Personal Interest

Please write a brief statement describing the topics within psychology or human developmentthat most interest you. In your response, be sure to:

Identify the topic(s) that interest you most (choose from the list below)

Indicate the age group you are most interested in

Explain how this area of study connects to your career goals, academic interests, or personal life

Your statement should be approximately 12 page in length, typed and double-spaced, using Times New Roman, 12-point font, and formatted in APA style.

The purpose of this assignment is to help students get to know one another and to begin building a sense of community in our virtual classroom.

Age Groups to Choose From

Infancy and Early Childhood (05 years)

Middle Childhood (69 years)

Pre-Adolescence (1013 years)

Adolescence (1418 years)

Topics to Choose From:

Bullying and Cyberbullying

Substance Use and Addiction

Dating, Intimacy, and Sex

Media Violence and Children

Social Media Use and Mental Health

Gender Roles

Prejudice and Discrimination

Violence Against Women and Children

Trauma

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