By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and grading criteria:
- Competency 2: Interpret human behaviors using theories of human lifespan development across developmental domains.
- Apply Gilligan's and Kohlberg's theory of moral development to a case study.
- Apply Perry's theory of cognitive development to a case study.
- Apply Levinson's season of life to a case study.
- Apply Erikson's and Cohen's theories of adult development and aging to a case study.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a research study to explain human behavior.
- Interpret human behavior using knowledge of human development.
Riverbend City: The Mystery of Mercury Question: QUESTION 1 of 1 Based on theories of moral development, how would you evaluate Emma's reaction to her life situation? Choose one option below: Answer: Option 4: Emma is demonstrating the first stage in Gilligan's Ethics of Care, which prioritizes universal principles of what is right and wrong. This corresponds with Kohlberg's second stage of moral development, Conventional Morality, where people focus on following social norms.
Question: QUESTION 1 of 1 Based on Perry's theory of cognitive development, how would you evaluate Tyler's thoughts about his current life situation? Choose one option below: Answer: Option 3: Tyler is reflecting the fifth stage of Perry's theory, contextual relativism, where people recognize they are active makers of meaning out of many possible options. Thinking is transformed into action and "knowing" represents a personal perspective that can change depending on the situation.
Question: QUESTION 1 of 1 Based on Levinson's Seasons of Life, how would you evaluate Bob's thoughts and feelings about his current situation? Choose one option below: Answer: Option 4: Bob is going though Levinson's sixth stage, entering middle adulthood, which is characterized by a mid-life crisis. During this stage, people may experience anxiety as they begin to re-evaluate their lives. Some make drastic changes at this point like a divorce or career change.
Question: QUESTION 1 of 1 Based on David's attitude and approach to life, which of the following most accurately reflects his current level of development? Choose one option below: Answer: Option 3: David is going through Erikson's stage of Integrity vs. Despair. During this period, individuals review their lives to determine the positive contributions they have made (integrity) and/or their shortfalls (despair).
Question: QUESTION 1 of 1 Based on this research, how would you evaluate Bob's statements? Choose one option below: Answer: Option 1: Bob shows he has tried to avoid the negativity at home by spending more time elsewhere. This is consistent with the research findings that middle-aged people are more likely to try to avoid negative situations.
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QUESTION 1 of 1 Based on what you've seen, who do you think killed Mercury the gerbil? Choose one option below: Answer: Option 1: Liam clearly killed Mercury the gerbil–he's the one who has been acting guilty.