Assignment: Discussion Essay
You will be allocated an essay topic. The topics for the essay are:
1. Early childhood is a crucial period of time for the development of motor and language skills. Discuss factors which contribute to the acquisition of these skills, and some possible effects if these skills are not adequately developed.
2. Studies have found many health problems related to stress. Discuss some of the causes of stress and the possible effects it may have on an individual's life?
3. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2012) there are more than 353,800 Australians living with dementia and this number is expected to increase to 400,000 in less than five years. Discuss some possible causes of this disease and some possible social effects of dementia.
4. Gender inequality in education can mean that millions of females are prevented from accessing an education. Discuss some possible reasons for this gender inequality and some possible social and/or economic effects of this inequality.