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Which perspective emphasizes the role of genetics and learning in development?
Which perspective emphasizes the role of genetics and learning in development?
- Behaviorism/social learning (correct)
- Discontinuity theory
- Cognitive development theory
- Psychoanalytic approach
What does the term 'epigenesis' refer to?
What does the term 'epigenesis' refer to?
- Inheritance beyond genes (correct)
- Gradual changes in development
- Passive learning in children
- Developmental stages
Which theory of development views changes as occurring in stages rather than gradually?
Which theory of development views changes as occurring in stages rather than gradually?
- Discontinuity theory (correct)
- Psychoanalytic approach
- Behaviorism/social learning
- Cognitive development theory
In child development, what role does the 'active child' play?
In child development, what role does the 'active child' play?
Which domain of development focuses on the understanding of right and wrong?
Which domain of development focuses on the understanding of right and wrong?
What type of observation involves watching behavior unfold without interfering?
What type of observation involves watching behavior unfold without interfering?
In research, what is the term used for the relationship between two variables?
In research, what is the term used for the relationship between two variables?
Which method prevents bias by assigning participants randomly?
Which method prevents bias by assigning participants randomly?
What type of bias is introduced when a researcher imposes their opinion on the data?
What type of bias is introduced when a researcher imposes their opinion on the data?
Which theory suggests that children actively construct knowledge through interaction?
Which theory suggests that children actively construct knowledge through interaction?
What is the main focus of the Nature vs. Nurture debate in development?
What is the main focus of the Nature vs. Nurture debate in development?
In child development, what does the term 'epigenesis' refer to?
In child development, what does the term 'epigenesis' refer to?
What characterizes developmental change?
What characterizes developmental change?
Which theory of development emphasizes the role of learning through association, reinforcement, and imitation?
Which theory of development emphasizes the role of learning through association, reinforcement, and imitation?
Can data be reliable but not valid in research?
Can data be reliable but not valid in research?
What type of bias can occur when research is based on middle-class families predominantly?
What type of bias can occur when research is based on middle-class families predominantly?
Which research method involves watching behavior unfold without interfering?
Which research method involves watching behavior unfold without interfering?
What term is used for the relationship between two variables in research?
What term is used for the relationship between two variables in research?
Which theory suggests that children actively construct knowledge as they interact with their environment?
Which theory suggests that children actively construct knowledge as they interact with their environment?
What type of validity focuses on how well variables are measured in a study?
What type of validity focuses on how well variables are measured in a study?
