Exam 1: The Science of Human Development

The main advantage of scientific observation as a research method is that it allows the scientist to determine cause and effect.

The _____ domain includes development of emotions, temperament, and social skills.

Since starting school Sam had struggled with math. His teacher offered to help him with math after school. Now Sam does well on his math assignments. The example of Sam's teacher helping Sam with math to improve his math ability is an example of how nature can influence development.

What are ethics and why are ethical standards so important to scientific research?

What is the only research method that can establish a cause-and-effect relationship?

The system of shared ideas, beliefs, and patterns of behavior is known as _____.

The difference-equals-deficit error causes us to assume that _____.

Dr. Henderson is curious to know more about how children develop over time. To avoid relying on opinion or personal bias, Dr. Henderson should _____.

Most research conducted on humans cannot begin without the approval of the Institutional Review Board.

Dr. Paul is curious whether a tendency toward aggression changes with age. He gathers a group of 5-year-old children and administers a test to assess their aggressive tendencies. He then retests the children when they are 10 years old and again when they are 15 years old. This type of research is known as _____.

Dr. Carlson interviewed a group of respondents, who replied in narrative form. Dr. Carlson is collecting _____ data.

Dr. Clady counts how many times an infant kicks her legs when lying on her back in her crib. Dr. Clady is using the method of _____.

High school classmates are part of the same _____.

A volunteer showed up to participate in Dr. Allen's research study. Dr. Allen failed to inform the volunteer that her participation was voluntary. Dr. Allen was being ethical in conducting the study, as sharing with the volunteer that research participation is voluntary is not part of informed consent.

Define correlation and give an example. Can one determine cause and effect from correlations? Explain why or why not.

A _____ period of development is a time in which a particular development occurs easily.

Which is unethical research behavior?

Which statement about scientific observation is true?

Which example clearly illustrates a critical period?

Cross-sequential research can be thought of as a mix between a cross-sectional design and a(n) _____ design.