Psychology Assignment
Given what you have learned about brain development and social development, explain why Gloria's son is making poor decisions. (Brain development and Social development).
o What specific strategies can Gloria use to help her son make better decisions?
o From what you have learned about human development and self-regulation, why do you think these strategies will be effective?
o (Hint - based on what you offered as a suggestion in question 2, why would that strategy help Gloria's son)
o How does Reggie's mindset affect the way that he prepares for the compliance test?
o Use brain plasticity (neuroplasticity) to explain how Reggie can start to develop a growth mindset. What can Reggie do to actually change his brain so that he can adopt a growth mindset approach?
o Suggest at least three study strategies that Reggie can use to study for the compliance test. Based on what you have learned about memory, explain why these would be effective study techniques.
o What are the big five personality traits? When thinking about the big five personality traits, on which ones do Gloria and Lakeisha differ the most? (Learn about the big five traits)
o Give some advice to Gloria. How can she use emotional regulation to work more effectively with Lakeisha? Give at least two things that Gloria can do and provide a rationale for why these will be effective.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.