Research and Theory
The VOLUNTEER effect
This field attempts to find the relative contributions of genes and environment
Behavioral genetics
This theorist said that education is a major part of why adolescents get better at cognition
Vygotsky
This "perspective" says the mind, body, and environment are a constantly changing, integrated system
This element of critical thinking is what happens when you are thinking about thinking
Metacognition
This theory thinks about people as being influenced by multiple layers around them
Bronfenbrenner Ecological Systems Theory
Teens can be pushed to this type of critical thinking...with support
Level 2 thinking
This type of relationship is ideal in a family systems perspective
Cohesive
These types of written sources from researchers are peer-reviewed
Journal articles
These are distally and probabilistically related to observable traits and behaviors
Genes
This part of Piaget's theory describes the new set of skills adolescents gain in their cognition
Formal Operations (Stage)
This theory says that people need autonomy , competence, and relatedness to succeed
Self-determination theory
This good scientific practice makes sure that you are actually measuring what you seek to measure
Valid measure/validity
This term refers to the percent of twins who have the same trait
Concordance rates
This top down approach is one way to develop teens' critical thinking
This type of parenting has low warmth and high control
Authoritarian