I need help with a psychology assignment

Part
1 Genetic Testing

Our
advances in genetics have opened the door to improvements in the
quality of life for many children, and have also initiated many
debates on the ethical and moral considerations of genetic testing
and intervention.  In this discussion, you will have the
opportunity to demonstrate a foundational knowledge of a child’s
developmental continuum from conception by addressing one of these
debates for your original post.

Identify
two genetic tests routinely offered to women during their pregnancy. 
Citing at least one of these or other scholarly resources of
information, describe at least two benefits and two risks of each
procedure.  In your opinion, do the benefits of these procedures
outweigh the risks posed to either the mother or fetus?  Why or
why not?  Apply this information by choosing one of the
scenarios below and address the specific issues presented backing up
your opinions with reference from your sources:

Then,
address one of
the following scenarios:

Scenario
A:  Sarah
and Tony are expecting their first child.  When the doctor asks
the couple if they are interested in having an invasive genetic test
done, Sarah says, “yes”, but Tony is more hesitant and would
prefer not to take the risk.  What is the father’s role in
this decision, considering the historical and contextual role of
fathers in making decisions regarding pregnancy?  What other
issues, including family history, financial constraints, or
ethics/morals, play in the decision of whether or not these parents
should receive genetic testing? 

Scenario
B: Kerry
and Greg just found out that they are expecting a baby.  Greg
knows that there is a family history of sickle cell mutation, and is
worried.  When their doctor announces a brand new experimental
procedure to intervene while the fetus is in utero and correct the
mutation, Greg is very excited.  Kerry, however, is concerned
about the risks and what it would mean to alter the genetics of their
unborn child. Provide an argument either for or against intervening
with genetic development prior to birth in order to prevent
developmental, learning/cognitive, or physical disabilities. 
What about altering things like hair or eye color, sex, or cosmetic
issues (like missing or deformed limbs)?  At what point do we
draw the line between improving the quality of life and incorporating
unnecessary risk in the quest for perfection?

Part
2 Postpartum Depression Letter

For
this discussion, you will write a letter responding to the “Dear
Ashford Expert” letter below.  This letter should be unique
and personalized yet scholarly in its approach, using academic
information to support your opinions and suggestions.

Dear
Ashford Expert,
Help!  My best friend had a beautiful baby
girl 6 weeks ago, and while I think that this should be a happy time
for her, she doesn’t seem to be enjoying it at all.  When I
visited the other day, she was wearing pajamas that looked (and
smelled) like she’d been wearing them for days.  She kept
joking that she’s “no good at the mom thing” yet, and would try
to laugh it off, but I’m worried!  She isn’t interested in
going out to shop for cute baby clothes, even though I offered to
buy, and she says that she’s not ready to come to our “moms
group” which meets just once a month for a few hours because she
says that she doesn’t want to burden her husband.  What
gives?  How can I help her get out of this funk?  Should I
be worried about her or her little girl?
–Flustered Friend

Your
response should answer the questions asked by “Flustered Friend”
and include the following:

• What
  is Postpartum Depression? 

• Analyze
  and comment on at least one of the following major themes: Health
  and Well-Being, Family and Parenting, Education, Culture, or Gender,
  as factors influencing the developmental (physical, cognitive and
  psychosocial) outcomes for the mother, father/partner, and infant.

• How
  can Postpartum Depression influence the short- and long-term
  development of the infant? Be sure to address the physical,
  cognitive, and psychosocial domains of development.

• Provide
  at least one local and one wide-ranging (i.e. internet or phone)
  resource that someone with Postpartum Depression, or someone with a
  loved one suffering from Postpartum Depression, can access to find
  more information and/or get help.  Include all relevant
  information on how to contact each resource.

After
the letter, this post should include citations in APA format

Part
3 Children
Having Children

Hannah:
Homecoming Queen Mother
https://secure.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?token=41334&aid=18596&loid=77362&plt=FOD&w=420&h=315&fWidth=440&fHeight=365

In
this journal, you will create a 500 word script to address the issue
of teen pregnancy.  You will do this by exploring the physical,
cognitive, and psychosocial influences on the development of the teen
parent(s), family, and, of course, the infant.  You will write a
script that you feel captures the essence of teen pregnancy, as if
you were providing the script for a public service announcement (PSA)
on TV or radio. Unlike a typical written assignment, a PSA is
persuasive in nature and speaks directly to the audience, encouraging
them to read this information and empower themselves (or others) who
need it.  For example, the writing style will look more like
this: “Teens, do you know that your chances of graduating high
school decrease significantly after having a baby?” It is
attention-getting and powerful.

Jeremy
& Aliki: Teen Parents
https://secure.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?token=41334&aid=18596&loid=77363&plt=FOD&w=420&h=315&fWidth=440&fHeight=365

Your
script should address the following:

• At
  least one current statistic on teen pregnancy (within the last 3
  years).

• The
  effect of teen fathers on the pregnancy, teen mother’s
  development, and infant development.

• Analyze
  how at least 1 of the major themes of development (Health and
  Well-Being, Family and Parenting, Education, Culture, or Gender)
  positively and negatively influences the physical, cognitive and
  psychosocial outcomes for the children of teen parents.

• Analyze
  how at least 1 of the major themes of development (Health and
  Well-Being, Family and Parenting, Education, Culture, or Gender)
  positively and negatively influences the physical, cognitive and
  psychosocial outcomes for the teen parents.

• At
  least one local and one wide-ranging (i.e. internet or phone)
  resource from which teens, their friends, or their parents can get
  more information or assistance regarding teen pregnancy.

You
must cite all of your sources (including the video embedded above) in
proper APA style.  If you are unsure how to create an APA style
reference page, please visit the Ashford
Writing Center website.
Aside from the website on which you took you quiz, you are to find
one scholarly resource through the Ashford Library website to help
support your reflections.