C1 Flashcards
Genome
Complete set of DNA that influences behavior/experiences
continuous development theory
Change is gradual and incremental
Discontinuous Development theory; supported by BLANK theory
Change is occasional in large shifts; supported by Stage Theory
Effortful attention
voluntary control of emotions and thoughts
Part of Brain Controlling thoughts & emotions (x3)
limbic area, anterior cingulate, prefrontal cortex
Prefrontal Cortex & Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC) function
executive function
Acetylcholine (ACh) function (x3)
muscle action, learning, memory
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) function; risks associated with undersupply (x3)
major inhibitory; seizure, tremor, insomnia
Dependent Variable
The measurable effect, outcome, or response
Test-Retest Reliability
stability of a test over time
Internal Validity
extent one can draw cause-and-effect inferences from a study
Population
group of individuals in the study
representative sample
equal chance of assignment to control/experimental group
experimental condition
the procedure that is varied
control condition
standard to manipulated variables are compared
Norms
marker of average development
correlational designs
studies intended to indicate correlation
correlation
association between two variables
direction-of-causation problem
correlation does not mean causation
dependent variable (x2)
responding variable measured; manipulated by IV
microgenetic study
same participants repeatedly studied over short period
Correlational designs are especially useful when
variable of interest cannot be manipulated
Experimental designs are especially valuable for revealing
causes of children’s behavior
longitudinal designs
same children at different ages
Reliability
consistency of measurement
internal consistency
degree items measuring the same thing correlate