Choose one of the following topics and write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper summarizing the current professional literature on the topic. Many of these topics are broad and you may choose to focus your research on a more specific area of the topic, such as children showing resiliency when dealing with divorce. With instructor approval, you may select a topic that is not on the list below. Resiliency in children Gender differences in infancy and childhood Effects of day care Attachment styles Causes and effects of child abuse and neglect Effects of divorce on children Prenatal influences Prematurity, medical interventions, and long-term outcomes Pros and cons of grade retention Language development Media influences on children Influences on school readiness Bullying causes, preventions, and interventions Development of creativity Sex differences in mental abilities Effects of parental death on children Emerging adulthood Gender differences concerning aging Midlife crisis Adapting to life changes during adulthood Developmental issues related to nontraditional families Caring for aging parents Victimization of the elderly Death with dignity Right to die

Include at least four references from professional peer-reviewed journals.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.