Allison Buskirk-Cohen

Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Lifespan Development

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The Taking Sides Collection on McGraw-Hill Create® includes current controversial issues in a debate-style forma 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 issue 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?, Additional Resources, and Internet References. Go to the Taking Sides Collection on McGraw-Hill Create® at www.mcgrawhillcreate.com/takingsides and click on "Explore this 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, 7/e book for here http://create.mheducation.com/createonline/index.html#qlink=search%2Ftext%3Disbn:1260494179 an easy, pre-built teaching resource. Visit http://create.mheducation.com for more information on other McGraw-Hill titles and special collections.

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• Verlag: McGraw Hill LLC
• 7th edition
• Seitenzahl: 352
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. April 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 272mm x 213mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 748g
• ISBN-13: 9781260494174
• ISBN-10: 1260494179
• Artikelnr.: 54802472

Autorenporträt

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 andmaster's 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-Cohen's 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 master's 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.

Inhaltsangabe

Unit 1: General Issues in the Study of Lifespan Development Issue: Does the
Cultural Environment Influence Emotions More Than Our Genes? YES: Rachael
E. Jack et al., from "Facial Expressions of Emotion Are Not Culturally
Universal," Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2012) NO: Beau
Sievers et al., from "Music and Movement Share a Dynamic Structure that
Supports Universal Expressions of Emotion," Proceedings of the National
Academy of Sciences (2013) The long-standing question of whether nature or
nurture has a bigger impact on our development can be examined in terms of
our emotions. Many believe that emotions are biologically hardwired;
however, the research from Rachel Jack and colleagues questions that
belief. These 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. However,
the work of Beau Sievers and colleagues studies music in the United States
and in an isolated tribal village in Cambodia. They utilized a computer
program to generate matching examples of music and movement. They found
that music and movement were interpreted similarly both within and across
cultures, suggesting a universal expression of emotion. Issue: Should
Happiness Be Our Goal? YES: Daniel Sgroi, from "Happiness and Productivity:
Understanding the Happy-productive Worker," Global Perspectives Series:
Paper (2015) NO: Emily Esfahani Smith, from "There's More to Life Than
Being Happy," The Atlantic (2013) Much of psychology's history has focused
on dysfunction and misery. However, in more recent years, psychologists
have shifted their attention to study wellness, and, more specifically,
happiness. Daniel Sgroi utilizes several small experiments to demonstrate
happiness as an input to economic processes of productivity. His paper
argues that the main path from happiness to productivity is through
increased work effort. On the other hand, Emily Esfahani Smith argues that
a meaningful life is better than a happy one. She reviews a current
research study that found important differences between a meaningful life
and a happy one. Smith posits that pursuing meaning is about giving, which
is more important than simply pursuing pleasure. Unit 2: Prenatal
Development and Infancy Issue: Are Midwives and Homebirths the Best Option?
YES: Jamie Santa Cruz, from "Call the Midwife," The Atlantic (2015) NO:
Jonathan M. Snowden, et al., from "Planned Out-of-Hospital Birth and Birth
Outcomes," New England Journal of Medicine (2015) Jamie Santa Cruz
documents a growing trend among American mothers to rely on midwives,
rather than physicians, for prenatal care, labor, and delivery. She
describes the roles of rising costs of labor and delivery, rates of surgery
and other medical interventions, and philosophical differences in this
trend. However, are midwife-attended births safe? Jonathan Snowden and
colleagues analyzed data of Oregon births that took place during 2012 and
2013. They found that perinatal mortality was higher with planned
out-of-hospital birth than with planned in-hospital birth. Their study
highlights the complexities involved in assessing birth risks. Issue: Is
Breastfeeding Inevitably Best for Healthy Development? YES: Fani
Anatolitou, from "Human Milk Benefits and Breastfeeding," Journal of
Pediatric and Neonatal Individualized Medicine (JPNIM) (2012) NO: Courtney
Jung, from "Overselling Breastfeeding," The New York Times (2015) Fani
Anatolitou describes research documenting the benefits of breastmilk,
arguing the breastfeeding is linked with strong infant and maternal health
outcomes in both the industrialized and developing world. Given the
advantages, Anatolitou argues that breastfeeding should considered a basic
health issue, not a lifestyle choice. However, Courtney Jung's article
provides a cautionary view of these benefits. She describes the zealousness
with which Americans pursue breastfeeding, possibly to the detriment of the
mother's health and with limited benefits for the child. Jung also
describes the economic motivation for encouraging breastfeeding. She does
not discourage it, but rather invites readers to examine parenting
practices with a critical lens. Issue: Is Co-sleeping Safe for Baby? YES:
Wendy Middlemiss, from "Bringing the Parent Back into Decisions about
Nighttime Care," Clinical Lactation (2013) NO: Adrienne LaFrance, from
"About that Scary Swaddling Study," The Atlantic (2016) Educational
psychologist Wendy Middlemiss advocates that healthcare providers discuss
options of nighttime care with parents, rather than providing specific
advice that may conflict with parents' beliefs and preferences.
Furthermore, she discusses ways for healthcare providers address infant
safety and health that best match each family. However, all choices may not
be equal, argues Adrienne LaFrance. Her article describes a new
meta-analysis that links swaddling with a higher risk of SIDS. Importantly,
LaFrance emphasizes the importance of how research is interpreting and
examines some of the limitations to the meta-analysis. Her work emphasizes
the need for caregivers to engage in thoughtful decision-making regarding
nighttime care. Unit 3: Early and Middle Childhood Issue: Is Preschool
Education Worthwhile? YES: Hirokazu Yoshikawa et al., from "Investing in
Our Future: The Evidence Base on Preschool Education," Society for Research
in Child Development and Foundation for Child Development (2013) NO: David
J. Armor and Sonia Sousa, from "The Dubious Promise of Universal
Preschool," National Affairs (2014) Should young children be formally
educated in preschools? Given the high costs, is it a worthwhile
investment? Hirokazu Yoshikawa led a team of researchers from the
Foundation for Child Development in an examination of the current research
on early childhood education. They found that scientific research supports
the academic, social, emotional and economic benefits of preschool.
Professors David Armor and Sonia Sousa, in contrast, point to disappointing
results from the existing federal preschool program Head Start. While they
acknowledge some benefits, they point to their small and short-term impact.
They do not believe research overwhelmingly supports the benefits of
preschool. Issue: Is an Assault Weapons Ban the Best Way to Reduce School
Shootings? YES: Christopher Ingraham, from "It's Time to Bring Back the
Assault Weapons Ban, Gun Violence Experts Say," The Washington Post (2018)
NO: United States Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center, from
"Enhancing School Safety Using a Threat Assessment Model," Department of
Homeland Security (2018) School shootings have brought attention back to
the idea of banning assault weapons. Christopher Ingraham claims that the
deadliest mass shootings in the United States have involved assault
weapons, and a return to their ban is necessary. However, the federal
report from the United States Secret Service National Threat Assessment
Center presents another model to reduce school shootings. This paper
recommends the creation of threat assessment team that uses mental health,
law enforcement, and education professionals to help identity and support
individuals. Issue: Should We Try to "Cure" Autism? YES: Ruth Padawer, from
"The Kids Who Beat Autism," The New York Times (2014) NO: Aaron Rothstein,
from "Mental Disorder or Neurodiversity?" The New Atlantis: A Journal of
Technology and Society (2012) Autism has been viewed through several
different lenses in its history. One question in current debate involves
how we view autism, and treatment for individuals with autism. Reporter
Ruth Padawer describes how applied behavior analysis (A.B.A.) has seemingly
"cured" some children of autism. She profiles these children, showcasing
their individual responses to therapeutic programs. However, medical
student Aaron Rothstein cautions that autism might be considered an example
of neurodiversity, rather than a disorder. He describes how and why many
autism advocates argue against the idea of a "cure." Instead, the focus of
research should be on better understanding the complexity of human
behavior. Unit 4: Adolescence and Early Adulthood Issue: Is There a Sexting
Epidemic? YES: Hanna Rosin, from "Why Kids Sext," The Atlantic (2014) NO:
Elizabeth Englander, from "Coerced Sexting and Revenge Porn Among Teens,"
Civic Research Institute (2015) Sexting has become a top concern among
parents of youth and professionals who work with them. Hanna Rosin looks
into one specific adolescent texting scandal to examine how youth think
about sexting. Her article reveals the range of responses to sexting, and
the harm that can result from well-intentioned adults. However, Elizabeth
Kandel Englander's analysis of older adolescents indicates that some of the
sexting dangers frequently discussed are not supported by data. Her
research shows that most sexting occurs in older adolescents and takes
place in the context of romantic relationships. Suggestions for
evidence-based approaches for discussing sexting with adolescents are
provided. Issue: Are Fraternities Too Dangerous f or College Students? YES:
Devon M. Alvarez, from "Death by Hazing: Should there be a Federal Law
Against Fraternity and Sorority Hazing?" Journal of Multidisciplinary
Research (2015) NO: Olga Khazan, from "The Bro Whisperer," The Atlantic
(2015) Devon Alvarez provides an overview of hazing in sororities and
fraternities and reviews the current laws on hazing in the United States.
Alvarez finds that anti-hazing legislation varies from state to state both
in terms of definitions and consequences. Therefore, the proposed solution
includes federal anti-hazing legislation. On the other hand, Olga Khazan
follows the work of sociology professor Michael Kimmel who argues the
problem is our definition of masculinity, not Greek life. This article
describes Kimmel's work to change power dynamics around sexual behaviors.
Several potential solutions are explored, all with the focus on reviving
the concept of the gentleman. Issue: Is a College Degree Valuable? YES:
Jennifer Ma, Matea Pender, and Meredith Welch, from "Education Pays 2016:
The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society-Trends in
Higher Education Series," The College Board (2016) NO: Cristina C. López,
from "Measuring College Value," Journal of Multidisciplinary Research
(2018) Jennifer Ma and colleagues describe differences in earnings and
employment patters of adults with different levels of education in the
United States. They find that college education increases the likelihood of
moving up the socioeconomic ladder and is associated with healthier
lifestyles. Do these findings hold true for all individuals? Cristina López
reviews the literature on the value of obtaining a college degree, focusing
on minority first-generation college students with low socioeconomic status
and a lack of role models at home. She finds that these students are at
risk for retention, program completion, and access to rewarding careers.
Issue: Is Facebook Bad for College Students' Health? YES: Holly B. Shakya
and Nicholas A. Christakis, from "Association of Facebook Use With
Compromised Well-Being: A Longitudinal Study," American Journal of
Epidemiology (2017) NO: Peter Jegrace Jehopio, Ronald Wesonga, and Douglas
Andabati Candia, from "Effect of Online Social Networking Sites Usage on
Academic Performance of University Students in Uganda," International
Journal of Computer Applications (2017) Young adults commonly use social
networking sites. Are their negative consequences for that use to our
psychological health? Holly Shakya and Nicholas Christakis evaluated the
associations of Facebook activity and real-world social network activity
with several measures of well-being. Overall, their results demonstrate
that use of Facebook is negatively associated with well-being. In a study
looking specifically at the academic context, Peter Jehopio and colleagues
investigated whether the use of online social networking sites improves
academic performance. They found that students who managed their time well
and who used online social networking sites for academic purposes were more
likely to perform better academically. Unit 5: Middle Adulthood Issue: Do
Adults Need to Place More Value on Marriage? YES: Lawrence Aber, et al.,
from "Opportunity, Responsibility, and Security: A Consensus Plan for
Reducing Poverty and Restoring the American Dream," American Enterprise
Institute (2015) NO: Brenda McKerson, from "Raising the Next Generation:
What's Gender Got to Do with It?" Plaza: Dialogues in Language and
Literature (2014) In this policy report, members of the Brookings Working
Group argue marriage offers significant benefits, particularly for
children. They recommend promoting new cultural norms for parenthood and
marriage, providing young adults with education on family planning and
effective parenting, and helping to engage young men in work and family. In
contrast, Brenda McKerson argues that research on "non-traditional" couples
often reflects heterosexist norms. She draws parallels between racial
discrimination in the 1960's and discrimination faced by same-sex couples
today. Furthermore, McKerson believes that as generations become more
accepting of different family structures, research findings will change to
reflect this acceptance. Issue: Should Grandparents Have Visitation Rights
to Their Grandchildren? YES: Lixia Qu et al., from "Grandparenting and the
2006 Family Law Reforms," Family Matters (2011) NO: Rachel Dunifon and
Ashish Bajracharya, from "The Role of Grandparents in the Lives of Youth,"
Journal of Family Issues (2012) Lixia Qu and colleagues review Australian
data on grandparent-grandchild involvement before and after the 2006 legal
reforms. They find that that family law reforms are consistent with
parental beliefs about grandparent involvement. However, they caution that
the reforms do not address many practicalities, including knowledge about
the legal system. However, the research of Rachel Dunifon and Ashish
Bajracharya, does not find clear evidence that grandparents influence the
well-being of their grandchildren. They find that distance, the parent's
relationship with the grandparent and child, and age of child and parent
all contribute to the quality of the grandparent-grandchild relationship.
Issue: Are Pap Smears Unnecessary for Women over Age 65? YES: Diana R.
Curran and Sue Stigleman, from "Should We Discontinue Pap Smear Screening
in Women Aged >65 Years?" The Journal of Family Practice (2004) NO: Ayasha
P. Thomason, et al., from "Discontinuation of Pap Smears at Age 65: A
Critical Analysis of the Impact on Women's Health," Journal of Women's
Health Care (2015) Dianna Curran and Sue Stigleman review 12 studies from
1995 to 2001, which included women aged 50 years and older. They found that
few older women with a history of baseline Pap smear will develop cervical
cancer. They also summarize recommendations from other and provide a
clinical commentary. However, Ayasha Thomason and colleagues analyze how
changing guidelines for screenings will influence healthcare practice,
particularly for women over age 65. They conclude that there is great
potential for women to develop later stage diagnoses of cancers, pelvic
organ issues, incontinence, and infections. Unit 6: Late Adulthood Issue:
Should Assisted Suicide Be Legal for Everyone? YES: April Dembosky, from
"Doctors' Secret Language for Assisted Suicide," The Atlantic (2015) NO:
Ira Byock, from "Physician-assisted Suicide Is Not Progressive," The
Atlantic (2012) "Assisted suicide," or euthanasia, has become a more
familiar phrase with sick, aging adults looking for personal control during
this last part of life. April Dembosky argues that because many state laws
prohibit euthanasia, medical professionals cannot converse properly with
their patients about end-of-life decisions. Legalizing assisted suicide
across the nation would allow for better communication, the article posits.
Ira Byock, in contrast, believes that physician-assisted suicide should not
be legal. In this article, he describes the political climate influencing
the euthanasia debate. Furthermore, Byock claims that the focus should be
on improving end-of-life care. Issue: Should We Try to "Cure" Old Age? YES:
Guillermo Abril, from "Could Science One Day Cure Us of Old Age?" World
Economic Forum (2017) NO: Ezekiel J. Emanuel, from "Why I Hope to Die at
75," The Atlantic (2014) Guillermo Abril describes the work of scientists
who are developing stem cell therapies, investigating microscopic DNA
structures, and exploring other anti-aging possibilities. These individuals
believe we can combat age-related diseases and illness, thereby extending
the lifespan. Ezekiel Emanuel, an oncologist and bioethicist, presents a
contrasting view. He argues against an ever-expanding lifespan. Instead,
his believes this article suggest our focus should be on maximizing our
quality of life and accepting the inevitability of death.