Observation paper needed

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Observation Paper Instructions

You will conduct an observation for at least 1 hour in a setting where a wide range of developmental stages are present (e.g., shopping mall, restaurant, church, etc.), integrate developmental concepts, integrate developmental theory, cite/reference your sources for course terminology, and use the following questions to guide your work:

  • Where did you conduct your observation?
  • What was the time and date that you completed your observation?
  • Which developmental stages did you observe (infancy, childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, late adulthood)?
  • What characteristics did you notice about any developmental stage that you observed?
  • Did you observe any individuals who might have been experiencing a transitional period? If so, explain.
  • What types of interactions did you observe between similar developmental stages?
  • What types of interactions did you observe between different developmental stages?
  • Did you observe anything that seemed developmentally appropriate? What?
  • Did you observe anything that seemed developmentally inappropriate? What?
  • How did your observation align with a developmental theory?
  • Any other noteworthy information?

Your paper must have a current APA title page, include at least 3 pages of text, be double-spaced, and be written in narrative format (not bullets or numbered responses).