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Which of the following data collection methods was used in the Kauai study to assess participants at age 10?
Which of the following data collection methods was used in the Kauai study to assess participants at age 10?
What did the Kauai study reveal about the long-term impact of prenatal complications on child development?
What did the Kauai study reveal about the long-term impact of prenatal complications on child development?
According to the Kauai study, which factor was found to significantly influence a child's development?
According to the Kauai study, which factor was found to significantly influence a child's development?
What percentage of children in the Kauai study demonstrated resilience, developing into strong young adults despite facing early challenges?
What percentage of children in the Kauai study demonstrated resilience, developing into strong young adults despite facing early challenges?
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What was the primary purpose of interviewing participants at ages 18, 32, and 40 in the Kauai study?
What was the primary purpose of interviewing participants at ages 18, 32, and 40 in the Kauai study?
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Which factor contributes to differences in how children from the same family develop?
Which factor contributes to differences in how children from the same family develop?
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What accounts for the genetic variations observed among individuals?
What accounts for the genetic variations observed among individuals?
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Why do parents often display differential treatment toward their children?
Why do parents often display differential treatment toward their children?
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How does a child's choice of environment influence their individual development?
How does a child's choice of environment influence their individual development?
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What is the primary outcome of the complex interaction between biology and experience?
What is the primary outcome of the complex interaction between biology and experience?
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Which capability is typically observed in older children compared to younger children?
Which capability is typically observed in older children compared to younger children?
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What characterizes continuous development in children?
What characterizes continuous development in children?
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What is a key characteristic of discontinuous development?
What is a key characteristic of discontinuous development?
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Why might a child between the ages of 2-5 focus on just one aspect of an event?
Why might a child between the ages of 2-5 focus on just one aspect of an event?
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What is the meaning of "stage theories" in child development?
What is the meaning of "stage theories" in child development?
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According to the passage, what characterizes cognitive development?
According to the passage, what characterizes cognitive development?
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Which option describes how children contribute to their own development as they age?
Which option describes how children contribute to their own development as they age?
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How does research describe developmental changes?
How does research describe developmental changes?
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According to research, what is the relationship between spanking and outbursts in children?
According to research, what is the relationship between spanking and outbursts in children?
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Which of the following is NOT suggested as an alternative to spanking?
Which of the following is NOT suggested as an alternative to spanking?
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What was the primary goal of the curriculum developed by Denham and Burton in 1996?
What was the primary goal of the curriculum developed by Denham and Burton in 1996?
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What is the 'turtle technique' designed to help children do?
What is the 'turtle technique' designed to help children do?
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Why is empathy considered a key aspect of emotional and moral development?
Why is empathy considered a key aspect of emotional and moral development?
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What was the primary conclusion of Ferguson’s 2015 meta-analysis regarding video games?
What was the primary conclusion of Ferguson’s 2015 meta-analysis regarding video games?
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In the Ceci and Bruck (1998) study, what factor MOST contributed to children providing inaccurate accounts?
In the Ceci and Bruck (1998) study, what factor MOST contributed to children providing inaccurate accounts?
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According to the information, which statement is correct regarding interviewing children?
According to the information, which statement is correct regarding interviewing children?
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Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of a mechanism in the context of developmental psychology?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of a mechanism in the context of developmental psychology?
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Effortful attention involves the voluntary control of one's thoughts and emotions. Difficulties with effortful attention are associated with which of the following?
Effortful attention involves the voluntary control of one's thoughts and emotions. Difficulties with effortful attention are associated with which of the following?
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According to the information, variations in genes among children that affect effortful attention are often related to what?
According to the information, variations in genes among children that affect effortful attention are often related to what?
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A full understanding of the mechanisms that produce developmental change requires specifying how genes, brain structures/processes, and experiences interact. Which of the following is the MOST important aspect of this interaction?
A full understanding of the mechanisms that produce developmental change requires specifying how genes, brain structures/processes, and experiences interact. Which of the following is the MOST important aspect of this interaction?
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What encompasses the sociocultural context of a child's development?
What encompasses the sociocultural context of a child's development?
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Cross-cultural comparisons of child development are valuable for which of the following reasons?
Cross-cultural comparisons of child development are valuable for which of the following reasons?
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How is socioeconomic status (SES) typically measured?
How is socioeconomic status (SES) typically measured?
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Which of the following is a common challenge faced by children growing up in poverty?
Which of the following is a common challenge faced by children growing up in poverty?
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What are cumulative risks in the context of child development?
What are cumulative risks in the context of child development?
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Which of the following characteristics is MOST associated with resilient children?
Which of the following characteristics is MOST associated with resilient children?
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What distinguishes experimental designs from other research approaches?
What distinguishes experimental designs from other research approaches?
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What is the primary purpose of random assignment in experimental designs?
What is the primary purpose of random assignment in experimental designs?
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In an experimental design, what is the role of the control group?
In an experimental design, what is the role of the control group?
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What is the difference between the independent and dependent variable?
What is the difference between the independent and dependent variable?
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A researcher compares the social skills of 5-year-olds, 8-year-olds, and 11-year-olds by observing them during playtime. Which research design is being used?
A researcher compares the social skills of 5-year-olds, 8-year-olds, and 11-year-olds by observing them during playtime. Which research design is being used?
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A researcher studies the same group of children's language development at ages 3, 5, and 7. What type of research design is being employed?
A researcher studies the same group of children's language development at ages 3, 5, and 7. What type of research design is being employed?
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What limitations are common in longitudinal studies?
What limitations are common in longitudinal studies?
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A researcher is interested in how children discover a new problem solving strategy. They observe a group of children multiple times a week learning the same strategy. What type of research design is being employed?
A researcher is interested in how children discover a new problem solving strategy. They observe a group of children multiple times a week learning the same strategy. What type of research design is being employed?
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What characterises the microgenetic design?
What characterises the microgenetic design?
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Which ethical principle is paramount in child development research?
Which ethical principle is paramount in child development research?
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Flashcards
Kauai Study
Kauai Study
Longitudinal study of 698 children from Kauai assessing effects of prenatal and environmental factors on development.
Influence of Home Conditions
Influence of Home Conditions
Home conditions, such as income and parental mental health, significantly affect child development outcomes.
Resilience in Children
Resilience in Children
1/3 of children showed resilience despite biological and environmental challenges, growing into strong adults.
Prenatal Issues
Prenatal Issues
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Importance of Studying Child Development
Importance of Studying Child Development
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Spanking
Spanking
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Alternative discipline
Alternative discipline
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Turtle technique
Turtle technique
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Empathy
Empathy
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Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis
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Leading questions
Leading questions
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Successful outcomes of emotional regulation
Successful outcomes of emotional regulation
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Video game effects
Video game effects
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Younger children behavior
Younger children behavior
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Older children traits
Older children traits
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Development contributions
Development contributions
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Continuous development
Continuous development
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Discontinuous development
Discontinuous development
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Stage theories
Stage theories
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Cognitive development stages
Cognitive development stages
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Mechanism of change
Mechanism of change
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Factors of Individual Differences
Factors of Individual Differences
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Genetic Diversity
Genetic Diversity
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Impact of Parental Treatment
Impact of Parental Treatment
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Subjective Interpretation of Experiences
Subjective Interpretation of Experiences
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Environmental Choices by Children
Environmental Choices by Children
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Mechanisms of Development
Mechanisms of Development
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Genetics in Development
Genetics in Development
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Effortful Attention
Effortful Attention
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Impact of Parenting on Attention
Impact of Parenting on Attention
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Sociocultural Context
Sociocultural Context
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Bioecological Model
Bioecological Model
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Socioeconomic Status (SES)
Socioeconomic Status (SES)
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Cumulative Risks
Cumulative Risks
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Resilience Traits in Children
Resilience Traits in Children
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Individual Differences in Development
Individual Differences in Development
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Experimental Design
Experimental Design
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Random Assignment
Random Assignment
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Experimental Control
Experimental Control
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Experimental Group
Experimental Group
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Control Group
Control Group
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Independent Variable
Independent Variable
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Dependent Variable
Dependent Variable
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Cross Sectional Design
Cross Sectional Design
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Longitudinal Design
Longitudinal Design
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Microgenetic Design
Microgenetic Design
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Study Notes
Introduction to Child Development
- 698 children born on Kauai in a specific year were studied for 40 years
- Prenatal, birth period, and family interactions were examined.
- Interviews with mothers, teachers, and children were conducted at ages 1, 10, 18, 32, and 40.
- Standardized intelligence and personality tests were administered at ages 10 and 18.
- Prenatal issues correlated with developmental challenges (handicap, mental illness, learning issues) when children grew up in poor conditions.
- Resilience was evident in 1/3 of the children who faced biological and environmental challenges.
Why Study Child Development?
- Improves child-rearing practices
- Promotes beneficial child policies
- Answers fundamental questions about human nature
- Understanding the child's perspective from an early stage.
Socio-Cultural Impacts on Development
- Children's environment strongly influences their interactions with and development in social situations.
- Biological, psychological, and social components influence development.
- Poverty and socioeconomic disparity are also strong factors.
- Poverty correlates with behavioral and psychological issues.
- Income and education levels correlate with family life quality and subsequently child development.
Nature and Nurture in Development
- Nature (biological endowment) and nurture (environment) work together to shape development.
- Genes, physical and social environments, interactions, and experiences all influence a child's development.
- The role of the child in their own development varies throughout the development process
The Active Child
- Children actively shape their development by choosing their environments and attention.
- Children's experiences and interpretations of their environment play a huge role.
- Children's active engagement fosters their development and understanding.
Continuity and Discontinuity in Development
- Development occurs in gradual, continuous increments or large, discontinuous shifts depending on the context.
- Infants' behaviors and choices drive their growth and understanding of the world.
How Children Learn
- Infants are drawn to faces, initially to mothers, showing early emotional development.
- Toddlers show intentionality in their actions and interactions.
- Children contribute to their development by exploring their environment.
Cognitive Development
- Children's cognitive abilities evolve and mature as they age.
- Development proceeds in stages characterized by different ways of conceptualizing the world.
- Cognitive development is impacted by environmental and cultural influences.
- These stages are used to understand the various stages of cognitive developments in children
Methods for Studying Children
- Different research methods (interviews, questionnaires, observations) are used to study children.
- Data collection methods help reveal child-related behaviors and their experiences.
- Experiments and longitudinal or cross-sectional studies are often used to better understand development and interactions
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Explore the long-term study of 698 children from Kauai, analyzing their prenatal conditions, family interactions, and educational assessments. Understand the implications of resilience in child development and the socio-cultural factors that influence growth. This quiz delves into key findings and their relevance to child-rearing practices and public policy.