Assessment - Research Essay
Human Development Simulation
The simulation can be accessed via the PSY286 homepage on LMS. Under 'Simulation', go to 'Human Development', and then 'Enter'. The simulation is based on the life of 'Jenny', beginning from infancy and continuing through to late adulthood. You will need to make decisions about Jenny's characteristics (e.g., is she born a healthy full-term baby or a pre-term baby with ongoing health issues?), her family background (e.g., her parents' occupation and SES), and then some of the challenges she faces along her developmental pathway.
The research essay questions are based on some of the 'decisions' that must be made at different stages in Jenny's life. To understand these decisions in context you will need to complete the simulation.
Essay Questions -
After completing the simulation you are required to choose one of the following research topics:
1. There has been much debate about the placement of very young children in day care or early learning centres. With reference to infants' cognitive, psychological and social development, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of placing young children (i.e., infants - pre-school age) in long day care.
Words: 1500
References: 15 - 20.