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1			A friend believes her younger sister is entering puberty much earlier than is "normal," and she asks for your opinion. You tell your friend about the secular trend (puberty occurring at an earlier age across generations). Your friend asks what causes this. Which theory do you think best explains the secular trend and why? http://www.ourstolenfuture.org/NewScience/reproduction/Puberty/potentialcauses.htm http://www.mindfully.org/Health/Earlier-Puberty-Doubters.htm http://chealth.canoe.ca/columns.asp?columnistid=7&articleid=311&relation_id=0
2			The adolescent brain is characterized by both plasticity and vulnerability. You see your adolescent brother making choices that concern you about his development. Based on what is known about adolescent brain development, what suggestions would you make to him to ensure his well-being into adulthood? http://alcoholism.about.com/od/teens/a/blacer050216.htm http://www.turben.com/parentingtips.htm http://hopelive.hope.ac.uk/psychology/LevelH/developmental/rebels.htm
3			3. Research suggests that career choice is due to a variety of interacting factors. Your parents think you picked your current career plans to spite them. You disagree. How can each of the three ways that heredity and environment interact (passive, evocative, and active) influence career choices of adolescents? http://cms.psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-19990901-000038.html http://www.blueskyresumes.com/articles/08.html