leftovers Flashcards
independent variable
the variable that the researcher manipulates
dependent variable
the variable that the ID changes
controlled experiment
an investigation methodology that aims to test the effects of an IV on a DV, with all other variables controlled
extraneous variables
variables other than the independent variable that may have an bad effects on DV
controlled variables
variables that are held constant to ensure that the only influence on the DV is the IV
confounding variables
unwanted variables that affect the DV and result in an investigation – unable to see if the IV or the CV caused the change
ethical concepts
justice, integrity, beneficence and non-maleficence, respect
beneficence and non-maleficence
B: commitment to maximising benefits and minimising risks and harms. NM: avoiding harm
ethical guidelines
confidentiality, voluntary participation, informed consent procedures, withdrawal rights, use of deception in research, debriefing
environmental influences on development
emotional, physical, sociocultural, prenatal, learning
how do hereditary + environmental factors work together to determine development
genes can influence how we interact with our environment, but also nurture can too. it’s hard to determine which is causing a bigger influence
biopsychosocial approach
a model for considering psychological development and mental wellbeing
biological factors affecting dev + mental wellbeing
immune system, hormones, genes, sex, GENETIC VULNERABILITY, nutrition…
psych factors affecting dev + mental wellbeing
ways of thinking, beliefs and attitudes, personality traits
social factors affecting dev + mental wellbeing
family dynamics, early life experiences, social supports
