues, theories or concepts depicted in the movie/documentary. Choose one "area" however, to concentrate on in your analysis. For example, you may want to focus on Erikson's Theory of Socio-emotional Development.
2. Analyze the character(s) stage(s) of socio-emotional development and impact on the plight of the character presented. You should use the course textbook to assist in your analysis as well as three empirical articles from professional journals.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, 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 homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.