CH 2 Summary

Question 1

systematic observation

Answer 1

recording kids behavior as it takes place, naturally or structurally

Question 2

naturalistic vs structural observation

Answer 2

naturalistic: observation in a natural environment
structural: observation in a structured setting

Question 3

field study

Answer 3

manipulation of IVs in a natural setting

Question 4

cross-sectional designs test…

Answer 4

children in different age groups

Question 5

pro and con of cross sectional design

Answer 5

-avoids problems of longitudinal design
-provides no info about individual growth

Question 6

problems with longitudinal designs

Answer 6

-repeated testing may affect performance
-some kids may drop out of the study

Question 7

sequential design

Answer 7

combines cross-sectional and longitudinal designs, and limits impact of cohort effects

Question 8

4 main responsibilities of experimenters (risk)

Answer 8

-minimize participant risk
-explain research in a way that participants can decide if they want to participate or withdraw
-avoid deception
-keep results anon/confidential

Question 9

ways to influence social policy

Answer 9

-researchers provide useful knowledge about children and their dev
-research provides accurate info that social policies can be based on
-researchers serve as advocates for children and develop programs that can be implemented lots of places

Question 10

how does focusing on public policy implications improve research

Answer 10

researchers need to take a broader perspective on child dev than they normally would

Question 11

family policy

Answer 11

laws that directly or indirectly affect families with kids