North Seattle Community College's

PSYCHOLOGY 200 LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Instructor: Nancy Jago Finley, nfinle@sccd.ctc.edu

CHAPTER THIRTEEN SUGGESTED SEMINAR DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

 

1.

Define the “peer group” and give an example of a fad, style of dress, or hero that is currently popular in this subculture and one that was popular when you were a child.

 

2.

Your son has been constantly bullied. How concerned should you be? Should you get involved or let your child resolve his own conflicts?

 

3.

What are the five main ways in which a functional family nurtures school-age children? In which area did your family do the best? The worst?

 

4.

You are a judge trying to decide a custody case. What factors should you consider when deciding where to place the child?

 

 

© 2004 Nancy Finley