Describe the naturalistic-observation studies method for studying development.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Naturalistic-observation studies are conducted in "the field," that is, in the natural, or real-life, settings in which they happen. In field studies, investigators observe the natural behavior of children in settings such as homes, playgrounds, and classrooms and try not to interfere with it. Researchers may try to "blend into the woodwork" by sitting quietly in the back of a classroom or by observing the class through a one-way mirror.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The decision-making process that involves making a decision on the basis of certain features that are similar to a stereotyped model is called ________
a. compensatory decision modeling b. hill-climbing c. the availability heuristic d. the representativeness heuristic
In late life, more women than men report being __________ impaired, and more men than women __________ impaired
A) visually; hearing B) hearing; visually C) sensory; physically D) physically; sensory
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the effects of television on children?
A) The best advice is to have no television at all. B) Television advertisements are ineffective and cannot influence things such as a child's food preferences. C) Programs that depict violence and aggression do not correlate with increased aggressive behavior in children. D) Quality educational programming can have a positive effect, but children are not necessarily interested in watching it.