Psyc 302 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

This document contains detailed lecture notes from PSYC302 (Infancy) Modules 3 and 4, offering a comprehensive look into the early stages of human development. Module 3 focuses on prenatal development, covering the germinal, embryonic, and fetal stages, and the factors influencing them. The notes delve into the impact of teratogens and prenatal risks on development and the importance of maternal health and prenatal care. The module also addresses the process of labor and delivery, potential b...

This document contains comprehensive lecture notes from PSYC302 (Infancy) Modules 1 and 2, providing an in-depth overview of foundational topics in the study of infancy. Module 1 introduces historical perspectives on infant development and discusses key infant development theories. It details various research methods in infancy, such as longitudinal studies, cross-sectional studies, and observational techniques, while emphasizing experimental designs and their ethical considerations. The module ...

PSYC 302 (WINFRED ARTHUR) TEST 1 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS, RATED A.PSYC 302 (WINFRED ARTHUR) TEST 1 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS, RATED A.PSYC 302 (WINFRED ARTHU The question of whether child development occurs in "stages" is part of the : a. continuity-discontinuity issue (How does development progress?) b. activity-passivity issue (What is the child's role in development?) c. nature-nurture issue d. debate about whether children are inherently good or inherently evil - correct an...

PSYC 302 TEST 1 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS,RATED A. Psychology: - CORRECT ANSWER-the scientific study of behavior "all psychologists should become savvy consumers of _________ psychological research" - CORRECT ANSWER-experimental 2 methods of acquiring knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER--science- seeks to develop empirical explanations of behavior- gathering information -others (tenacity, common sense, intuition, authority)- we tend to reject these because we think the scientific method is superior w...

Goal directed actionthe idea that human behaviour is presumed to be purposeful and intentional when do infants understand actions to be goal oriented?4-5 months (but not with non human agents) how do you test if infants understand goal oriented actions?- show babies a consistent action - violation of expectation with habituation - habituate to arm or person performing same action (ex: grabbing ball from right side, and not choosing the bear) - test: see a new goal or new path event ...

COMT and OPRM1Genes that are popular to study because they are associated with pain. False positiveCommonly called "false alarm", when the test says its positive but its actually negative (when the doctor tells you you have the disease but you don't. Type I error False negativeWhen the test says you don't have the disease, but you do! Type II error. SpecificityAbility to detect patients without the condition. - ability to test negative correctly! High of this - low false positives. ...

According to the authors of your textbook, the definition of a psychological disorder is associated with ___________.impaired functioning The scientific study of psychological disorders is called __________psychopathology The biological and psychological models or theories of abnormality derived originally from the ancient Greek concept in which themind was considered separate from the body The concept of hysteria, which traditionally meant physical symptoms for which no organic patholo...

PSYC 302 TEST 1 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS,RATED A. Psychology: - CORRECT ANSWER-the scientific study of behavior "all psychologists should become savvy consumers of _________ psychological research" - CORRECT ANSWERexperimental 2 methods of acquiring knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER--science- seeks to develop empirical explanations of behavior- gathering information -others (tenacity, common sense, intuition, authority)- we tend to reject these because we think the scientific method is ...

PSYC 302 Final Exam (Answered) 395 Questions & answers 2024 latest version What are some *threats* to *construct validity*? - CORRECT ANSWER1. loose connection between theory and study 2. changes in research participants' behaviors that result from their tendency to alter their behavior because they are being studied. Effects such as: - "good-subject" response - Hawthorne effect - social desirability responding [impression management] - evaluation apprehension - responses to expe...

Epigenesisthe emergence of the new structure and functions in the course of development; Aristotle Gametesgerm cells, reproductive cells- egg and sperm- that contain only half the genetic material of all the other cells in the body Contraceptionunion of an egg from the mother and a sperm from the father Zygotefertilized egg- now has a full complement of human genetic material Embryoname given to the developing organism from the 3rd-8th week of prenatal development