1.  Discuss at least 2  contextual factors(family, peers, school, community, work, etc.) that might make young people more or less likely to experience adolescence as a period of storm and stress.

2.  How might the dramatic physical changes that adolescents undergo—and the accompanying reactions from others—influence other aspects of development, such as social or emotional development?

3.  Describe some ways in which adolescent decision-making is a product of interactions among puberty, brain development, cognitive growth, and contextual influences such as parents, peers, and community.

What are some threats to validity that our text presents this week? List some and explain why they can hurt your research.

Psychoactive substances are used in many cultures and communities, knowing their traditions and standards of responsible use and safe practices can help reduce harmful effects. Explain your responses and your thoughts in a ½ page to a page response and post it on the Discussion Board.

By checking a__ or u__, indicate what drugs are considered acceptable or unacceptable by your family, campus, neighborhood, and culture.

Substance:                      Family      Campus       Neighborhood        Culture

Tea/coffee                      a__ u__      a__ u__       a__ u__                  a__ u__

Alcohol                          a__ u__      a__ u__       a__ u__                  a__ u__

Cigarettes                       a__ u__      a__ u__       a__ u__                  a__ u__

Marijuana                       a__ u__      a__ u__       a__ u__                  a__ u__

Cocaine                          a__ u__      a__ u__       a__ u__                  a__ u__

Amphetamine                a__ u__      a__ u__       a__ u__                  a__ u__

LSD                               a__ u__      a__ u__       a__ u__                  a__ u__

Others (specify)

a__ u__      a__ u__       a__ u__                  a__ u__

a__ u__      a__ u__       a__ u__                  a__ u__

a__ u__      a__ u__       a__ u__                  a__ u__

1. Discuss the family as a system, their birth order, and roles played within that system. Discuss cultural differences in these families in terms of manners, child rearing, communication forms, etc.

2. Draw up a list of characteristics of a functional family, then compare and contrast this list with one when addictive behavior such as compulsive gambling enters the system.