Exam 1: The Science of Development

In order to minimize subjective opinions that arise from research, it is important to employ the _____ method.

What does the science of human development seek to understand?

Why is it important for academic disciplines and professional societies to follow codes of ethics?

Some social scientists believe that using a term such as _____ exaggerates minor differences between people.

Maslow's self-actualization refers to physiological needs.

In Bronfenbrenner's model, a hospital in the community is an example of which system?

What is replication of a study?

Which factor has NOT been linked to depression?

Scientific observation allows for the:

Define and discuss the term plasticity as it relates to human development. What influences plasticity in development? Offer at least one example of plasticity that has operated or is operating in your own life.

Why are theories considered so important in science?

Social constructions are ideas created by one's:

Nature is more important than nurture in how a trait or behavior is expressed.

If a researcher finds that there is a correlation between secondhand smoke and children's asthma, he knows for SURE that:

Describe two similarities and two differences between the theories of Freud and Erikson.

Which cognitive theorist emphasized the cultural context?

In longitudinal research, the same people are measured over a period of time.

The general term for a concept that is created by society is:

A systematic statement of principles and generalizations that provides a framework for understanding how and why people change over time is a:

Which type of research design is the most complex and beneficial way to study change over time?