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Informationen zum Autor Dr.Allison A. Buskirk-Cohen is the Chairof the Psychology Department at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA.She had a lead role in developing the curriculum for both the undergraduate andmasters programs in counseling psychology. She teaches courses both theundergraduate and graduate levels in a variety of formats (face-to-face,hybrid, and online modes). In her teaching, Dr. Buskirk-Cohen emphasizescritical thinking, problem solving, and experiential learning. She proudlyserves on many university committees. Dr. Buskirk-Cohens research focuses on howinterpersonal relationships influence academic success and well-being. She isinterested in how peer and family relationships influences adjustment,particularly during significant transitions. Dr. Buskirk-Cohen also studiesteaching and learning in higher education, focusing on the impact oflearner-centered educational practices. Her work has been published inpeer-reviewed journals and advanced textbooks, and presented at academicconferences around the world. Dr. Buskirk-Cohen holds a masters degree indevelopmental psychology with a concentration in developmental psychopathologyfrom Teachers College, Columbia University and a doctorate degree in humandevelopment with a specialization in developmental sciences from the Universityof Maryland. Klappentext The Taking Sides Collection on McGraw-Hill Create(TM) includes current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. This Collection contains a multitude of current and classic issues to enhance and customize your course. You can browse the entire Taking Sides Collection on Create, or you can search by topic, author, or keywords. Each Taking Sides issues is thoughtfully framed with Learning Outcomes, an Issue Summary, an Introduction, and an Exploring the Issue section featuring Critical Thinking and Reflection, Is There Common Ground?, and Additional Resources and Internet References . Go to McGraw-Hill Create(TM) at www.mcgrawhillcreate.com, click on the "Collections" tab, and select The Taking Sides Collection to browse the entire Collection. Select individual Taking Sides issues to enhance your course, or access and select the entire Buskirk-Cohen: Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Lifespan Development, 5/e ExpressBook for an easy, pre-built teaching resource by An online Instructor's Resource Guide with testing material is available for each Taking Sides volume. Using Taking Sides in the Classroom is also an excellent instructor resource. Visit the Create Central Online Learning Center at www.mhhe.com/createcentral for more details. Inhaltsverzeichnis Unit: General Issues in the Study of Lifespan DevelopmentIssue: Does the Cultural Environment Influence Lifespan Development More Than Our Genes?YES: Rachael Jack, et al., from "Facial Expressions of Emotion Are Not Culturally Universal," Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2012NO: Gary Marcus, from "Making the Mind: Why We've Misunderstood the Nature-Nurture Debate," Boston Review, 2003/2004Many believe that emotions are biologically hardwired; however, the research from Rachel Jack and colleagues questions that belief. The researchers compared facial expressions of emotions of individuals from Western and Eastern cultures, finding differences that highlight the influence of culture on how we represent emotions. Psychologist and researcher Gary Marcus asserts that research clearly demonstrates how a relatively small number of genes influence our environmental learning by "cascading" to determine the paths of our behavioral development.Issue: Is Chinese Parenting Culturally Distinct?YES: Amy Chua, from "Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior," The Wall Street Journal, 2011NO: Markella B. Rutherford, from "The Social Value...
