Connection Between Tok and Psychology

Aim: What are the effects of institutions on development?

Don Now:

Does the child have history of violence?

What were the child’s previous living conditions?

Was the child abused?

Why was the child put up for adoption?

Does the child have siblings?

Romania

Europe- former communist nation

poor country

dictator N. Ceausescu- 1966-1989

II. Population Programs- Make country Strong

Bans all birth control

bans abortion

overpopulation (leads to an increase in children)

increase in the amount of abandoned children

over 100,000 placed in ill-equiped orphanages

III. Consequences

orphans were neglected

deprivation caused poor growth

teens the size of 8th year olds

severe developmental delays

IV. Post- Communism

children are adopted by foreigners

Black market adoptions

numerous problems adjusting to new life

04/16/15

Aim: How does Psychology look at gender?

Do Now: List 5 gifts you would bring to a baby shower

Teddy Bear

Bathtub

Stroller

Car Seat

Crib

Female Male

Doll Mobile Cars

Mobile Butterfly Hat

Cute Dress Diaper

Pink “stuff” onesie

Doll House Play pen

Gender Identity

occurs