Cognitive development
This term refers to the process by which new information is incorporated into existing schemas.
What is assimilation?
The ability to recognize and understand one's own emotions and those of others is known as this.
What is emotional intelligence?
This concept, introduced by Erik Erikson, involves the development of trust and a sense of security in infancy.
What is trust vs. mistrust?
This principle ensures that participants are fully informed about the nature, risks, and benefits of a study before they agree to participate
What is informed consent?
According to Jean Piaget, adolescents enter this stage of cognitive development characterized by abstract thinking and problem-solving.
What is the formal operational stage?
This term describes the process through which individuals adapt their emotional responses to conform with social norms
What is emotional regulation?
This theory says that the behaviour and personality of individuals is shaped by the desire to meet social and cultural expectations
Social development
This type of variable is not directly manipulated by the researcher but may influence the outcome of the study.
What is a confounding variable?
Jean Piaget's stage of cognitive development for children aged 2-7 is called this
What is the preoperational stage?
Infants displaying this attachment style are generally unconcerned about their caregiver's departure and may avoid or ignore them upon return.
What is avoidant attachment?
Ainsworth’s study revealed that the quality of this early relationship can influence the child’s future social and emotional development.
What did Ainsworth study reveal about parent-child relationship?
This approach involves choosing participants based on their availability and willingness to participate, often used in exploratory research.
What is convenience sampling?
During middle childhood, children typically develop this cognitive ability that involves understanding that objects remain the same despite changes in appearance
What is conservation?
This term describes the response of an infant who shows confusion or apprehension towards their caregiver and may exhibit contradictory behaviors.
What is disorganized/disoriented attachment?
This stage spans from 18 months to about 3 years
What age does autonomy vs shame and doubt typically occur?
This type of error occurs when the sample does not accurately represent the population due to the method of selection.
What is sampling bias?
According to Piaget, this is the key ability that marks the transition from the pre-operational stage to the concrete operational stage.
What is the development of logical operations?
In infancy, this type of emotional bond is crucial for developing secure attachment and future emotional stability.
What is the caregiver-infant bond?
The findings from Ainsworth’s research are often used to support interventions in this area, aimed at improving caregiving practices and parent-infant relationships.
What is parenting support or parenting education?
Participants may perform better on a task due to repeated exposure or practice.
What is order effect?