Research Methods in Developmental psychologhy Flashcards
Assent
When minor participants are asked to indicate their willingness to participate in a study. Usually obtained from participants who are at least 7yrs of age, in addition to a parent or guardian
Attrition
when a participant drops out or fails to complete the study
bidirectional relations
when one variable is likely both cause and consequence of another variable
cohort effects
when research findings for the participants of the same age tested at different points in historical time
cross-sectional research
the research design used to examine behavior in participants of different ages who are tested at the same point in time.
dishabituation
when participants demonstrated increased attention through looking or listening behavior to a new stimulus after having been habituated to a different stimulus
elicited imitation
a behavioral method used to examine recall memory in infants and young children
event-related potentials ERP
the recording of a participant brain activity using a stretchy cap with small electrodes or sensors as participants engage in a particular task. EX.. photographs
habituation
participants demonstrated decreased attention through looking or listening behavior to repeatedly presented stimuli
informed consent
the process of getting permission from adults for themselves and their children to take part in research
institutional review boards IRB
a committee that reviews and approves research involving human and animal subjects to ensure that the research is conducted in accordance with federal, institutional ethical guidelines.
interview techniques
research method in which participants are asked to report on their experinces using language, commonly ehgaging in conversation with a researcher
involuntary or obligatory responses
behaviors in which individuals engage that do not require much conscious thought or effort
longitudinal research
research design used to examine behavior in the same participants over short (months) or long (decades) periods.
motor control
use of thinking to direct muscles and limbs to perform a desired action