HDEV 306 Study Guide - Final Guide: Disposable And Discretionary Income, Wield, Medieval Commune

• School: Binghamton University
• Department: Human Development
• Course: HDEV 306
• Professor: K Dkang

Document Summary

Adhd - a biologically based psychological disorder characterized by impulsivity, inat- tentiveness, and restlessness, often in school situations. Friend and peer group as a developmental context. General trend and facts regarding peer groups and relationships. Socio-historical context related to importance of education as discussed in class. Issues related to school transitions between elementary and middle/junior high school. Eccles"s theory on poor fit between the school environment and adolescent developmen- tal stage in terms of negative changes (e. g. , decline in school motivation) during the transition from elementary to junior high/middle school. Effects of tracking and teacher expectations on children class. General trend and facts related to teenage employment. Developmental implications of teenage employment (e. g. , benefit vs. harm?) Trends and effects related to adolescents" substance abuse. Risk and protective factors for adolescents" substance abuse. Theoretical perspectives on how media violence might affect viewers as discussed in. General trend related to media use among adolescents. Effects of media on sexuality/body image and aggression.