Discussion Questions

On this assignment, you need to discuss 8 concepts listed in this paper. It is important you obtain developmental theories from your text in answering these questions, using your own words. No quotations. These are short essay questions; make sure you identify the question you are responding to, and give examples of these concepts. Please pay special attention to question 9. This term paper should be eight (8) pages in length, double-spaced.

It is important you use your own words, do not use Quotes, do not plagiarize. Note, plagiarize paper will receive ZERO.

Format:

This paper is short essay questions, you do not have to go outside of your text book for responses to these questions.
Writing is APA format 12pt. font, double-spaced, “1” inch margins Top/Bottom/Left/Right.
No citation, because you are not going to use any quotes. You are going to use your own words, therefore no reference page.
No title page
No abstract
No running head
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These are the concepts
1. Discuss at least two problems caused by alcohol, two problems caused by cocaine, and
two problems caused by opioids use in adolescents. What are the impact of substance use
on family function?
2. List and describe in detail the three attachments styles described in your textbook, using
your own words. Explain the effects of each of these three attachment styles on longterm outcomes for the children. Explain and incorporate the type of attachment style (s)
you had with your parent(s) growing up. How did your parent(s) attachment style(s)
shape who you are today in your interpersonal relationships? Be sure that your answer is
detailed and specific.
3. Describe the development of identity during adolescence, and identify the four major
identity statuses by James Marcia. Discuss challenges of each stage of identity status.
Provide an example of each identity status, using information from your life experiences.
4. Describe each of the BIG Five Personality Traits, describe a person you know who has
a high level of each trait. Describe specific behaviors the person exhibits that lead you to
the belief that he or she has a high degree of the trait.
5. Identify four physical changes that occur in men and women during middle and late
adulthood. Provide examples of these changes, using information from adult individuals
in your life. Explain the impact of these changes on adult psychosocial, and sexual
identity.
6. Describe the functions of the nervous system’s main divisions, and identify the three
main types of neurons. Provide examples of their functions.
7. Discuss two research factors on relationship/marital satisfaction. List and discuss two
research factors on coping with stress. Discuss two research factors on personality traits
and health. List and describe two predictors of happiness, and discuss four factors on
how we can be happier. Finally, discuss your own personality style on happiness.
8. Identify and discus four (4) causes of depression in adolescents. List and discuss two (2)
warning signs of adolescent suicide. List and discuss two (2) conditions that will make it
more likely that an adolescent will plan their suicide and make a suicide attempt. List and
discus two (2) preventions of suicide. Discuss impact of losing an adolescence to suicide
on family function.
9. What did you learn about yourself, your identity, while studying the psychological
theories of human development in this course?
a What have you learned about your coping styles in this time of corona virus?
b What kind of person do you want to become?
c What types of changes do you want in your life in order to fulfill your best potential?