1. Professor Samuels asked his lifespan psychology students to write a one-page report explaining how a child's brain develops during infancy and what role parents' play in fostering maximal brain development. What should this report contain that would provide a comprehensive explanation of the research found to date? http://www.iamyourchild.org/brainfacts/index.html 2. One of the families in a community daycare center lost a 4-month old child to SIDS. Laura, the center's director, is planning to conduct an in-service training for her employees about the effect of a SIDS-related death on the deceased child's parents and siblings. What information should they have in order to help them deal with this family? http://www.circsol.com/SIDS/PUB1A.HTM#Commonly Asked Questions 3. Marianne has landed a part-time job as a nanny for Jack, a two-month old boy. What can Marianne expect to see in terms of the child's sensory and motor development as she interacts and observes Jack over the next six months? http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/normaldevelopment.shtml |