Why is ethical and accurate research so important when studying human development?
Ethical research in studying human development is important because it is working with other human beings. The research that is being done, and how it is being done, should have the participants’ best interests in mind. Research must also be accurate because as a tool for studying development it needs to be as realistic as possible so that it can be applied correctly to the span of development.
What are teratogens and how do they impact development in the womb?
Teratogens are any agent that can potentially cause a birth defect or negatively alter cognitive and behavioral outcomes. They include drugs, incompatible blood types, environmental pollutants, infectious …show more content…
Authoritarian parenting is where high standards and expectations are expected of children with a low amount of nurturance. Children who were raised under this style are likely to become conscientious and obedient, but not happy. Indulgent parenting is where there is little control by the parent, but they are very nurturing. Children raised in an indulgent home are likely to have a lack of self-control and are not happy. Authoritative parenting has limits and guidelines that are set up by the parents, but are willing to compromise. Children growing up in an authoritative home are likely to be successful, articulate, and happy. And neglectful parenting is where there is little connection with a child and where the parent’s life is more important than the child’s. Children growing up in this home have a tendency to be socially incompetent. Out of the four parenting styles authoritative is the best option. It allows for children to be nourished and loved, while also having boundaries for the children. Whereas the permissive parent shows love but has no boundaries, or the authoritarian parent has boundaries but little nourishment for their children. It also allows room for the children to grow as they …show more content…
If an individual in later adulthood is well educated, they theoretically should have a good job which provides for their living. This sufficient income should put them in a higher SES status. It will be easier for them to retire as they have money saved up. They should have decent to great medical insurance as part of the good job that they have acquired. They should also have easy access to a medical facility. If a health problem arises, they should be able to afford to see a doctor soon after, be able to pay for the treatment that they are given, and return to work. However, if an individual in later adulthood has very little education, it will be hard to find a good job to provide for their living. Perhaps they work at a minimum wage job where they are given little to no benefits. It is harder for them to retire because they have little money saved up. They work 40 hours a week, which can take a toll on their health. If a medical issue arises, it may be harder for them to have access to a medical facility. It will cost a significant amount more for them to go, which may stall them in going to a doctor quickly. If the problem worsens and they go in, it will cost them a lot for the treatment of the problem. They would have had to probably take time off of work, which is losing money on top of paying for the treatment can set them back a ways. If they can’t afford the treatment or choose not to go in