Paper details Page 1 In this module, you learned about several different theories of human development. Which theory did you find most compelling? Describe the theory in your own words, and explain why you believe this theory is the most compelling or relevant. How does this theory apply to your life and personal experiences? Please give one or two examples. (2 paragraph)
Read Box 2.3: Should Women Who Use Drugs During Pregnancy Be Arrested and Jailed? on page 50 of your textbook. This box describes the results that occurred when pregnant women with a history of drug abuse faced potential arrest and incarceration. Additionally, read How States Handle Drug Use During Pregnancy. You will notice that only 3 states consider substance abuse during pregnancy to be a crime, and yet 18 states have laws that say drug use during pregnancy is child abuse, and in nearly every state women have been prosecuted for drug use during pregnancy. Answer the following questions in your post:
Critics contend that the criminal justice system should not be involved in what is considered a healthcare problem. What do you think? Is the issue of mothers using illicit drugs more of a legal or medical concern? Why do you think that? What if Florida was considering enacting a law that would make substance abuse during pregnancy a crime – what would be the pros and cons? Would you be for or against this law, and why? (2 paragraph)
Page 2 In the reading, you learned about four types of parenting styles: authoritarian, authoritative, uninvolved, and permissive. Which parenting style(s) did you grow up with, and what effect did it have on your cognitive and personality development as a child? What effect did it have on your attachment style? (2 paragraph)
Think about your own adolescent years.
How would you describe your self-esteem and sense of identity during adolescence, and how did it evolve? What sociocultural influences played a role in your identity formation? How did your relationship with your parent(s) influence your identity development?
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