Module 1 & 2: Brief

Question 1

types of research studies

Answer 1

• longitudinal
• cross-sectional
• observation
• survey
• correlation

Question 2

longitudinal studies

Answer 2

• overtime

- ex: kid observed from birth-graduation

Question 3

cross-sectional studies

Answer 3

• meta-analysis(multiple experiments and compare results)

- can result in lognest time frame

Question 4

observational studies

Answer 4

• studies based through observation

- i.e. Jane Goodall studies chimpanzees and discovered they were similar to humans

Question 5

correlation studies

Answer 5

-gathering information about a topic since an experiment can’t be done

Question 6

anabolic growth

Answer 6

-positive growth

Question 7

catabolic growth

Answer 7

-negative growth

Question 8

cephalocaudal directionality

Answer 8

-growth from top to bottom

Question 9

proximal distal directionality

Answer 9

-growth from medial to out

Question 10

gross-to-specific directionality

Answer 10

-specialization of body parts as you grow up

Question 11

physical domain

Answer 11

-effects your body

Question 12

cognitive domain

Answer 12

-effects on brain (thinking, learning)

Question 13

psychosocial domain

Answer 13

-effects from environment

Question 14

secular trends

Answer 14

• generational development

- puberty starts earlier now comparative to older generations

Question 15

nature v. nurture

Answer 15

-biology v. how you were raised

Question 16

enculturation

Answer 16

-culture is learned through various ways

Question 17

socialization

Answer 17

-taught how to fit into society by parents

Question 18

multi-directional

Answer 18

-life event can change your pathway

Question 19

multi-contextual

Answer 19

• context of your life

- i.e. poor vs. rich

Question 20

multi-disciplinary

Answer 20

-academic related things like anthropology and math

Question 21

multicultural

Answer 21

-affects your culture on your personality and behavior

Question 22

Habituation

Answer 22

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