PSY311H5 Lecture Notes - Repeated Measures Design, Developmental Psychology, Scientific Method
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Psy311 lecture 1: introduction and research methods january, 6, 2014. Tests: 40 mc (textbook), 10 definitions, short answer (lecture material: previous tests! Branch of developmental psychology (now: a major theme/approach in research rather than a branch) Sub-field that studies: changes over time in the child"s understanding of attitudes toward, and actions with others . Age not a causal factor, can only study change over time. How/why attitudes and relationships with other kids change: stanley hall, father" of american psychology studied: the small child"s activities and feelings, control of emotions and will . What are the various different triggers of emotions. Includes affective, cognitive, and social aspects of development. Social psychology focuses on how we relate to others and how others influence our behaviours, feelings and thoughts: doesn"t focus on children, change over time, looks at adults today, sociology: the who, rather than the individual. Designing curriculums: practical implications (schooling, discipline, theoretical implications (language acquisition).
