1. Lifespan psychology – parental influences
To what extent are the lives of adolescents and young adults shaped by parental and peer
influences? For this assignment address the following: -Examine various theories of human
development, describing relevant terminology, and addressing how the theory assists in the
understanding of issues involved in the selected topic. -Identify and describe at least two
domains of human development (physical, biological emotional, cognitive, and/or social)
and how they are impacted by the chosen topic. -Identify and describe the stages of
development that are affected by the chosen topic. -Describe the cultural and historical
perspectives of the chosen topic, demonstrating an understanding of how the topic has been
perceived over time and by other cultures. Provide relevant examples. The Assignment:
Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages),
and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must
include a title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and
number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must begin with an introductory paragraph that
has a succinct thesis statement. Begin with an introduction to the selected topic in which
you define all concepts that will be discussed in the paper. For example, if you select “How
do memory and intelligence change as we age?” as your topic, you will need to define the
terms memory, intelligence and aging. Must address the topic of the paper with critical
thought. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. Conclude with an answer to
the selected question. Did the evidence you surveyed answer the question satisfactorily?
Include your analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the available evidence. If possible,
suggest the course that future research should take if answers to the selected question are
less than conclusive. Must use at least two scholarly sources, all of which must come from
the Ashford University Library or Google Scholar. It is important that you ask yourself if the
articles specifically address the selected topic. It is not always easy to find the right articles.
Thus, give yourself some time to search before you finalize your selection. You may
reference your textbook and other required materials from the course; however, these will
not fulfill the resource requirements. Must include an annotated bibliography which briefly
summarizes each article including the purpose of the investigation, its methodology, and
results. If possible, select peer-reviewed articles that summarize the evidence available in a
given field of study (e.g., meta-analysis combines the findings of different studies to uncover
trends, commonalities and differences). Order the articles in the way you think you will
discuss them in your paper. Then develop a summary of the scientific evidence that answers
the question you selected. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the
2. Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to
APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. The reference section will be the final
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