HDE 110 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Mass Media, Sociobiology, Dependent And Independent Variables
9 Jul 2018
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While the purpose of this course is to discuss families from theoretical considerations and empirical evidence, we inevitably interpret info from our own perspectives and experience. These perspectives are bound to differ in many ways and it is vital that we acknowledge and appreciate these differences. The info in this class is no way comprehensive of the populations we will discuss and is not meant to target, offend, or be representative of any individual. Learn about the diversity in composition of families in contemporary american life and how common views of families have changed. Understand the functions families serve in the role of child development. Learn about different theories that help to frame questions surrounding families, development, and society. Learn about how families adapt to changes and stress throughout development. Learn about differences and similarities among various ethnic minority families as well as these differences and similarities within the dominant us cultures.
