Directions:  This is your opportunity to review and focus on parts of the textbook and demonstrate that you understand the main topics. Each topic has several parts you MUST respond to each part of each question to get the full points.  Each answer is your book. Please make your answers as brief as possible while answering completely. Full sentences are not necessary. I have left this as a word document so that you can type your answers directly into this document.

Topic 1: Lifespan Perspective/Research Methods
List the periods of human development.
List and define the three general domains/dimensions of development (Multidimensional) Define the scientific method

Topic 2: Heredity
Define genes AND give an example of dominant and recessive genes
Describe some genetic disorders, due to a gene defect, and chromosomal disorders
Describe the function of genetic counseling and why individuals may seek genetic counseling Define epigenetics

Topic 3: Prenatal Development and Birth
Describe the changes that occur in the three periods of prenatal development
Explain the types of prenatal assessment
Describe both the minor and major complications of pregnancy
Describe how expectant parents prepare for childbirth
Describe the stages of vaginal delivery
Explain why a caesarean or induced birth is necessary
Describe the two common procedures to assess the condition of the newborn

Topic 4: Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Summarize overall physical growth during infancy
Describe the growth of the brain during infancy
Explain infant sleep
Identify newborn reflexes in newborns
Explain the merits of breastfeeding and when to introduce more solid foods
Discuss the nutritional concerns of marasmus and kwashiorkor

Topic 5: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Compare the Piagetian concepts of schema, assimilation, and accommodation
Describe the characteristics of infant memory
Describe components and developmental progression of language
Identify and compare the theories of language

Topic 6: Psychosocial Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
Identify styles of temperament and explore goodness-of-fit
Describe infant stranger wariness, and separation anxiety 
Contrast styles of attachment according to the Strange Situation Technique
Explain the factors that influence attachment

Topic 7: Physical Development in Early Childhood
Summarize the overall physical growth in early childhood
Summarize the changes in gross and motor skills
Describe when a child is ready for toilet training
Identify nutritional concerns in early childhood

Topic 8: Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Summarize the main theories of gender development
Explain the terms transgender, gender dysphoria, and intersex
Describe the major parenting styles and their consequences for children
Summarize the types of play in which children engage
Describe the influence of the media on young childrens social development

Topic 9: Physical Development in Middle and Late Childhood
Summarize the overall physical growth in middle childhood
Describe the positive effects of sports
Describe reasons for a lack of participation in youth sports
Explain current trends regarding being overweight in childhood, the negative consequences of excess weight, the lack of recognition of being overweight, and interventions to normalize weight

Topic 10: Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Describe language development and explain the three types of communication disorders Describe the theories of intelligence, including general g, triarchic theory, and Gardners multiple intelligences
Explain how intelligence is measured, the tests used to assess intelligence, the extremes in intelligence, and the concern of bias.
Identify common disabilities in childhood and the legislation that protects them educationally
Practical Application

List 3 specific ideas or concepts that you have learned from the first 5 chapters of the book that you will apply in your personal or professional life. It can be any topic in the textbook or from any of the websites we have visited.