PSYC 100 Chapter Notes -Ploidy, Plantar Reflex, Myocyte
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Developmental psychology-study of systematic change and stability of human physical, cognitive, social, and behavioural characteristics across the life span-> continual and cumulative. Used to identify tends and what"s normal" at a given age, and to determine ta problem that needs to be addressed, or whether an individual is exceptional in some ability for a person of their age. Cross-sectional design-used to measure and compare samples of people at different ages at a given point in time. Longitudinal design-follows the development of the same set of individuals through time. Issue of attrition-> occurs when participants quit participating. Cohort effects-consequences of being born in a particular year or narrow range of years. Differences between age cohorts can be due to numerous factors, including societal, nutritional, medical, physical and behavioural development. Increases in size, spend, amount, and a fundamental shift in the type of abilities. Continuous change-change in adults tend to be slower and steadier.
