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At the end of this chapter, you should be able to:
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Define and distinguish between theory, hypotheses, and the scientific method |
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Compare and contrast Freud’s psychoanalytic theory with Erikson’s psychoanalytic theory |
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Describe Piaget’s theory of cognitive development and explain how it differs from Vygotsky’s sociocultural cognitive theory and the information-processing approach |
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Understand the basic principles underlying the behavioural theories |
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Understand how social cognitive theory has been modified in recent years |
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Describe the basic concepts from ethological theories |
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Consider how Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory is similar to and different from social learning theory |
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Describe what is meant by an eclectic theoretical orientation |
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Describe the different research measures used by developmental psychologists |
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Compare and contrast the correlational and experimental strategies for collecting information scientifically |
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Define independent variable, dependent variable, and random assignment, and explain why causal conclusions cannot be made from correlational studies |
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Describe cross-sectional, longitudinal, and sequential approaches to research, then define cohort effects and their role in each type of study |
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Grasp the basics of understanding professional journal articles |
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Understand the standard ethics of developmental research |