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ABS 497 Week 2 Discussion 1, Parenting Styles

Briefly describe the different parenting styles discussed in this week’s readings. How could they impact cognitive and social development?  Identify the style that your parents applied to you, or the style you apply to your children. What do the readings say about the effects of this parenting style on cognitive and social development? Is this evidence support by your own experiences?

ABS 497 Week 2 Discussion 2, Ethnicity and Learning Theory

Select an ethnic group from your textbook, or outside readings, and discuss how the application of learning theory may vary according to the cultural beliefs and values of this group.  Based on the research, justify why you think specific learning techniques could be used by your chosen ethnic group.