Child Development lectures 3 and 4

Question 1

Systematic observation

Answer 1

Naturalistic and structured observation (NS)

Question 2

Self reports

Answer 2

Clinical interview and structured interview

Question 3

Clinical or case study methods

Answer 3

Combines info from many sources

Question 4

Basics of research

Answer 4

Hypotheses, objectivity, reliability, validity (HORV)

Question 5

Longitundial study

Answer 5

Same subjects studied repeatedly at different
ages; a number of years or decades

Question 6

Cross sectional study

Answer 6

Participants of differing ages or circumstances are all studied at the same time.

Question 7

Sequential study

Answer 7

Several similar cross-sectional or longitudinal
studies are conducted at varying times

Question 8

Micro genetic study

Answer 8

Participants are presented with a novel task, and their mastery is followed over a series of sessions.

Question 9

Narrative observations

Answer 9

running records

Question 10

Sociocultural perspectives on research

Answer 10

Socioeconomic standing of children and families, culture, gender, ethnicity, chronological factors, geographical factors (SES, C, G, E, C G)

Question 11

Specimen records

Answer 11

predetermined time

Question 12

Anecdotal records

Answer 12

following incident

Question 13

Ethical research behavior

Answer 13

Don’t harm children, no activities that would harm their well being, privacy, accurate results

Question 14

Two types of cells in the body

Answer 14

Somatic cells (body cells) and sex cells (reproductive cells aka gametes)

Question 15

Meiosis

Answer 15

processes of gamete cell division

Question 16

Chromosomes

Answer 16

store and transmit genetic info

Question 17

Genes

Answer 17

segments of DNA located along chromosones

Question 18

DNA

Answer 18

substance of which genes and chromosomes are made

Question 19

Fraternal twins (dizygotic)

Answer 19

Two zygotes, two eggs are released and fertilized, each egg has its own 23 pairs of chromosomes

Question 20

Identical twins (monosygotic)

Answer 20

One egg is fertilized, and then splits. The twins will share the same genes

Question 21

Phenotype

Answer 21

The set of observable characteristics that result from the interaction of its genotype

Question 22

Passive relations

Answer 22

A child with rich musical abilities may be provided with a rich musical environment by parents and teachers

Question 23

Evocate Relations

Answer 23

A happy child elicits a happy response from others

Question 24

Active relations

Answer 24

A child who is physically gifted is likely to have interest and tends to pursue physical activities and sports