SW 421-004 Mid-Term Exam Study Guide PDF

**[SW 421-004 Mid-Term Exam Study Guide]** **[Disclaimer:]** Please note that this study guide is to help student focus their reading in preparation for the mid-term exam. Students are still **[required]** to complete all their required reading for the course. The midterm exam will cover Modules 1-...

**[SW 421-004 Mid-Term Exam Study Guide]** **[Disclaimer:]** Please note that this study guide is to help student focus their reading in preparation for the mid-term exam. Students are still **[required]** to complete all their required reading for the course. The midterm exam will cover Modules 1-6. Textbook chapters 1-6 (Questions will be from textbook readings, required viewing on YouTube, and PowerPoints ONLY. Apart from knowing textbook specific ages for each period of development e.g. early childhood, 2^nd^ to 6^th^ birthday; middle childhood 6-12 years old etc., there will not be any statistical questions. **[Chapter 1- Introduction to Lifespan Development]** - Define human development. - What are the domains of human development? - Lifespan development perspective views - Nature of change- continuous vs discontinuous, continuity vs discontinuity, stability vs change, and nature vs nurture debate - Why/what is the study human development Goals - Biology vs sociocultural vs individual - Understanding theories and key figures of lifespan development - History of developmental psychology - Periods of human development - Development being lifelong, multidimensional, and multidirectional. - Resilience - Conceptions of Age - 3 patterns of aging - Research methods and ethical considerations in lifespan development **[Module 2/Chapter 2- Genetics and Prenatal Development]** - Watch 7 stages of Life First Nations Anishinaabe on YouTube - What is genetics? - Roles of genetics in prenatal development - What are genes and their importance in genetic inheritance? - Genotypes vs Phenotypes - Determining the sex of a child - Prenatal testing: Prenatal screening vs prenatal diagnosis - What is the value of prenatal testing and screening? - Environmental risks and teratogens - Factors influencing prenatal risks - Complications of pregnancy and delivery - Possible short or long answer: Why are you he way you are? As you consider some of your features (height, weight, personality, visible features etc) discuss the impact of heredity or environment, or both on the way you are. **[Chapter 3-Birth and Postpartum]** - Approaches to childbirth - Pros/cons of medical childbirth - The 3 process or stages of delivery - Possible pain management techniques - The role of birthing partner in labour and delivery - Parenting support systems - Critical thinking-What are the role of social workers to a postpartum mother? - Common newborn health issues and possible post-partum health issues or concerns for mother. - Balancing life, work, and parenthood-importance of sleep, nutrition, and self-care - Fathers, pregnancy, and perinatal period **[Chapter 4-Infancy and toddlerhood]** - General physical changes infants - Motor, sensory, and perceptual development - Cognitive development theories - Attachment and bonding - Importance of play and early childhood education and care - Developmental disorders and delays - Parenting styles, role of parents and caregivers. And importance of routine **[Chapter 5: Early Childhood]** - Gender differences in development - Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, each stage and age - Theory of mind - Concept of self - Childhood stress & development, and possible coping skills - Trauma and Childhood - Influence of technology, parental involvement, and guidance - Impact of Socioeconomic status (SES) **[Chapter 6: Middle Childhood]** - Moral development - Influences of family dynamics - The role of school and extracurricular activities - Middle childhood challenges - Middle childhood and independence