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Life-Span Development, 8/e
John W. Santrock, University of Texas - Dallas

Middle and Late Childhood
Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

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1. Nancy, a third-grade teacher, overheard a talk show discussion on emotional intelligence. She has seen several books on the subject in the local library but was unaware of its impact on learning. What is emotional intelligence and how can Nancy and her students' parents facilitate this type of development in children?

http://www.apa.org/monitor/oct98/brain.html

2. Alex is having difficulty understanding Kohlberg's theories on moral reasoning and is worried about the upcoming exam in class. What strengths and weaknesses should Alex focus on in his exam preparation and what impact has the Kohlberg research had on the understanding of human development?

http://moon.pepperdine.edu/gsep/class/ethics/kohlberg/Pro%26Con_Arguments.html

3. Frank is researching the latest information on bullying after his younger brother told him of his recent experiences with bullies at his junior high school. What information is available on the prevalence of bullying, the make-up of the children who bully, and why this type of behavior is increasing so that he may better

http://www.apa.org/releases/bullying.html