VAL- UP TO 9/7/2025- ***** IMPORTANT: PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL WORK IS AUTHENTIC- DO NOT USE AI/ PLAGERISE AS THE ASSIGNMENT WILL BE RUN THROUGH TURN IT IN!!!!!***** ****** THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS 2 PAR Original Papers

VAL- UP TO 9/7/2025-

***** IMPORTANT: PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL WORK IS AUTHENTIC- DO NOT USE AI/ PLAGERISE AS THE ASSIGNMENT WILL BE RUN THROUGH TURN IT IN!!!!!***** 

****** THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS 2 PARTS / PLEASE LABEL EACH PART SEPARATELY WITH REFERENCES WHEN COMPLETED******

****HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT**** 

PART 1- Module 2 – DISCUSSION

Continuous Process vs. Development in Stages

There are several main issues in human development that are subject to controversy. Some researchers maintain for example, that development is a continuous process throughout life while others view development as happening in stages. In responding to the following questions, cite the page numbers from the textbook where you found your answers.

Describe the continuity (qualitative) vs discontinuity (quantitative) perspectives on how people change over time developmentally. Provide at least one example from the text supporting each perspective. Cite the page numbers from the text where you drew your information from. A study indicating older people who were cranky when younger are still cranky when older would support the notion of continuity rather than discontinuity.

Submission Instructions:

• The essay is to be clear and concise and scholars will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, misspelling, and incorrect APA format.
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin AND NO AI USAGE IS ACCEPTABLE.

PART 2- Module 2 – ASSIGNMENT

Universal vs Context-Specific Perspectives on Development

Describe the universal versus context-specific perspectives on development. In other words, does culture impact development or does development occur regardless of sociocultural context? Give at least one example that supports each perspective. An example of a context-specific factor impacting development can be seen when children in some African cultures who are carried piggyback style learn to walk months earlier than North American infants. These infants have the opportunity to strengthen specific muscle groups that are involved in walking.

Submission Instructions:

·       The paper is to be clear and concise, and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.

·       The paper should be formatted per current APA and 2 pages in length, citing as necessary, excluding the title, abstract, and references page.

·       This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin.

BOOK:

·       Kail, R. V., & Cavanaugh, J. C. (2019). Human development: A life-span view (8th ed.). Cengage Learning.

o   Chapter 3: Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

o   Chapter 4: The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

o   Chapter 8: Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence