Class+notes+27.04.11

Here are my class notes for class on Wed 27/04/11:

**Homework:** review answers to last lesson’s homework ( please email me if there are any questions) - Apply your knowledge and skills – Section A & B p 136 - Activity 3.9 //Crossword – Lifespan development// in Activity Manual p91 - Try it yourself 5.1 //Real life illustrations of Piaget’s theory// p154 - Activity 4.2 //Crossword – attachment// in Activity Manual p 105 - Activity 4.4 //Crossword – Piaget// in Activity Manual p 113

** Review of Piaget: ** - Complete Activity 4.5 //Piaget’s theory of cognitive development in children// in Activity Manual p115

** Mental Illness Across the Lifespan: ** - Complete ‘Is this normal?’ on Mental illness wiki. Determine whether the scenario is normal or abnormal and give a reason for your answer. - Define ‘normal’

There is no clear definition of ‘normal’. A behavior is generally considered to be normal when it is one that is accepted within the society and culture and is typical for the specific situation or context. A behavior should also allow a person to function independently as expected for their age. It should not be personal distressing or self defeating. There are many factors which effect normality: - Situational approach to normality - Cultural approach to normality - Historical approach to normality - Statistical approach to normality - Functional approach to normality - Medical approach to normality

- Define ‘Mental Health’

According to the World Health Organisiation (1998), mental health is a state of emotional and social wellbeing in which individuals realize their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and can contribute to their community.

- Read p 161-163 - Read Take a closer look on p163-164 - View SANE website – link on wiki - particular, view the 'Signs' Campaign.

Class discussion about the television/movie/media coverage of mental illness and the impact that this can have. Refer to notes and movie trailers on the 'Mental Ilness' Wiki page.

- Read p 164-166 - Complete Check your understanding 5.6 p 166 - Complete Activity 4.11 //Successful ageing// in Activity Manual p 126

** Homework: ** - Read ‘Bye, mum and dad, we’ll be back soon’ and complete accompanying questions – supplementary worksheet.  <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; tabstops: list 36.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;">- Activity 4.9 //Mental Illness// in Activity Manual p 120 <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; tabstops: list 36.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;">- Activity 4.10 //Mental Disorder match-up// in Activity Manual p 122 <span style="font-family: Times New Roman; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; tabstops: list 36.0pt; text-indent: -18pt;">- Apply your knowledge and skills – Section A and B p 168-169