fundamentals of psychology

1. What limitations should be placed on research with incarcerated participants? What are the special ethical concerns with incarcerated populations? Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support your perspective.

2. We often hear people blame stereotypical gender differences in behaviors on testosterone or estrogen levels do you believe that testosterone and estrogen cause differences in behavior based on gender? If so, to what extent are they to blame? Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support your perspective.

total 75 words for number 1 and 2 

3. Write a 1 page essay explaining how our sensations, thoughts, feelings, motives, actions, memories, and all other human capacities are associated with nervous system activities and structures; and discuss the types of damage that often affect the nervous system. Proper APA formatting is a requirement. Cite at least three educational sources

500 words

4. What is the role of culture in cognitive development? Compare and contrast how Piaget and Vygotsky address the role of culture. Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support your perspective.

5. Must development precede learning as Piaget believed? Must learning precede development as Vygotsky believed? That is to say, does it matter whether learning or development occurs first? Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support your perspective.

75 words total for # 4 and 5 

Write a 1-page essay that addresses the following points: 

Describe the mother-child attachment before and after birth Identify the characteristics of fathers who have securely attached infants

Explain how parents can promote secure attachments in their young children

Explain how these early attachments can have a lasting emotional and behavioral impact.