First, examine the problems listed and select one that interests you. As you read through the problem overviews and examine the links for more information, keep in mind that the problem you choose needs to be addressed with psychological concepts and research.
You might find yourself reaching for solutions from other disciplines such as economics or political science, options that require new laws or regulations. Although these are important, for this assignment you must seek to address the problem using what we know about psychology.
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(Raising an Aggressive Child) topic Milestone
Helping children to adapt emotionally is one of the great challenges of parenting. Knowing how to handle aggressive behavior in young children may prevent bullying behaviors later on, in adolescence. What does psychology have to offer for parents hoping to help their children cope with anger and frustration at a young age?
Research Question:
How can psychological research, theories, and perspectives be used to help parents reduce aggression in young children?
General ArticlesJournal Articles Goleman, "Aggression in Children Can Mean Problems Later" Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, "Excessive Tantrums in Preschoolers May Indicate Serious Mental Health Problems" DeWar, "Taming Aggression in Children" Nauert, "Why Are Some Kids More Aggressive?"
Neander & Engstrom, "Parents' Assessment of Parent-Child Interaction Interventions" Powell, Dunlap, & Fox, "Prevention and Intervention for the Challenging Behaviors of Toddlers and Preschoolers" Choose Your Problem The problem you choose determines what content you will see on many of the Action Plan pages in this and future chapters.