PSYC-105 Study Guide - Comprehensive Midterm Guide: Diana Baumrind, Konrad Lorenz, Ectopic Pregnancy
5 Oct 2016
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*to be studies along with powerpoint available on blackboard. Developmental psychology: study of behavioural and psychological changes over time. Video of john changing over a lifetime- longitudinal study *shown in class only: changes in motivation and goals. Altered view of the world specifically money and power: moral values changed over time. Shift in focus from himself to global consciousness: development in sexuality. Girls are gross married: physical changes. We are born with talents that influences what hobbies we peruse. Niche picking: choose friends, activities, ect. based on niche, ex. Born extroverted in an environment that doesn"t recognize or foster these talents. Length of time and amount of money necessary. Cohort effects: inability to generalize findings due to historical, environmental, societal, and cultural differences between populations of people born in different timeframes: can influences findings in longitudinal and cross-sectional studies. Cross-sectional design: practical, cheap and shorter term. *know advantages and disadvantages of both study designs for exam.
