Research and development

1.) Researchers at the Washington University Neonatal Development Research Lab used FMRI to study the brains of pre-term/full-term infants and found differences in brain development, especially in social/communication centers. Currently, data is being analyzed to see if pre-term infants have a greater risk of developing ADHD/Autism later on (Williams 2015). 2.) The issue is that pre-term infants may have an increased chance of developing ADHD/Autism disorders. This relates to developmental psychology because it is well known in the field that critical/sensory periods early in development make it easier to intervene and reduce the problematic symptoms that these children will have to live with throughout their development. 3.) This is an important…

the most nurturing and loving support to children as best we can. Not always is it under ideal circumstances do we raise our children and raised questions as to what environment typically promotes the best childhood development. I believe children…

If there’s one person your tot looks up to and relies on for every little thing, it’s you. Be it their food, clothes, books, games, music or even very crucial matters like developmental milestones and character traits, the child has you and your spouse as his/her benchmark. Well we’re not trying to put additional pressure on you by telling you this because we know that you’re already aware of it, but we just want to remind you of the fact that kids are influenced by parents in a big way,…

Cognitive development of the human brain has been a source of interest for generations of educators, researchers, and psychologists. The Stanford Binet Intelligence Quotient was used in the early 1900s. Behaviorists, John Watson and B.F. Skinner, began to study children and hypothesized that children were impressionable and transformable. These researchers believed that through reward of good behavior and discouragement of unacceptable behavior a child’s environment would shape the learning…

Research Analysis Both developed and developing nations around the world have experienced some degree of unfortunate fetal and early childhood development based upon the food and agriculture associated in that nation. The food, agriculture, and soil in developed and developing countries can cause damaging birth defects upon pregnant women and the physical development of early childhood. This topic can of great conflict, for the keen natural resources needed for the survival of both the mother…

The size of the monetary prize must be scaled to the amount of money that the companies are expected to spend on research for these batteries. In the U.S. Department of Energy budget for FY 2015, there was 83 million dollars set aside for battery research, mostly for transportation application ("VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE - Department of Energy", 2015). This budget is for research of much larger batteries for electric vehicle applications, but it gives an idea of the costs of battery…

Genentech finds itself in a unique situation requiring a change in strategy that addresses numerous threats to their profitability. Due to new healthcare reform, as well as expiring patents, there are multiple considerations for strategy improvements to ensure Genentech operations continue to generate sustainable profits. One of the core competencies and foundational attributes of Genentech was its reputation as a leader in research and development. The new strategy will have to find new ways…

operational excellence alone. Therefore, it would be wise for Apple to explore further options to solve the issue. More specifically, Apple is known for having one of the best research and development teams. Last year, around $1.9 billion was invested toward future products. While some critics argue that Apple is overinvesting, Chief Financial Officer L. Maestri comments that Apple’s current product portfolio has grown immensely within recent years (Hughes, 2015). Additionally, Maestri states…

Mary Louise Hemmeter, as a research assistant for a project designed to prevent challenging behaviors in schools. The teachers who are part of the project participated in a professional development intervention, which focused on effectively integrating curricula and experiences to stimulate children’s learning of social-emotional skills. My role has been to assess the fidelity of teachers’ application of these lessons and the severity of challenging behaviors in their classrooms. Throughout this…

For decades, researchers have been making large strides in medical science, causing the cost of medical research and care to rise drastically. Many medical institutions remain dedicated to nonprofit studies with the goal of benefiting the greater community, but a large portion of them choose to commercialize in order to turn a profit, causing many to debate whether or not it is ethical to put a price on a human life. One contributor to the argument is Rebecca Skloot, whose book, The Immortal…