Psychology Questions And Answer

2.1 You are a professional counselor specializing in the treatment of children. You have decided to implement an 8-week parenting program for divorcees. How would you teach parenting skills from the perspective of either (choose) Erikson’s theory or Piaget’s theory with the participants regarding each age level of needs: preschool, school-age, and adolescent. Some of the participants hope to begin family sessions with you once the program has ended. How will you evaluate the impact of the divorce on children in each age level: preschool, school-age, and adolescent?

This discussion question meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.3.f. Systemic and environmental factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior.

2.2 Single-parent households and an increase in women in the workforce have both contributed to a significant increase in alternative care giving situations like day care or nursery school. Based on your understanding of attachment theory, how does this affect children? Now, discuss ethical and cultural strategies for promoting resilience, development, and wellness in early childhood.

This discussion question meets the following CACREP Standard: 2.F.3.i. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum development and wellness across the lifespan.

3.1 A parent is at his or her wit’s end over a seeming lack of ambition and drive in his 8-year-old son and has come to you for help. The parent reports that all the child wants to do is play video games. As a professional counselor, how might you separately counsel both the parent and the child? Formulate your response around your understanding of physical development and multiple-intelligences theories as well as parenting styles.

3.2  It is said that children’s social behaviors and attitudes are influenced by what they see on TV, whether it be violence, prosocial skills, or a distorted view of women and minorities. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Support your response with research and personal anecdotes.

4.1 A healthy body image is a critical issue in adolescence. Obesity, anorexia, and bulimia are severe threats to an adolescent’s well-being. What physical and psychological factors play a role in succumbing to these threats? What preventative measures can be taken? Support your response with research.

This discussion question meets the following CACREP Standards:

2.F.3.d. Theories and etiology of addictions and addictive behaviors.

2.F.3.g. Effects of crisis, disasters, and trauma on diverse individuals across the lifespan.

4.2 What are the effects of crises, disasters, and traumas on culturally diverse adolescents? Provide at least two examples in your response.

This discussion question meets the following CACREP Standards:

2.F.3.d. Theories and etiology of addictions and addictive behaviors.