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?

Jean Piaget Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Semi-Structured Interviews Signup and view all the answers

Which method provides objective data when valid and reliable?

Tests Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary advantage of using longitudinal cohort designs?

Offer normative data for typical developmental patterns Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of using cross-sectional methods?

Does not have information on developmental continuities Signup and view all the answers

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

Informed consent Signup and view all the answers

Developmental Psychology Case Studies: Charles Darwin's Baby Biography

Podcast

Questions and Answers

What is a limitation of case studies, as highlighted in the text?

What behavior did Charles Darwin observe in his son, William Erasmus, at the age of two years and three months?

What is a potential bias in case studies, as mentioned in the text?

Who is known for his work in developmental psychology and wrote about the development of his own children?

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

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

Which method provides objective data when valid and reliable?

What is a primary advantage of using longitudinal cohort designs?

What is a disadvantage of using cross-sectional methods?

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

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