Science Skills
What does IV and DV stand for?
Independent/ Dependent variable
Nature is...
Provide one example
Genetic component
Define Typical behaviours and provide an example
Typical behaviour an activity that is consistent with how an individual usually behaves
What does the left hemisphere of the brain specialise in?
Language expression and comprehension
What is Mrs Evans first name?
Claire
What does it mean to "operationalise" a variable
Make it measurable
Nurture is...
Provide one example
Environmental component
Define Atypical behaviour
Atypical behaviour an activity that is unusual or unnatural according to how an individual usually behaves
What does the right hemisphere of the brain specialise in?
Struggles with verbal communication however is able to express with drawing
How many minutes are you expected to revise per night?
20 minutes
Define hypothosis
•A hypothesis is a testable prediction of the relationship between two or more events or characteristics.
What does BPS stand for in BPS model?
Biopsychosocial
What was the task Mrs Evans assigned to teach you about adaptive and Maladaptive behaviours?
150 words on Autism
What are the lobes of the brain
Frontal, Temporal, Parietal, Occipital
How many Areas of study are there per semester?
3
List 4 ethical considerations when conducting an experiment
1Confidentiality
2. Voluntary participation
3.Withdrawal rights
4.informed consent
5. Deception
6. Debriefing
List Piagets stages of development across the lifespan in order
Sensorimotor stage (0–2 years old) Preoperational stage (2–7 years old) Concrete operational stage (7–11 years old) Formal operational stage (11 years old through adulthood
Neurodiversity is defined as
Neurodiversity variations in neurological development and functioning within and between groups of people, such as those experienced by people with autism
In which lobe would I find Wernicke's Area?
Temporal
When is your next SAC?
Week 3 next term
When writing a hypothesis, we use IPOD-what does IPOD stand for?
–I = Independent variable
–P = Population
–O = Operationalised variable (optional but not necessary)
–D = Dependent variable & Direction
Genie the wild child was able to produce singular words but not full sentences. Explain whether the ability to produce sentences is a sensitive or critical period, justifying your response
Producing sentences is a critical period as evidenced by Genies inability to do so. Genie was unable to learn how to speak in full sentences showing researchers that it was a skill that had to be learned during a set time.
List 3 different Mental health worker
In which lobe would I find Brocas area
Frontal lobe
What is the best way to get skittles in Mrs Evans class?
Freebie