Exam 1: History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Dr. Kempsell combines interviews, observations, and test scores to obtain a full picture of one individual's psychological functioning. This is an example of

Which of the following statements about debriefing is true?

Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon's intelligence test was developed as a way to

Research that combines a(n) __________ strategy with a __________ approach, with the aim of augmenting development, is becoming increasingly common because it permits both correlational and causal inferences.

In __________ experiments, control over the treatment is usually weaker than in __________ experiments.

In an experiment examining whether a specific type of intervention improves the psychological adjustment of shy children, the independent variable would be the

Dynamic systems theorists emphasize that

Ms. Harper's classroom environment is based on Piaget's theory of cognitive development. Ms. Harper's program probably emphasizes

Ivan Pavlov taught dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell by using

Which of the following two major theories emphasize emotional and social development?

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution emphasized __________ and __________.

Dr. Singh studies the relationship between changes in the brain and the developing child's cognitive processing and behavior patterns. She is part of a group of researchers from the fields of psychology, biology, neuroscience, and medicine. Dr. Singh would most likely consider herself to be a(n)

Charlene believes that her daughter's ability to think in complex ways is largely the result of a built-in timetable of growth. Charlene's view emphasizes

__________ can help prevent escalating demands on families that give way to chaos.

Dr. McMath is an evolutionary developmental psychologist. Which of the following statements about Dr. McMath is probably true?

A major limitation of naturalistic observation is that

In Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, the __________ consists of activities and interaction patterns in the child's immediate surroundings.

A major advantage of structured observation is that it

Freud's theory was the first to stress the influence of __________ on development.

Compared to their agemates, adolescents from immigrant families are __________ likely to __________.