In Discussion Forum 3, post your response to the following discussion question. Reply to at least two classmates’ responses by the date indicated in the Course Calendar.
Read the following article, and then respond to the questions below.
Article:
The Risks and Rewards of Being an Adolescent in the Digital Age
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http://www.apa.org/pi/families/resources/newslette…
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Many major news outlets talk about how the millennial generation is addicted to technology and social media. How do you think that growing up with technology impacts the biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial development of adolescents? How do you think that your personal life and development has been impacted by technology? In your response, consider various factors in which technology now plays a role, such as: relationships (romantic, social, and familial); brain growth and development; education; emotional development; etc. Be sure to use your textbook to provide support.
Name of Textbook:
Santrock, J. W. (2018). Essentials of life-span development (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
ISBN-13: 978-1259708794 The info found in this text is just general Lifespan development information.