GOAL: Apply the theories of lifespan development and personality in the analysis of the impact on the cognitive, language and intellectual development of the children raised in the Romanian orphanages. The application of this content will be measured by the completion of these tasks, the discussion post, and exams.
TASKS:
Be sure to have completed the Lifespan Development Homework page and to have reviewed the PowerPoints, both of which are in Module 15.
Read and/or listen to this report, which is also linked in the homework page.
Address the following prompts in the completion of this discussion post:
Use ONE of the lifespan development theories as covered in the textbook to explain the issues with the cognitive, language, and intellectual development as displayed by the Romanian orphans. Please be sure to cite the text.
Use TWO specific examples of the cognitive, language, and intellectual deficits displayed by the orphans and what interventions were used in their treatment in your discussion.
Which ONE theory of personality development best describes the personality development of the Romanian orphans? Support this with info from the text.
