Introduction
The purpose of this assignment is to practice observing adolescent behavior that may indicate developmental or mental health issues as displayed in popular media and to apply developmental theory to explain psychosocial problems.
Instructions
Watch a movie or 2–3 episodes of a TV show, web serial, or vlog released within the past year that features an adolescent character or content creator.
In your paper:
1. Analyze the movie, TV show, or other content, creating a case study that moves beyond simply summarizing the issues presented by an adolescent character and instead applies developmental theories to explain psychosocial problems.
2. Organize your assignment with paragraphs that include a thesis statement and supporting details as well as transitional sentences. See the Writing CenterLinks to an external site. for additional support.
3. Write a one paragraph introduction, including:
o The name of the media element, providing a general description of the plot, setting, and basic context of the movie, TV show, or content.
o The name of the character.
o The developmental/mental health issue.
4. Provide a brief description of the character, which includes, in 2–4 paragraphs:
o Physical development as related to adolescence.
o Cognitive development as related to adolescence.
o Social and family relationships as related to adolescence.
o At least one example of cited evidence from the textbook for each aspect of development discussed.
5. Identify one potential developmental or mental health issue for the character you selected (1–2 paragraphs).
6. Apply one social theory to the developmental or mental health issue you identified (1–2 paragraphs).
7. Apply one developmental theory (as listed in the text) to the developmental or mental health issue you identified (1–2 paragraphs).
8. Share the findings from one peer-reviewed source related to the developmental or mental health issues you identified (1–2 paragraphs).
9. Write a conclusion that includes a brief summary of the developmental or mental health issue as displayed in the show (1 paragraph).
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