Chaney

Question 1

type of experiment

Answer 1

field experiment, repeated measures, self report

Question 2

sample

Answer 2

32 children from Australia aged 1.5-6yrs

IV: inhaler DV: questionnaires

Question 3

aim/hypothesis

Answer 3

to see if the use of the Funhaler increases compliance rates in children

Question 4

procedure

Answer 4

questionnaires given to parents to find out about their current inhaler (consent form)
parents given Funhaler instructed to use it
after 2 weeks, given another questionnaire to assess child’s behaviour towards it

Question 5

results

Answer 5

% children who achieved 4 or more breaths per delivery (regular inhaler 50%, funhaler 80%)

unwilling to breathe at all (inhaler 61%, funhaler 7%)

Question 6

conclusions

Answer 6

funhaler lead to an increase in use, and correct use

Question 7

ethical guidelines

Answer 7

very ethical

Question 8

link to area

Answer 8

illustrates a way in which children learn and how parents can help

Question 9

link to key theme (external influences on behaviour)

Answer 9

shown how external influences have a great impact on a child’s behaviour