Research Approaches vs Designs
The term end "course review" survey that college students receive.
What is Descriptive Research?
I might get manipulated in the right experiment.
What is the Dependent Variable?
This theory focuses on conflicts that occur at specific ages that must be overcome for healthy development.
What is Psychosocial Theory?
Behavior happens first, followed by consequences.
What are Evolutionary Theories?
I study multiple cohorts at one point in time.
What is Cross-Sectional Research Designs?
A correlation coefficient of 0.2
What is a weak positive correlation?
This theory proposes that we are motivated by needs, like emotionally satisfying relationships.
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
This theory focuses on how failure to develop correctly can cause a fixation in adulthood.
What is Psychosexual Theory?
Taste aversion & Little Albert are both examples of this.
What is Classical Conditioning?
If they have a relationship, I'll let you know.
What is Correlational Research?
I am only used in the experimental group; never the control group.
What is the Independent Variable?
Modeling, as was seen in the Bobo Doll Experiment.
What is Social Cognitive (or Learning) Theory?
Using twin & adoption studies to research how genes & environments work together to influence behaviors
What is Behavioral Genetics?
This theory ignores the social context and proposes that the mind is like a computer.
What is the Information Processing Approach?
I stay with one cohort, but follow them for years. (I wouldn't say I stalk them...)
What is Longitudinal Research Designs?
A correlation of -0.8
What is a strong negative correlation?
In a new situation, you will either fit it into what you already know or modify your thinking.
What is Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development?
These three psychodynamic and cognitive theorists proposed stage theories.
Freud, Erikson, & Piaget
This theory focuses on how all facets of a child's life impact their development.
What is Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Systems Theory?
I test hypotheses and try to determine causes.
What is Experimental Research?
A study is done on hours of studying and how it affects test scores. I am the independent variable.
What is hours of studying?
Evolutionary perspectives have been criticized for not giving sufficient weight to these two factors.
What are Environment & Social Factors?
Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory described the gap between what one can & cannot do without help.
What is the Zone of Proximal Development?
Freud's biggest contribution to development research, and it wasn't a theory
What is the impact of childhood experiences on who we become as adults?