Here are some questions that may be discussed in your FSHD courses:

 

FSHD 117:

How does theory influence the questions we ask, and the methods we use to answer those questions?

How do genes and environment interact to help make us who we are?

How does our ability to think change over time?

What factors can impact our physical development across the life-span?

 

FSHD 137:

Are there advantages to being beautiful?

What is the normal progression of love in a relationship?

Is it the norm to feel jealousy in a relationship?

What are effective ways to break up with someone?

 

FSHD 223:

What do experts have to say about breastfeeding?

Is early childcare detrimental to children's development?

In terms of children's outcomes, what is good parenting? Is it the same for everyone?

What is the normal progression of children's cognitive development? How is it influenced by culture?

Are the differences between boys and girls due to biological or social factors?

 

FSHD 337:

How is family defined?

How does divorce and remarriage impact individual and family functioning?

How do the contexts of work and family intersect?

Under what conditions, is domestic violence more likely to occur? In what ways does domestic violence influence families?

How can we work to strengthen families?

 

FSHD 447:

What is culture, and what difference does it make for development?

Does having a sibling give a child a social advantage?

Is it more important to have friends than to be popular?

Does strong genetic influence mean that environment (including parenting) is not important?

 

FSHD 487:

Why do some families cope with adversity better than others?

Why do some people stay in unhappy relationships?

Why are some people reluctant to enter romantic relationships?