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Course Project: Lifespan Development Project Deliverable #1: The Saying Assignment Overview For this project deliverable, you will research “the saying” and share your findings about how it applies to lifespan human development. This assignment is intended to explore various theories and influences regarding human development. You will use research skills and communicate and support your ideas using clear and logical writing. Assignment Details: Perform the following tasks:  

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Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment. Research the digital library and/or Internet resources to find some information about the origin of the saying: "As the twig is bent, so grows the tree." Write an essay (approximately 150-175 words) in the space provided in the Assignment Worksheet section on the next page addressing the following questions: o Where did this folk theory come from? How old is this saying? o What is it supposed to mean? o How does it apply to lifespan human development? Submit the Week 5 Assignment. Include the proper file naming convention: PSY278_wk5_assn_jsmith_mmddyyyy.

Rubric: See Written Assignment Rubric for grading details. Grading: Gradable items in assignment

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Indicated where theory comes from and how old the saying is.

10

Indicated what the saying means.

10

Indicated how the saying applies to lifespan human development.

10

Applied the expectations in the Written Assignment Rubric

20

Total Points

50

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Assignment Worksheet: The phrase "As the twig is bent, so grows the tree" originated in the 18th century by poet Alexander Pope in 1734. This phrase was a part of a series of four poems or moral essays known as the "Epistles to Several Persons." (“Twig is bent, so is the tree inclined, as the | Encyclopedia.com,” 2020) These poems addressed ethical issues surrounding men, women, and riches. This Proverb is thought to be centered on the idea that early influences have a permanent effect on a person's life. The experiences they go through and lessons they learn can and will shape who they are, how they act, and who they will grow up to be later in life. This folk theory applies to lifespan development because, as was discussed in this week's reading, children learn through the things they are exposed to and the influences in their environment. Through life experiences, children become familiar with the world around them, learn problem-solving skills, and develop into adults. A twig is a young plant, and if it is bent, it will grow in the direction in which it has been bent in the same way a child's path in life is shaped and molded by what is instilled in them. Children can be exposed to negative or positive influences that can affect their development and station in life for the good or bad. Hopefully, children who have proper nurturing and are exposed to good influences will grow up to be successful, well-rounded adults who make responsible life decisions.

References Sigelman, C. K., & Rider, E. A. (2017). Life-Span Human Development (9th ed.). Retrieved from https://online.vitalsource.com "twig is bent, so is the tree inclined, as the." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. . Retrieved August 04, 2020 from Encyclopedia.com: https://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-andpress-releases/twig-bent-so-tree-inclined

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