Research & Genetic Environment Interactions

Question 1

Longitudinal Study Design

Answer 1

• study individuals over long time period & assess at different points
• common in lifespan psych
• allows researchers to determine if something is a developmental change or inherent to an individual, fixed qualities vs. qualities that change over time

Question 2

Cross-sectional Study Design

Answer 2

• compare different age groups at the same time

- much quicker + easier to set up but can’t observe changes over time

Question 3

5 methods of research

Answer 3

1. Naturalistic Observation
2. Case Study
3. Survey
4. Correlational Research
5. Experiment

Question 4

Naturalistic Observation

Answer 4

observe subject in their usual/natural environment rather than a research setting

Question 5

Case Study

Answer 5

combo of direct (naturalistic observation) and interviewing the subject in detail

Question 6

Survey

Answer 6

ask questions about attitudes/opinions/frequency of behavior (interview = survey done in person)

Question 7

Correlational Research

Answer 7

studies the relationship between 2 variables

Question 8

Experiment

Answer 8

researcher manipulates factor (thought to have influence) within a controlled setting (controlled participants, variables, environment)

Question 9

Passive Genotype-Environment Interaction

Answer 9

• parents provide BOTH genetic predisposition for certain qualities + nurturing environment to foster those qualities
• child = passive participant in their own dev

Question 10

Evocative Genotype-Environment Interaction

Answer 10

parents provide genetic predisposition for certain qualities –> those qualities affect the child’s behavior –> child’s behavior evokes certain responses from others –> those responses impact the child’s development

Question 11

Active Genotype-Environment Interaction

Answer 11

parents provide genetic predisposition for certain qualities –> child seeks out environment that fosters development of those qualities