WEEK 1

Question 1

What are developmental risk factors?

Answer 1

Factors such as poverty and family conflict that negatively impact development.

Question 2

What is Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory?

Answer 2

Development is influenced by layers of environmental systems (microsystem, exosystem, etc.).

Question 3

What are the strengths of longitudinal research methods?

Answer 3

Provides deep insights into developmental changes but can be costly and time-consuming.

Question 4

Longitudinal studies

Answer 4

Longitudinal studies follow individuals to observe changes over their lifespan.

Question 5

Cross-sectional studies

Answer 5

Cross-sectional studies compare different age groups at a single point in time.

Question 6

Protective Factors

Answer 6

These factors promote resilience and offset risk factors. Examples: strong family bonds, good education.

Question 7

Describe two research methods commonly used in studies involving infants and young children, given their limited ability to communicate verbally.

Answer 7

Researchers often use observational methods to record infants’ and young children’s spontaneous behaviors. Additionally, physiological measures like heart rate, hormone levels, or brain activity can provide insights into their responses