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What characterizes continuous change in development?
What characterizes continuous change in development?
Which of the following best describes qualitative change?
Which of the following best describes qualitative change?
What is the primary focus of the concept of discontinuity in development?
What is the primary focus of the concept of discontinuity in development?
How do critical periods relate to developmental changes?
How do critical periods relate to developmental changes?
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Which question is relevant when considering human development in comparison to other species?
Which question is relevant when considering human development in comparison to other species?
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What is the primary focus of the nature versus nurture debate?
What is the primary focus of the nature versus nurture debate?
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What concept describes the stable characteristics that differentiate individuals?
What concept describes the stable characteristics that differentiate individuals?
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What does the term 'imprinting' refer to in developmental psychology?
What does the term 'imprinting' refer to in developmental psychology?
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Which of the following best describes epigenetics?
Which of the following best describes epigenetics?
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What question reflects an aspect of individual differences in development?
What question reflects an aspect of individual differences in development?
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Why is no two human beings exactly alike an important assertion in psychology?
Why is no two human beings exactly alike an important assertion in psychology?
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Which term describes the influence that external environments have on physical and psychological development?
Which term describes the influence that external environments have on physical and psychological development?
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What foundational question does the nature versus nurture debate seek to address?
What foundational question does the nature versus nurture debate seek to address?
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What does Developmental Psychology primarily study?
What does Developmental Psychology primarily study?
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According to developmental theories, which aspect is characterized as a sequence of changes?
According to developmental theories, which aspect is characterized as a sequence of changes?
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What is a key question addressed in the study of developmental processes?
What is a key question addressed in the study of developmental processes?
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Which of the following scenarios illustrates 'risk-taking' in a developmental context?
Which of the following scenarios illustrates 'risk-taking' in a developmental context?
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Which term best describes the changes experienced as individuals progress through life stages?
Which term best describes the changes experienced as individuals progress through life stages?
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How is the concept of imaginary friends related to developmental psychology?
How is the concept of imaginary friends related to developmental psychology?
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What does the term 'discontinuities' refer to in developmental change?
What does the term 'discontinuities' refer to in developmental change?
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Which of the following best defines 'development'?
Which of the following best defines 'development'?
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What might cause a conflict in the beliefs surrounding the existence of Santa?
What might cause a conflict in the beliefs surrounding the existence of Santa?
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Which aspect of development might involve a series of unsuccessful relationships?
Which aspect of development might involve a series of unsuccessful relationships?
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What type of data collection involves gathering information directly from individuals about their own thoughts and feelings?
What type of data collection involves gathering information directly from individuals about their own thoughts and feelings?
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Which research design collects data from different individuals at one point in time?
Which research design collects data from different individuals at one point in time?
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Which of the following research methods can involve the observation of behavior without interference from the researcher?
Which of the following research methods can involve the observation of behavior without interference from the researcher?
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What is a key characteristic of longitudinal studies?
What is a key characteristic of longitudinal studies?
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What method is primarily used to directly gather in-depth insights through conversation?
What method is primarily used to directly gather in-depth insights through conversation?
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Which of the following methods would likely involve a visual test to measure depth perception in infants?
Which of the following methods would likely involve a visual test to measure depth perception in infants?
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Which method allows researchers to compare different age groups at the same time to study age-related differences?
Which method allows researchers to compare different age groups at the same time to study age-related differences?
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Which data collection method could introduce response bias due to social desirability?
Which data collection method could introduce response bias due to social desirability?
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Study Notes
The Study of Child Development
- Focuses on physical and psychological changes that humans undergo throughout life.
- Developmental psychology examines age-related changes in behavior, thinking, emotion, and personality.
Key Questions in Developmental Psychology
- Explores continuity vs. discontinuity in development.
- Investigates if individual developmental processes are continuous or involve distinct stages.
Types of Change in Development
- Quantitative Change (Continuity): Gradual, measurable changes over time.
- Qualitative Change (Discontinuity): Distinct transformations resulting in new developmental stages.
Sources of Development
- Nature vs. Nurture debate: Examines the roles of genetic programming versus environmental influences in development.
Individual Differences
- Highlights that no two individuals are identical and explores the origins of stable personality traits.
- Questions the stability of individual characteristics over time.
Data Collection Methods in Developmental Psychology
- Self-Report: Participants provide their own data based on reflections.
- Observation: Watching behaviors in natural settings to gather insights.
- Experimental Methods: Includes structured environments to test specific hypotheses. For example, the Visual Cliff experiment assesses depth perception in infants.
Research Designs
- Longitudinal Design: Studies the same individuals over time to observe developmental changes.
- Cross-Sectional Design: Compares different age groups at the same time to identify differences in behavior or characteristics.
Required Reading
- Passer & Smith, "Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour" (3rd edition), focusing on pages 451-478, including readings on children's cognition and their roles as witnesses.
Course Structure
- Lectures scheduled on various aspects of child development, including cognitive, social, moral, and gender development, as well as applications of children's drawings and their witness capabilities.
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This quiz delves into the study of child development, focusing on physical and psychological changes individuals experience throughout life. It also examines key concepts such as the nature vs. nurture debate and individual differences in personality traits over time.
