Introduction to Child Development
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Which of the following data collection methods was used in the Kauai study to assess participants at age 10?

  • Observations of family interactions by nurses and social workers.
  • Review of prenatal and birth records.
  • Interviews with the child's mother.
  • Standardized intelligence and personality tests. (correct)
  • What did the Kauai study reveal about the long-term impact of prenatal complications on child development?

  • Prenatal complications increase the likelihood of developmental difficulties, especially when combined with poor environmental conditions. (correct)
  • Prenatal complications primarily affect physical development, with minimal impact on psychological well-being.
  • Prenatal complications invariably lead to significant developmental handicaps, regardless of environmental factors.
  • The impact of prenatal complications is entirely negated by supportive and enriching home environments.
  • According to the Kauai study, which factor was found to significantly influence a child's development?

  • The child's birth order within the family.
  • The child's preferences for certain types of play.
  • Availability of advanced technological devices at home.
  • Parents' socioeconomic status, mental health, and relationship quality. (correct)
  • What percentage of children in the Kauai study demonstrated resilience, developing into strong young adults despite facing early challenges?

    <p>Approximately 33% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of interviewing participants at ages 18, 32, and 40 in the Kauai study?

    <p>To gather their perspectives on their own development. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to differences in how children from the same family develop?

    <p>Varied reactions to similar experiences. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What accounts for the genetic variations observed among individuals?

    <p>Mutations or copying errors during genetic replication. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do parents often display differential treatment toward their children?

    <p>Due to dissimilar preexisting differences in temperament. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a child's choice of environment influence their individual development?

    <p>Children grow older and choose their environment which influences their own development. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary outcome of the complex interaction between biology and experience?

    <p>The infinite range of diversity in human essence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which capability is typically observed in older children compared to younger children?

    <p>Demonstrating self-control and adhering to rules. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes continuous development in children?

    <p>Gradual changes occurring incrementally over time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of discontinuous development?

    <p>Occasional large shifts in behavior and understanding. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a child between the ages of 2-5 focus on just one aspect of an event?

    <p>Their cognitive abilities limit them to focusing on a single aspect. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of "stage theories" in child development?

    <p>Theories proposing development through a series of large, distinct phases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Their contribution increases in strength and broadens as they can choose their environment more. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does research describe developmental changes?

    <p>Gradual changes occurring concept by concept and skill by skill. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to research, what is the relationship between spanking and outbursts in children?

    <p>More spanking leads to more outbursts, regardless of other factors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT suggested as an alternative to spanking?

    <p>Implementing mandatory chores. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the curriculum developed by Denham and Burton in 1996?

    <p>Helping preschoolers recognize, control, and manage their feelings. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'turtle technique' designed to help children do?

    <p>Manage feelings of anger by moving away and retracting into a 'shell'. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is empathy considered a key aspect of emotional and moral development?

    <p>It enables individuals to understand and share the feelings of others. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary conclusion of Ferguson’s 2015 meta-analysis regarding video games?

    <p>The benefits of preventing potentially harmful activities outweigh the cost of impinging on people's freedom. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Ceci and Bruck (1998) study, what factor MOST contributed to children providing inaccurate accounts?

    <p>The social worker's use of leading and repetitive questions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information, which statement is correct regarding interviewing children?

    <p>Questions should be asked that are not leading or repetitive. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of a mechanism in the context of developmental psychology?

    <p>A precise account of <em>biological</em> or <em>environmental</em> processes that produce a specific developmental outcome. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Effortful attention involves the voluntary control of one's thoughts and emotions. Difficulties with effortful attention are associated with which of the following?

    <p>Behavioral problems, weak math/reading scores, and mental illness. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information, variations in genes among children that affect effortful attention are often related to what?

    <p>The quality of parenting the child receives. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Understanding how these elements dynamically influence each other over time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What encompasses the sociocultural context of a child's development?

    <p>Physical, social, cultural, political, economic, and historical circumstances that make up a child’s environment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cross-cultural comparisons of child development are valuable for which of the following reasons?

    <p>They help to show differing values in cultures that are then instilled in their children. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is socioeconomic status (SES) typically measured?

    <p>Based on income and education. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common challenge faced by children growing up in poverty?

    <p>Less surface area on brain, serious health problems, reading and speaking issues, and spatial skills. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are cumulative risks in the context of child development?

    <p>The accumulation of disadvantages over years of development. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characteristics is MOST associated with resilient children?

    <p>High intelligence, easy going and 1 close relationship with a parent. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes experimental designs from other research approaches?

    <p>They allow researchers to draw inferences about causes and effects. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of random assignment in experimental designs?

    <p>To create groups that are approximately equal on all variables at the start of the experiment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an experimental design, what is the role of the control group?

    <p>To be treated identically to the experimental group but without the experience of interest. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the independent and dependent variable?

    <p>The independent variable is manipulated to see if it affects the dependent variable. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Cross-sectional design (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Longitudinal design (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitations are common in longitudinal studies?

    <p>Participant dropout and relocation can reduce sample size. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Microgenetic design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterises the microgenetic design?

    <p>It provides insight into the process of change over brief periods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical principle is paramount in child development research?

    <p>Maximising benefits and minimising harm to children (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Kauai Study

    Longitudinal study of 698 children from Kauai assessing effects of prenatal and environmental factors on development.

    Influence of Home Conditions

    Home conditions, such as income and parental mental health, significantly affect child development outcomes.

    Resilience in Children

    1/3 of children showed resilience despite biological and environmental challenges, growing into strong adults.

    Prenatal Issues

    Challenges during the prenatal period can lead to mental illness and learning issues, especially in poor environments.

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    Importance of Studying Child Development

    Studying child development helps improve child-rearing practices and better understand children's needs.

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    Spanking

    A disciplinary action involving hitting a child, commonly used but found to worsen behavior issues.

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    Alternative discipline

    Methods to discipline children that do not involve physical punishment, such as empathy and timeouts.

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    Turtle technique

    An approach for children to manage anger by retreating and calming down like a turtle in its shell.

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    Empathy

    The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, crucial for emotional development.

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    Meta-analysis

    A method that combines results from various studies to provide a comprehensive conclusion.

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    Leading questions

    Questions that suggest a particular answer, often biasing the responses of children.

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    Successful outcomes of emotional regulation

    The positive results seen when children learn to recognize and control their emotions effectively.

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    Video game effects

    Research examining how video games affect aggression and behavior in children and adults.

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    Younger children behavior

    Younger children engage in play as teachers and resolve disputes.

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    Older children traits

    Older children exhibit self-control, listen to rules, and manage emotions.

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    Development contributions

    Children enhance their development by choosing their environments as they age.

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    Continuous development

    Gradual change with age, occurring in small increments.

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    Discontinuous development

    Development characterized by occasional large shifts at certain ages.

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    Stage theories

    Approaches suggesting development involves large, distinct phases.

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    Cognitive development stages

    Four stages between birth and adolescence, highlighting changes in thinking.

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    Mechanism of change

    Refers to how cognitive change and development occur in children.

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    Factors of Individual Differences

    Four factors explain why siblings from the same family turn out differently: genetics, treatment, reactions to experiences, and environment choices.

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    Genetic Diversity

    Genomes differ among people due to mutations or copying errors, leading to hundreds of gene differences.

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    Impact of Parental Treatment

    Children often receive different treatment based on their inherent traits, affecting their development and behavior.

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    Subjective Interpretation of Experiences

    Children interpret their treatment differently; siblings can react uniquely to the same family events.

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    Environmental Choices by Children

    As children grow, they select their environments, which impacts their personal development and identities.

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    Mechanisms of Development

    Processes that produce specific outcomes, including genetic, behavioral, or neural factors.

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    Genetics in Development

    Presence or absence of specific alleles that affect developmental outcomes.

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    Effortful Attention

    Voluntary control of emotions and thoughts; includes inhibiting impulses and focusing attention.

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    Impact of Parenting on Attention

    Variations in children's attention quality linked to genetic differences and parenting quality.

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    Sociocultural Context

    The environment made up of social, cultural, and political circumstances influencing development.

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    Bioecological Model

    Framework encompassing physical, social, and economic environments impacting development.

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    Socioeconomic Status (SES)

    Measure of social class based on income and education, affecting child outcomes.

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    Cumulative Risks

    Accumulation of disadvantages faced by a child over development, impacting growth.

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    Resilience Traits in Children

    Qualities like high intelligence, good relationships, that help children overcome challenges.

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    Individual Differences in Development

    Variations among children in personality and development due to multiple factors.

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    Experimental Design

    A group of methods that allow for cause-effect inferences in research.

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    Random Assignment

    Each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any group in a study.

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    Experimental Control

    Researcher's ability to determine the specific experiences for groups during a study.

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    Experimental Group

    Participants who receive the experience of interest in an experiment.

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    Control Group

    Participants in an experiment who do not receive the experience of interest but are treated the same otherwise.

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    Independent Variable

    The variable that is manipulated; what the experimental group receives that the control does not.

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    Dependent Variable

    The behavior measured to see if it's affected by the independent variable.

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    Cross Sectional Design

    Study comparing participants of different ages at one time to look at behaviors or traits.

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    Longitudinal Design

    A study method where the same participants are observed multiple times over a long period to track changes.

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    Microgenetic Design

    A method focusing on the same participants studied repeatedly over a short period to observe processes of change.

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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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