Joseph Santiago by Joseph Santiago https://padlet.com/josephs121591/8mbi0v41tx2q Aug 03 en-us 2017-08-04 03:40:57 UTC 2017-08-04 03:52:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Questions and answers to Video #1 - Biological Influences on Development josephs121591 https://padlet.com/josephs121591/8mbi0v41tx2q/wish/180101645 # 1. What role do twins play in the study of human growth?  

In the study of human growth, one may question the role of twins. They are often used to help scientists understand human growth and development. Since identical twins have the same DNA, they are used to help scientist formulate a hypothesis to understand what influences an individual's behavior which eventually makes us unique. 

# 2. What role do genes and the environment play in human growth?  

In human growth, genes and environment ultimately shapes us into the unique individuals that we are. In addition, it can be difficult to determine what is more influential.  When considering some behavior of individuals, both environment and genes play an equal role.  In addition, Genes simply facilitate certain reactions to our environment. Our genetic makeup dictates how we interact and respond to our surroundings.
]]> 2017-08-04 03:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephs121591/8mbi0v41tx2q/wish/180101645 Questions and answers to Video #2 - Introduction to Developmental Psychology josephs121591 https://padlet.com/josephs121591/8mbi0v41tx2q/wish/180101858 # 1. What are some of the changes that are examined by developmental psychology?  

Some of the changes that are examined by developmental psychology are the physical, mental and emotional changes that occur throughout an individual's lifetime. Exposure to alcohol during pregnancy and lack of attention after conception will certainly cause long lasting consequences. 
 
# 2. What are the seven (7) principles or perspectives (theories) of life-span development mentioned in the video; and share some brief details about each principle.  

The seven principles or perspectives of life-span development are: 
  1. Developmental psychology theories explain how we change over our lifetime. 
  2. Piaget's cognitive theory focuses on cognitive development.  
  3. Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory which focuses on changes in motivations. 
  4. Lawrence Kohlberg's theory is about moral development.  
  5. Continuities which are things that stay the same from childhood to adulthood, like language use.  
  6. Nature versus nurture is similar to the difference between genes and environment.  
  7. Changes and continuity theories. 
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