Question 1

Briefly define the term culture.

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Question 2

You are reading a research report on the relationship between playing Mozart during pregnancy and a child's future intelligence.The researchers report a correlation coefficient of +1.67.Explain what this means.

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Question 3

Write a hypothesis that will allow you to research the relationship between a pre-adolescent's drug use and their propensity toward ADHD.Identify the independent and dependent variables in your study.

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TB_01_113,Research Report,LO 1.6,APA LO 1.2
Briefly summarize the research carried out by Glen Elder and his colleagues on children in the Great Depression.

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Question 5

Explain the difference between a theory and a hypothesis.Give an example of each.

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Why do the authors say that whenever someone asks you about research conclusions,you should always begin your answer with "It depends..."?

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Question 7

In research,what is the difference between a population and a sample?

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Question 8

Compare and contrast the philosophies of John Locke and Charles Darwin as they apply to developmental theory.

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Question 9

What are the goals of developmental science?

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Question 10

Joshua entered puberty much later than his peers.What terms might you use to describe how this could affect Joshua's social development?

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Question 11

Give an example of how context,vulnerability,and resilience may influence development.

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Question 12

What is a critical period? What is a sensitive period? Give examples to illustrate your answers.

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You are taking part in an experiment to test the effectiveness of cognitive therapy in treating anxiety.There are two groups: one group receives cognitive therapy;the other group meets weekly with a therapist who does not use cognitive therapy,but merely chats during the session.Using the terminology of research,identify each of the two types of groups.

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Question 14

Identify at least three of the ethical standards for research involving human participants.

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Give at least three examples of normative history-graded influences.

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Question 16

Explain the concept of internal models of experience and give an example from your own experience.

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Question 17

Briefly define the terms vulnerability and resilience.

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Question 18

Compare and contrast the views of at least three early researchers.Explain how you would reconcile these differing and sometimes conflicting views.

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Quiz 1: Basic Concepts and Methods