W1D1

Question 1

What are five reasons to study developmental psychology?

Answer 1

1) Raising children
2) Social policy
3) Child health
4) How does the mind work?
5) Understanding human nature

Question 2

What are some effective anger management techniques?

Answer 2

Express sympathy, teach kids to recognize emotions, teach strategies for self control.

Question 3

Are children reliable witnesses? If so, at what age?

Answer 3

Yes, as long as you don’t ask leading questions.

Age range: 3-5.

Question 4

Better diagnosis and treatment of developmental problems has led to…?

Answer 4

Helping those with visual impairment, language delay, and better understanding of developmental differences, like Autism.