PSY 638 Child and Developmental Psychology Seminar

For Milestone One, you will create a draft of the problem identification section of your final grant proposal. Think
about the professional environment you will be seeking to work in upon graduation and a potential problem within that
professional environment that could be solved through your recommended program.
For additional details, please refer to the Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric document and the Final Project
Document in the Assignment Guidelines and Rubrics section of the course.
PSY 638 4-2 Short Paper: Gender Dysphoria
Based on Module Four’s articles on gender dysphoria, write a short paper about the influence of acceptance,
parenting styles, and how these can directly steer a child’s gender identity.
Moreover, think about society today and acceptance of varied gender roles compared to the 1950s. What is different
today in parenting styles compared to the 1950s? Additionally, think about the criteria and changes made in the DSM
in the most recent version (DSM-5) compared to earlier, outdated versions.
Also, consider and explore society’s influence on gender dysphoria in your argument. Is there a direct correlation to
gender identity and society or not?
For additional details, please refer to the Module Four Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric document in the
Assignment Guidelines and Rubrics section of the course.
PSY 638 5-1 Journal: Physical and Mental Health
Based on Module Five’s articles on effective behavior change techniques in the prevention and management of
childhood obesity, explain some of the practices that will enhance good health. Frame your answer around a major
illness, such as juvenile diabetes, and thoroughly examine:
How this physical ailment could translate differently across gender
The vital role of the sleep cycle and the importance of physical activity in adolescents
How the void of adapting healthy practices could prove to have catastrophic consequences in adulthood
Stress management and its impact on health
The downfalls of inaccessibility for those who reside in geographically confining locations
After you have thoroughly examined the illness, suggest best practices from a health and child psychology
perspective that could be beneficial to children and adolescents dealing with the illness you chose and support your
explanation with evidence-based practices.
For additional details, please refer to the Journal Guidelines and Rubric document in the Assignment Guidelines and
Rubrics section of the course.
PSY 638 5-2 Final Project Milestone Two: Literature Review Draft
For Milestone Two, submit a draft of the literature review section from your final grant proposal. Your draft should
contain a narrative in which you use professional journals, texts, and resources to provide a comprehensive
examination of the identified problem from the perspective of current developmental theories.
Providing examples relevant or similar to your organizational environment is imperative for those reviewing the grant
to truly gain an experiential perspective of the grant.
For additional details, please refer to the Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric and the Final Project Guidelines and
Rubric documents in the Assignment Guidelines and Rubrics section of the course.
PSY 638 6-2 Short Paper: Media vs. Parenting
With reference to relevant literature from the Module Six resources and other research, argue your position on the
topic of “media vs. parenting.”
In your short paper, analyze this statement and provide four arguments that either support or refute it: “The role of
parents is being sidelined by mass media as they compete to fulfill their responsibility as parents.”
For additional details, please refer to the Module Six Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric document in the Assignment
Guidelines and Rubrics section of the course.