Discussion 1

Using examples from your own current or past workplace, describe both appropriate and inappropriate practices specific to the age group you chose 

Discussion 2

  Read Vygodskaya’s 1995 article, “His Life,” from School Psychology International, volume 16, issue 2, pages 105–116. This article was written by Lev Vygotsky’s daughter and is a fascinating look at her father’s life and her childhood.

Share some of your thoughts about the Vygodskaya article. Do the parenting practices Vygotsky’s daughter shared seem reflective of his theoretical perspectives? Would you find these developmentally appropriate practices?

Discussion 3

Human behavior is complex, and what we do know about human behavior today is mostly because of the work of researchers since the psychology field became a science

For this assignment, locate a credible source of your own about a current or recent advancement in the treatment of a mental disorder. In 1–2 pages, explain what the treatment is and how it is believed to help people who have been diagnosed with the disorder (e.g., Alzheimer’s, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, or schizophrenia).