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DP-B_ Research Methods in Developmental Psychology and Ethical Considerations (1).pdf Flashcards
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DP-B_ Research Methods in Developmental Psychology and Ethical Considerations (1).pdf Flashcards
DP-B_ Research Methods in Developmental Psychology and Ethical Considerations (1).pdf Flashcards
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What are the APA General Principles in developmental psychology research methods?
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The APA General Principles in developmental psychology research methods include Beneficence and Nonmaleficence, Fidelity and Responsibility, Integrity, Justice, and Respect for Peoples' Rights and Dignity.
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What are the PAP General Principles in developmental psychology research methods?
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The PAP General Principles in developmental psychology research methods include Respect for Dignity of Persons and Peoples, Competent Caring for the Wellbeing of Persons and Peoples, and Professional and Scientific Responsibilities to Society.
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What are the considerations for dispensing or omitting informed consent in developmental psychology research?
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Informed consent should only be dispensed or omitted in developmental psychology research when the research would not create distress or harm, and when it is permitted by law.
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What are the basic research designs in developmental psychology research?
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The basic research designs in developmental psychology research include Descriptive, Case Study, Ethnographic Studies, Correlational Study, Experiment, and Quasi-Experiment.
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What are the developmental research designs in developmental psychology research?
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The developmental research designs in developmental psychology research include Cross-Sectional, Longitudinal, Sequential, and consideration of Cohort Effects.
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What are the steps involved in quantitative research in developmental psychology?
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The steps involved in quantitative research in developmental psychology are: Identification of a problem, Formulation of hypothesis, Collection of data, Statistical analysis of data, Formation of tentative conclusions, and Dissemination of findings.
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What are the methods for collecting data in developmental psychology research?
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The methods for collecting data in developmental psychology research include Self-report, Diary, Visual Reports, Interview or Questionnaire, Naturalistic Observation, Laboratory Observation, and Behavioral and performance measures.
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What are the three principles of researchers in developmental psychology research according to John Kenneth Padel?
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The three principles of researchers in developmental psychology research according to John Kenneth Padel are Beneficence, Respect, and Justice.
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What are the concerns regarding laboratory observations in developmental psychology research?
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Concerns regarding laboratory observations in developmental psychology research include participants being aware that they are being watched and the uncertainty of whether the behavior demonstrated in the laboratory will generalize to the real world.
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What is the Pearson Correlation Coefficient used for in correlational research in developmental psychology?
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The Pearson Correlation Coefficient, symbolized by the letter 'r', is used in correlational research in developmental psychology to measure the strength of linear relationships among variables. It ranges from -1.00 to 1.00, with positive values indicating positive relationships and negative values indicating negative relationships.
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What is Crosssectional Research and how does it compare to Longitudinal Research?
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Crosssectional Research compares samples that represent a crosssection of the population who vary in age, where respondents are measured only once. It is not expensive or time-consuming, does not allow the researcher to look at the cohort effect, and does not involve studying a group of people repeatedly over a period of time. On the other hand, Longitudinal Research involves studying a group of people who are the same age and measuring them repeatedly over a period of time. It allows researchers to study individual differences in development and is optimal for studying stability and change over time.
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What is the Cohort Effect in research studies?
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The Cohort Effect is the impact of having been born in a certain time period. In crosssectional research, the researcher is unable to look at the cohort effect because respondents are measured only once.
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What are the disadvantages of Longitudinal Research?
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Longitudinal Research is very time-consuming and expensive. It may also face issues of attrition, where participants fail to complete all portions of a study, and practice effects, where participants become better at a task over time not due to natural psychological development.
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What is Sequential Research and how does it differ from Longitudinal and Crosssectional Research?
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Sequential Research includes elements of both longitudinal and crosssectional research designs. It involves enrolling individuals of different ages into a study at various points in time to examine age-related changes in development. It may require less time and effort than longitudinal research but more than crosssectional research.
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What are the ethical considerations in conducting research according to the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines?
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The American Psychological Association (APA) emphasizes ethical considerations in research. Researchers are required to prevent harm to research participants, provide informed consent explaining the true nature of the study, protect participant confidentiality, avoid deception, and conduct debriefing at the end of the study to explain the purposes and procedures of the research.