Life Stage 3: Current Issues Discussion

Life Stage 3: Current Issues Discussion 20 pts

Part 1: Preparation for the Discussion Forum

·         Read the attached research communication on the impact of media and brain development.

·         Media and brain development.pdf

·         Reflect on one of the topic (listed below) that you found it compelling

o   Being accepted or rejected online

o   Online peer influence

o   Precedence of emotions and impulsivity

Part 2: Your Original Response to the Discussion Forum (15 pts)

·         Explain to your classmates why you found the topic interesting (one that you reflected on) and how internet impacts adolescent brain in a short paragraph citing references

·         In another paragraph, give an example statement (3-5 sentences) of how this information should be communicated to adolescence.

Part 3: Your Response to the posting of at least 2 other students (5 pts)

·         Based on the original posts, select at least two students to whom you want to respond. Try to select students that have less than 2 comments (to make sure everyone gets commented)