Discussion posts psychology

1.) What happens to our brain as we age? What is dementia? Is it a necessary part of the aging process? Is Alzheimer’s Disease typical of late adulthood?

In addition to your textbook, view the video(s) below in order to respond to the questions above.

Mechanisms and secrets of Alzheimer’s disease: exploring the brain

2.)

1. How can a parent stimulate cognitive development?
2. Are there elements in our environment that reduce cognitive development and may initiate a disorder?
3. Watch the following YouTube video: Imitation in Human Neonate Babies are equipped to learn at birth. When does imitation begin?
4. Listen to the following lecture closely and discuss the research findings: Dimitri Christakis (Topic on “Early Media and the Developing Mind”)

1. Share your thoughts concerning the power of genetic research and the ethical questions involved.
2. Introduce other sites and resources into the discussion that you have found.
3. 5 Genetic Discoveries in 2013
4. Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever CRISPR
5. Mom vs. Dad: What Did You Inherit?

1. Discuss the concepts presented in the videos.
2. Did you encounter any new information?
3. Share additional sources and thoughts.
4. What is the “Hunger winter?” What did we learn from it?
5. Ted.com talk – What babies learn before they’re born
6. Reproductive System, Part 4 – Pregnancy & Development: Crash Course A&P #43

1. What is sensory processing disorder? Describe and discuss the symptoms. How does this relate to autism?
2. There is a great deal of discussion about the cause of autism. Along with your textbook, use the following articles and video to study the possibilities, then post your insights and findings:
   • Empirical Research Supporting The Son-Rise Program
   • Prevalence and Correlates of Screen-Based Media Use Among Youths with Autism Spectrum Disorders
   • My Autism – by George