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Title: Reflective Judgement Author: Patricia M King Date Published: NA Why Relevant and Summary: This website is dedicated to the reflective judgement model and provides research done regarding this topic as well as overview. How this influenced my thinking: This has influenced my thinking through providing details which has helped with expanding my research Credibility: Seems credible

Title: Teen Pregnancy Statistics Author: No Author Date Published: 2013 Why relevant and summary: These statistics are very astonishing. It gives statistics of teenage pregnancies, sexual intercourse, marriage. How it affected my thinking: These statistics blew me away. I honestly though there were not that many teenagers having sex at an early age, I thought many teenagers had their first intercourse when they were at least 17 years old, but according to the statistics there are teenagers whom are having intercourse at the young age of 12 and 3. Credibility: seems credible since its from a teen website.

Title: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Author: unknown Date Published: July 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: This was relevant to our writing assignments because teratogens can influence the development of the fetus. Therefore, not only does nature affect the development of the baby, but also the environment. How This Influenced My Thinking: This influenced my thinking because it made me aware of what can affect the development of a baby, and how it can be prevented. Credibility of Source: Very credible

Title: The 5 Love Languages Author: Gary Chapman Date Published: 2010 Why Relevant & Summary: This site offers a quiz to see what your love languages are, helping you to know how you communicate, and a way to find out how is best to communicate love to your significant other. How this influenced my thinking: I have read through Chapman's book and found it quite helpful. I think this is a great resource for anyone in a relationship. Credibility of Source: 7- qualified therapist's site.

Title: Dr. Leaf; Switch on Your Brain Author: Dr. Caroline Leaf Date Published: 2013 Why Relevant & Summary: Dr. Leaf discusses a person's thought life and how that relates to biological & cognitive changes. How this influenced my thinking: This article shows how what one thinks about truly influences health. Credibility of Source: 7/Qualified neurologist and educator

Title: Staying Healthy Author: Mayo Clinic Staff Date Published: March 19, 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: Explains what to expect from your body in middle adulthood, how you can maintain good health in middle adulthood, and the different areas with which maintenance will be necessary. How This Influenced My Thinking: I was able to relate the information from this source to my experience or observance of parents' experience with body changes in middle adulthood; I was able to learn tips for them that they combat old age with. Credibility of Source: Mayo Clinic

Title: The Three Trimesters of Pregnancy Author: Robin Ellise Weiss Date Published: n.d. Why Relevant and Summary: It discussed what occurred in each of the trimesters and how the baby develops in each stage. How This Influenced My Thinking: This helped influence my thinking because I'll be more aware of what goes on in each stage so when I have children I'll know how my baby should be developing. Credibility of Source: Seems credible

Title:IQ scores not accurate marker of intelligence, study shows Author: Michelle Castillo Date Published:2012 Why Relevant and Summary: This is a good article that disputes the standard measures of intelligence. How This Influenced My Thinking: It gave me good insight on how cognitive abilities is truly measured and that there is not one sure way approach to do this. Credibility of Source: medium good sources within the article

Title:Obesity Makes Children a Target for Bullying Author: Pam Harrison Date Published: May 04, 2010 Summary And Relevance: It talks about obesity and how it affects children. How this changed my thinking: I knew obesity was a problem but i didn't realize the affect it had on bullying. Credibility: it seems credible

Title: Theory of Language Author: Slavko Milekic Steven E. Weisler Date Published:N.D. Why Relevant and Summary: The theory of language because it is essentyial to our growing up. It is what allows us to speak to other human beings and understand those around us. How This Influenced My Thinking: I did not think that language was as important as I thought it would be. But come to think of it, language is what makes human, humans. We are so different from other being that we communicate through language, whether it is hums, or hymns, or even hand gestures. Credibility of Source: National Science Foundation

Title:  Identity Development Throughout the Lifetime: An Examination of Eriksonian Theory Author: Justin T. Sokol Date Published: March 1, 2009 Why Relevant and Summary: Erikson's theories are relevant to almost all types of research on identity development. Identity development is a life-span process, as Eriksonian theories suggest. This particular publication is an in depth examination of Erikson's theories on identity development: identification in early childhood, Identity formation in adolescence, identity development in adulthood. How This Influenced My Thinking: I agree with the research: Identity development is an ongoing process that continues through adulthood. I see examples of this looking over my childhood, adolescence and adulthood so far. At 32 years old, I can honestly agree with Erikson's theories on identity development - I feel as though my identity (though does not change drastically anymore) certainly continues to develop. Credibility of Source:  This publication is from Graduate Journal of Counseling Psychology at Marquette University, so is likely highly credible

Title: Stages of Prenatal Development Date published: N.D. Why Relevant and summary: This article nicely broke down the different stages of development. How this influenced my thinking: This just really clarified all the stages for me. Credibility of source: This was an article from about.com i think it is pretty credible.

Title: The Alarming Reason Why More Girls are Starting Puberty Early Author: Dr. Joseph Mercola Date Published: August 26, 2010 Why Relevant and Summary: This article was relevant because it explains a great deal of information that be or may not be factors in why girls are going through puberty at much younger ages than they once were just 20 years ago. In this article, Dr. Mercola explains some of the largest factors or early onset of puberty and explains why those things may cause early childhood puberty. How This Influenced My Thinking: This didn't so much influence my thinking as it confirmed my belief that chemicals in the food our children eat may very well play a major role in when they begin puberty. Credibility of Source: I find this article to be highly credible, Dr. Mercola seems to have done extensive research on the topic as well as included the input of other knowledgeable professionals.

Title: Changes in Mechanical Control of Movement During the First 5 Months of Independent Walking: A Longitudinal Study. Author: Ann Hallemans Date Published: May 2007 Why Relevant and Summary: This article is relevant to the study because it demonstrate a longitudinal study done on infant of the earlier stages of walking. It also provides research done and the methods that were included as well. How This Influenced My Thinking: This had influence my way of thinking by now knowing that earlier development is in walking is not only with our nervous system but as well with our mental capability. Credibility of Source: Scholarly article found on EBSCOhost.

Title: Twins Author: National Geographic; Peter Miller Date Published: January 2012 Why Relevant: This article was well researched and easy to read and understand with interesting stories.

Title: Height Hopes A new study identifies potential height genes Author: No authors are listed Date Published: also unlisted, but it was written sometime after 2007 because that was the date of one the references used in the article. Why Relevant: The article talks about how height is based on your genes as well as you your environment. It mentions twin studies as well as talking about how scientists are trying to determine which genes are responsible for determining height. How This Influenced My Thinking: The article had some great information about twin studies and how they have been used to look at how much your height is a genetic factor. Credibility of Source: Decent, The website is put out through a museum that is associated with the University of Stanford. But since there isn't a date, or author it lowers the credibility of the source.

Title: Breastfeeding Around the World Author: Teri Brown Date Published: N/D Why Relevant and Summary: Because it shows how breastfeeding is different depending on culture. How This Influenced My Thinking: I learned many things I didn't know about how different cultures do things. Credibility of Source: There is different sources.

Title: What is Nature Versus Nurture? Author: Kendra Cherry Date: n.d Why Relevant to Summary: This is relevant to summary because it really looks at the differences between genetics and enviornment. This website gave examples as well, which helps to understand this concept better How Influenced my Thinking: This has influenced my thinking by viewing how my life has been influenced by either genetics or enviornment. Before, i did not know that our enviornment could play a role in our development. Credibility: This website is credible because you can see who the author is and their backgrounds