Name and describe the three components of mental hardware.

Discuss at least 2 things known about infant depth perception and the visual cliff, drawing on the research by Gibson and Walk.

Memory strategies are techniques or activities that improve remembering. Name and briefly discuss different memory strategies that people use (at least 3).

Name and briefly define the four of the nine intelligences in Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences.

Describe four themes or issues that often arise in the study of child development.

Describe the behaviors regulated by each of the following regions of the brain: left hemisphere, right hemisphere, and frontal cortex.

Name and describe four infant behavioral states.

How does the environment influence obesity? Given that obesity has reached epidemic proportions, what could be done to help obese youth lose weight?  What are the features of effective weight loss programs?  

Marcia studied identity development in adolescents. He documented four identity statuses which reflect the progress adolescents take in formulating mature identities.  Describe each status.  How do individuals typically go through these states?

Name and briefly describe Selman’s five stages of perspective taking.