Many parents complain about the “terrible twos.” Describe the key biological, cognitive, and social changes that occur around the age of 2. Discuss the negative and positive aspects of the developing competencies at this age in order to help parents see their children’s behaviours as more than simply “terrible.” (why would these be negative and positive aspects)

One of the basic questions in Developmental Psychology and in Educational Psychology has to do with the basic issue of Nature vs. Nurture. In other words does a person turn out to be a certain way due to his/her genetic makeup of due to the environment in which he/she was raised in.

As we have seen throughout this class session, the questions is very complex. I recently came across a review of a new book that illustrates just how complex a person’s outcome can be. This assignment asks that you consider the Nature/Nurture questions in light of what you have learned about socialization. Remember the reference the text in support of your points. TEXTBOOK: Child, Family, School, Community. Socialization and Support by Roberta M. Berns 9th edition

Assignment:

1. Read the article: Man Down!
2. Reflect on the the Nature/Nurture issue and then
3. Answer the question: Do you think that the outcome of this young man, due primarily to nature or to nurture?