Attachment Theory and Migrant Children https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2018/border-family-separation Review Attachment Theory by John Bowlby in chapter 7. Bowlby defined 7 essentials features of his attachment theory: Specificity, Duration, Engagement of emotion (particularly the emotion of fear), Course of development, Learning, Organization, and Biological function. 1. Compare what Bowlby theorized with the findings in the article about the […]
Explore how you could effectively gather information and encourage parents and caregivers to be proactive about their children’s health and weight.
Diagnostic Tool: Rapid Influenza testing in children and adults. You will consider the validity and reliability of different assessment tools and diagnostic tests. You will explore issues such as sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values. You will also consider examples of children with various weight issues. You will explore how you could effectively […]
What factors contribute to high rates of teenage substance abuse in poor neighborhoods?
This study poses the question: i. What factors contribute to high rates of teenage substance abuse in poor neighborhoods? ii. What is the role of adults and caregivers in substance abuse among teenagers? iii. What interventions can be fruitful in curbing substance abuse problems among children in the poor neighborhood?