Annual Editions: Human Development 09/10 (2010 Update)

by FREIBERG

• ISBN13: 9780078127779
• ISBN10: 0078127777
• Edition: 38th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-23
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin

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Table of Contents

AE: Human Development 09,10 (2001update), 38

Preface

Correlation Guide

Topic Guide

Internet References

Genetic and Prenatal Influences on Development Unit Overview

Genetic Influences

The Identity Dance

Psychology Today,March/April 2004 Identical twins are clones with the samegenetic profiles

Life experience, therefore, must matter if identical twins develop unlikeemotions, health problems,andpersonalities

This article reports scientific evidence that genes have the equivalent of ¬molecular "switches" that can be turned on or off byprenataland postnatal ¬environmental factors

Several unlike identical twins are described

The Power to Divide

National Geographic,July 2005 The United tates under Bush limits federal funding of research onstem cells.Some states (e.g., California) and several countries (e.g., Singapore, Korea, U.K.) are making progress in therapeutic cloning of cells needed by diabetics, heart attack patients, and others. Some people with regenerated cells are already thriving

Willethicistsallow this research to continue? Should they?

Prenatal Influences

The Mystery of Fetal Life: Secrets of the Womb

Washingtonian,September 2001 Environment affectsprenatal development.This article reviews known dangers (e.g.,alcohol and drug use,viral infections) and recently discovered endocrine disrupters (e.g., chemicals in our air, food, and water)

The author gives advice onexercise, nutrition,andhealth maintenanceto optimize thephysical and cognitive statusof the offspring

Fat, Carbs and the Science of Conception

Newsweek,December 10, 2007 Pregnancyis adversely affected by age, disease,stress,and environmental toxins

New research derived from computertechnologyusing 32 years of data from Harvard''s Nurses'' Health Study shows thatnutritionandexerciseenhance it

This article ¬explains how to choose high quality fats and carbs and optimally balance glycemic load

The Hunt for Golden Eggs

Washingtonian,July 2007 As explained in this article, thousands of infertile couples becomepregnanteach year with eggs donated by healthy youngwomenwith desirablegeneticprofiles

Theethicsof donating ova for in vitro fertilization are being questioned for religious reasons, and for the prices paid

Tall, blonde, educated donors may earn the most. Donors say they want to help. There are no current regulations for donations in the United States

The Curious Lives of Surrogates

Newsweek,April 7, 2008 Technologyhas made surrogate motherhood safer and more successful

The United States has about 1,000 surrogatepregnancieseach year

Thewomencarry the fetuses to term, then give the babies to their biologicalparents

This article describes multiplemotivationsandethicalconcerns. Gestational carriers report empowerment andself-esteemas well as financial gains

Development During Infancy and Early Childhood Unit Overview

Infancy

HHS Toned Down Breast-Feeding Ads: Formula Industry Urged ¬Softer Campaign

The Washington Post,August 31, 2007 Solid scientific evidence confirms the benefits of breastfeeding for human infants

It helps avert ear infections, gastrointestinal problems, respiratory problems, and is ¬associated with lower rates of diabetes, leukemia, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and obesity

Despite the knownhealthandnutritional advantages,breastfeeding is declining in the United States, and its practice falls far below that of other nations

This article explains one reason for this enigma

Reading Your Baby''s Mind

Newsweek,August 15, 2005 This article reports earlier ages for mostinfancymilestones than previously reported, as evidenced by sophisticatedbrainimaging

The mostintelligentbabies are the happy ones

They learn more from lovingcaregiversthan fromTV

Cognition, language, social,andemotionalskills are all enhanced by love and one-on-one attention

20 Ways to Boost Your Baby''s Brain Power

Scholastic Parent & Child,February/March 2004 This article tells how to combine lovingparentingwith other environmental enrichments to enhance thebrain''sconnections, which are established ininfancy

Language,games, responsiveness, touching, and books are all suggested for stimulatingbabies

Early Childhood

Long-Term Studies of Preschool: Lasting Benefits Far Outweigh Costs

This article summarizes three research studies showing the long-lasting benefits ofearly childhood education(e.g., higher education, career success, stable marriage, moral living) for preschool children living in poverty at the time of intervention

Each of the programs had extensiveparentinginvolvement and encouragedattachmentbonds

The authors argue that offering high quality, taxpayer-funded preschool today would greatly benefit U.S. society

Accountability Comes to Preschool: Can We Make It Work for Young Children?

The author suggests playful ways to effectively teach numbers and letters to youngchildren

Early childhood educationrequires active interaction; questions and answers that seize teaching moments

Physical, emotional,andsocialwell-being should be emphasized in early childhood education, as they directly affect later academic learning

Positivepeerrelationships promote better problem-solving skills inschool

Development During Childhood: Cognition and Schooling Unit Overview

Cognition

Informing the ADHD Debate

Scientific American Special Edition,June 2007 Research using imagingtechnologyhas shownbrain development(cerebellum, frontal, parietal and temporal lobes) to be different inchildrenwith ADHD

Cognitiveglitches and low dopamine contribute to their weak impulse control and distractibility

Medication plus behavior therapy improvesself-esteem

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