Developmental Psychology Case Studies: Charles Darwin's Baby Biography
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What is a limitation of case studies, as highlighted in the text?

  • They cannot be generalized to the broader population (correct)
  • They offer too much information about individuals
  • They are essential for studying group dynamics
  • They are only suitable for studying exceptional gifts
  • What behavior did Charles Darwin observe in his son, William Erasmus, at the age of two years and three months?

  • Gaze fixation on a candle
  • Throwing books or sticks at those who offended him (correct)
  • Ability to recognize a bright-colored tassel
  • Sensitivity to cultural expectations
  • What is a potential bias in case studies, as mentioned in the text?

  • Overemphasis on individual differences
  • Inadequate protocols
  • Lack of generalizability
  • Cultural and parental expectations (correct)
  • Who is known for his work in developmental psychology and wrote about the development of his own children?

    <p>Jean Piaget</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reason why case studies are essential, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>They are necessary for studying individuals with unique abilities or disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data collection method yields rich data suitable for qualitative analysis?

    <p>Semi-Structured Interviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method provides objective data when valid and reliable?

    <p>Tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary advantage of using longitudinal cohort designs?

    <p>Offer normative data for typical developmental patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of using cross-sectional methods?

    <p>Does not have information on developmental continuities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regarding ethical considerations in research, what is a crucial requirement from participants or their guardians?

    <p>Informed consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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