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What distinguishes qualitative change from quantitative change?
What distinguishes qualitative change from quantitative change?
- Qualitative change can be measured using standardized tests.
- Quantitative change refers to significant life events affecting personality traits.
- Qualitative change involves new capacities while quantitative change measures magnitude. (correct)
- Quantitative change involves an increase in cognitive abilities.
Which statement best describes rank-order change in relation to individual traits?
Which statement best describes rank-order change in relation to individual traits?
- Rank-order change indicates a change in the overall average of a trait within a population.
- Rank-order change suggests stability in an individual's position concerning others.
- Rank-order change refers to the change in an individual's standing relative to others over time. (correct)
- Rank-order change primarily examines mean-level shifts without considering individual differences.
What does the IQ correlation from ages 11 to the 70s indicate?
What does the IQ correlation from ages 11 to the 70s indicate?
- An average IQ decrease observed across different age groups.
- A minimal connection between adolescent and older adult IQ scores.
- A correlation of approximately 0.7 suggesting strong stability in IQ over time. (correct)
- No significant changes in intelligence from adolescence to late adulthood.
How does the maturation principle relate to personality changes in adulthood?
How does the maturation principle relate to personality changes in adulthood?
What is a primary challenge with analyzing mean-level changes in cognitive traits?
What is a primary challenge with analyzing mean-level changes in cognitive traits?
What is a primary limitation of cross-sectional design in development studies?
What is a primary limitation of cross-sectional design in development studies?
Which of the following best describes the nature of development over time?
Which of the following best describes the nature of development over time?
What is a characteristic advantage of longitudinal studies compared to cross-sectional studies?
What is a characteristic advantage of longitudinal studies compared to cross-sectional studies?
In the context of development studies, what is selection bias?
In the context of development studies, what is selection bias?
What does the Lothian Birth Cohort study illustrate about population representation in research?
What does the Lothian Birth Cohort study illustrate about population representation in research?
One of the cons of longitudinal design is that it is:
One of the cons of longitudinal design is that it is:
What implication can individual differences have on research results in development studies?
What implication can individual differences have on research results in development studies?
Which factor is least likely to influence the outcomes of developmental studies?
Which factor is least likely to influence the outcomes of developmental studies?
Flashcards
Quantitative Change
Quantitative Change
A change in the magnitude of a trait, like an increase in an IQ score.
Qualitative Change
Qualitative Change
A change in the nature or type of a trait, like learning a new skill.
Mean-level Change
Mean-level Change
Average change in a trait across a population over time (e.g., average IQ increase).
Rank-order Stability
Rank-order Stability
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IQ Correlation (11-70s)
IQ Correlation (11-70s)
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Individual Differences in Development
Individual Differences in Development
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Cross-Sectional Design
Cross-Sectional Design
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Longitudinal Design
Longitudinal Design
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Age Effects
Age Effects
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Cohort Effects
Cohort Effects
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Sample Representativeness
Sample Representativeness
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Selection Bias
Selection Bias
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Reliability in Research
Reliability in Research
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Study Notes
Individual Differences and Development
- Individuals differ in traits like intelligence and personality
- Development involves changes over time, including growth, decline, maturation, and emergence of new traits (e.g., puberty)
- Studying development aims to understand the stability of individual differences across time
Examining Development
- The goal is to predict future trait changes by measuring current traits
- Key to studying development is using good sample and suitable research design
Requirements for Examination
- Sample: Representative of the population, with sufficient size to ensure reliability
- Research design: Suitable for tracking changes and differences over time
Research Designs
Cross-Sectional Design
- Compares multiple groups at one point in time
- Advantages: quick, relatively inexpensive, insightful about group differences
- Disadvantages: cannot directly assess development or change, vulnerable to age and cohort effects, influenced by sample selection
Longitudinal Design
- Assesses the same individuals over an extended period
- Advantages: tracks individual changes, assesses prior factors' influence, evaluates individual differences
- Disadvantages: long time frame, expensive, participant dropout, practice and test-retest effects, usually limited to one cohort
Population Representation
- Larger samples typically lead to more reliable results
- Selection bias can affect studies, especially for vulnerable groups
Real-Life Study Example: Lothian Birth Cohort
- Background: Scottish intelligence studies in 1932 and 1947, rediscovered data in 1997
- Cohorts: LBC21 (born 1921, tested 1932), LBC36 (born 1936, tested 1947)
- Challenges: difficulty assessing all participants at older ages due to factors like death, dropout, and migration; regional biases (e.g., Edinburgh)
Examine Old-Age Outcomes
- Focus on aspects like longevity, health, well-being, and social support in old age
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Change
Quantitative Change
- Difference in magnitude (e.g., increased IQ score)
- Requires a standardized measuring tool (e.g., IQ test)
Qualitative Change
- Emergence or disappearance of capacities (e.g., acquisition of a new skill)
- No universal measurement for assessing qualitative changes
Measuring Changes
Mean-Level Change
- Change in average trait scores across a population (e.g., average IQ increase)
Rank-Order Change
- Change in an individual's relative position compared to others (e.g., whether someone's intelligence remains consistent within their peer group)
Variability
- Individual patterns may be obscured when focusing on mean-level changes
Change in Intelligence
- IQ correlation (age 11 to age 70s) is typically 0.7, indicating strong stability over time
- Mean-level patterns can be smoothed, concealing significant individual differences in cognitive development
Change in Personality
- Rank-order stability generally increases during adulthood
- Maturation principle: personalities tend to stabilize, becoming more conscientious, emotionally stable, and agreeable with age
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