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FLASH CARDSChapter 1
EDU 144 Child Development I
A specific prediction that is stated in such a way that it can be tested and either
confirmed or refuted.
A specific prediction that is stated in such a way that it can be tested and either
confirmed or refuted.
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hypothesis
A specific prediction that is stated in such a way that it can be tested and either
confirmed or refuted.
A specific prediction that is stated in such a way that it can be tested and either
confirmed or refuted.
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The repetition of a study, using different participants.
The repetition of a study, using different participants.
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replication
The repetition of a study, using different participants.
The repetition of a study, using different participants.
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A research method in which the researcher tries to determine the cause-
and-effect relationship between two variables by manipulating one (called the independent variable) and then observing
and recording the resulting changes in the other (called the dependent variable).
A research method in which the researcher tries to determine the cause-
and-effect relationship between two variables by manipulating one (called the independent variable) and then observing
and recording the resulting changes in the other (called the dependent variable).
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experiment
A research method in which the researcher tries to determine the cause-and-effect relationship
between two variables by manipulating one (called the independent variable) and then
observing and recording the resulting changes in the other (called the dependent variable).
A research method in which the researcher tries to determine the cause-and-effect relationship
between two variables by manipulating one (called the independent variable) and then
observing and recording the resulting changes in the other (called the dependent variable).
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A group of people who were born at about the same time and thus move
through life together, experiencing the same historical events and cultural shifts
at about the same age.
A group of people who were born at about the same time and thus move
through life together, experiencing the same historical events and cultural shifts
at about the same age.
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cohort
A group of people who were born at about the same time and thus move through life together, experiencing the same
historical events and cultural shifts at about the same age.
A group of people who were born at about the same time and thus move through life together, experiencing the same
historical events and cultural shifts at about the same age.
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People whose ancestors were born in the same region and who often share a
language, culture and religion.
People whose ancestors were born in the same region and who often share a
language, culture and religion.
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Ethnic group
People whose ancestors were born in the same region and who often share a
language, culture and religion.
People whose ancestors were born in the same region and who often share a
language, culture and religion.
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A group of people who are regarded by themselves or by others as distinct from
other groups on the basis of physical appearance.
A group of people who are regarded by themselves or by others as distinct from
other groups on the basis of physical appearance.
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race
A group of people who are regarded by themselves or by others as distinct from
other groups on the basis of physical appearance.
A group of people who are regarded by themselves or by others as distinct from
other groups on the basis of physical appearance.
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A person’s position in society as determined by income, wealth,
occupation, education, place of residence and other factors.
A person’s position in society as determined by income, wealth,
occupation, education, place of residence and other factors.
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Socioeconomic status (SES)
A person’s position in society as determined by income, wealth, occupation, education, place of
residence and other fact.
A person’s position in society as determined by income, wealth, occupation, education, place of
residence and other fact.
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A research method in which one individual is studied intensively.A research method in which one individual is studied intensively.
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Case study
A research method in which one individual is studied intensively.
A research method in which one individual is studied intensively.
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A general term for the traits, capacities, and limitations that each individual inherits genetically from his or her
parents at the moment of conception.
A general term for the traits, capacities, and limitations that each individual inherits genetically from his or her
parents at the moment of conception.
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nature
A general term for the traits, capacities, and limitations that each individual inherits genetically from his or her
parents at the moment of conception.
A general term for the traits, capacities, and limitations that each individual inherits genetically from his or her
parents at the moment of conception.
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The capacity to adapt well to significant adversity and to overcome serious stress. The capacity to adapt well to significant
adversity and to overcome serious stress.
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resilience
The capacity to adapt well to significant adversity and to overcome serious
stress.
The capacity to adapt well to significant adversity and to overcome serious
stress.
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The view that in the study of human development, the person should be considered in all the contexts and interactions that constitute a life.
The view that in the study of human development, the person should be considered in all the contexts and interactions that constitute a life.
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Ecological-systems approach
The view that in the study of human development, the person should be considered in all the contexts and interactions that constitute a life.
The view that in the study of human development, the person should be considered in all the contexts and interactions that constitute a life.
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A time when a particular type of developmental growth (in body or
behavior) must happen. If this period passes without that growth, the person will never grow in that particular way.
A time when a particular type of developmental growth (in body or
behavior) must happen. If this period passes without that growth, the person will never grow in that particular way.
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Critical period
A time when a particular type of developmental growth (in body or
behavior) must happen. If this period passes without that growth, the person will never grow in that particular way.
A time when a particular type of developmental growth (in body or
behavior) must happen. If this period passes without that growth, the person will never grow in that particular way.
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Research that considers qualities instead of quantities. Descriptions of particular conditions and participant’s expressed
ideas are often part of qualitative studies.
Research that considers qualities instead of quantities. Descriptions of particular conditions and participant’s expressed
ideas are often part of qualitative studies.
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Qualitative research
Research that considers qualities instead of quantities. Descriptions of particular conditions and participant’s expressed
ideas are often part of qualitative studies.
Research that considers qualities instead of quantities. Descriptions of particular conditions and participant’s expressed
ideas are often part of qualitative studies.
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A number indicating the degree of relationship between two variables,
expressed in terms of the likelihood that one variable will (or will not) occur when
the other variable does (or does not). A correlation is not an indication that one variable causes the other, only that the
two variables are related.
A number indicating the degree of relationship between two variables,
expressed in terms of the likelihood that one variable will (or will not) occur when
the other variable does (or does not). A correlation is not an indication that one variable causes the other, only that the
two variables are related.
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correlation
A number indicating the degree of relationship between two variables,
expressed in terms of the likelihood that one variable will (or will not) occur
when the other variable does (or does not). A correlation is not an indication that one variable causes the other, only
that the two variables are related.
A number indicating the degree of relationship between two variables,
expressed in terms of the likelihood that one variable will (or will not) occur
when the other variable does (or does not). A correlation is not an indication that one variable causes the other, only
that the two variables are related.
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A set of moral principles that members of a profession or group are expected to
follow.
A set of moral principles that members of a profession or group are expected to
follow.
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Code of Ethics
A set of moral principles that members of a profession or group are expected to
follow.
A set of moral principles that members of a profession or group are expected to
follow.
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Research that provides data that can be expressed with numbers, such as ranks or
scales.
Research that provides data that can be expressed with numbers, such as ranks or
scales.
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Quantitative research
Research that provides data that can be expressed with numbers, such as ranks
or scales.
Research that provides data that can be expressed with numbers, such as ranks
or scales.
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A general term for all the environmental influences that affect development after
an individual is conceived.
A general term for all the environmental influences that affect development after
an individual is conceived.
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nurture
A general term for all the environmental influences that affect development after
an individual is conceived.
A general term for all the environmental influences that affect development after
an individual is conceived.
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