DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY What do Developmental Psychologists study Development

  • Slides: 29
Download presentation
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY What do Developmental Psychologists study? Development: Systematic continuities and changes in the

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY What do Developmental Psychologists study? Development: Systematic continuities and changes in the individual that occur between conception and death.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IS CONTINUAL, CUMULATIVE AND HOLISTIC Continual and Cumulative: Holistic:

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IS CONTINUAL, CUMULATIVE AND HOLISTIC Continual and Cumulative: Holistic:

WHAT MIGHT YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE ? ? 1. What the world looks

WHAT MIGHT YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE ? ? 1. What the world looks like to a newborn infant. 2. Why 1 -year-olds are afraid of strangers. 3. How children learn their native language. 4. Why you don’t remember much before the age of three. 5. How children from the same family can be so different. 6. Why teenagers are so difficult to get along with.

GOALS OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Understanding: a. Universal Change b. Individual Change c. Situational Influences

GOALS OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Understanding: a. Universal Change b. Individual Change c. Situational Influences

GOALS OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Understanding: a. Universal Change b. Individual Change c. Situational Influences

GOALS OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Understanding: a. Universal Change b. Individual Change c. Situational Influences How to Study Development: a. Describe b. Explain c. Optimize

CHRONOLOGICAL OVERVIEW OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Period of Life Prenatal Age Range Conception to Birth

CHRONOLOGICAL OVERVIEW OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Period of Life Prenatal Age Range Conception to Birth Infancy/Toddler First two years Preschool 2 -6 years Middle Childhood 6 -puberty Adolescence Puberty-20 yrs Young Adult 20 -40 years Middle Age 40 -65 years Old Age 65 and up

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Basic Definitions: Hypothesis: An educated proposition about how the factors

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Basic Definitions: Hypothesis: An educated proposition about how the factors being studied are related to each other.

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Basic Definitions: Hypothesis: An educated proposition about how the factors

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Basic Definitions: Hypothesis: An educated proposition about how the factors being studied are related to each other. Theory: A set of concepts and propositions that allow theorist to describe and explain some aspect of experience. What are good theories?

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Reliability: Extent to which a measuring instrument yields consistent results,

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Reliability: Extent to which a measuring instrument yields consistent results, both over time and across observers.

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Reliability: Extent to which a measuring instrument yields consistent results,

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Reliability: Extent to which a measuring instrument yields consistent results, both over time and across observers. Validity: Extent to which a measuring instrument accurately reflects what the researchers intended to measure.

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Gathering data: Self-report Methodologies 1. Interviews & Questionnaires 2. Clinical

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Gathering data: Self-report Methodologies 1. Interviews & Questionnaires 2. Clinical Methods

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Gathering data: Self-report Methodologies Observational Methodologies 1. Naturalistic 2. Structured

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Gathering data: Self-report Methodologies Observational Methodologies 1. Naturalistic 2. Structured

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Gathering data: Self-report Methodologies Observational Methodologies Case Studies

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Gathering data: Self-report Methodologies Observational Methodologies Case Studies

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Gathering data: Self-report Methodologies Observational Methodologies Case Studies Ethnography

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Gathering data: Self-report Methodologies Observational Methodologies Case Studies Ethnography

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Gathering data: Self-report Methodologies Observational Methodologies Case Studies Ethnography Psychophysiological

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Gathering data: Self-report Methodologies Observational Methodologies Case Studies Ethnography Psychophysiological Methods

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Sampling: The sample, or group of subjects chosen, is an

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Sampling: The sample, or group of subjects chosen, is an important consideration in research. Random Samples Representative Samples Population Generalization

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Experimental Design: Be sure to review these terms on your

RESEARCH IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Experimental Design: Be sure to review these terms on your own: 1. Independent, Dependent & Confounding Variables 2. Experimental Control, Random Assignment, & Ecological Validity 3. Correlational Design, Laboratory, Field & Natural (quasi-) Experiments

DESIGNS FOR STUDYING DEVELOPMENT Cross-Sectional Design: subjects from different age groups are studied at

DESIGNS FOR STUDYING DEVELOPMENT Cross-Sectional Design: subjects from different age groups are studied at the same point in time.

DESIGNS FOR STUDYING DEVELOPMENT Cross-Sectional Design: subjects from different age groups are studied at

DESIGNS FOR STUDYING DEVELOPMENT Cross-Sectional Design: subjects from different age groups are studied at the same point in time. Cohort Effects Strengths Limitations

DESIGNS FOR STUDYING DEVELOPMENT Longitudinal Design: one group of subjects is studied repeatedly over

DESIGNS FOR STUDYING DEVELOPMENT Longitudinal Design: one group of subjects is studied repeatedly over a period of months or years.

DESIGNS FOR STUDYING DEVELOPMENT Longitudinal Design: one group of subjects is studied repeatedly over

DESIGNS FOR STUDYING DEVELOPMENT Longitudinal Design: one group of subjects is studied repeatedly over a period of months or years. Strengths Weaknesses Practice Effects Selective Attrition Nonrepresentative Sample Cross-generational problem

DESIGNS FOR STUDYING DEVELOPMENT Longitudinal-Sequential Design: subjects from different age groups are studied repeatedly

DESIGNS FOR STUDYING DEVELOPMENT Longitudinal-Sequential Design: subjects from different age groups are studied repeatedly over a period of months or years.

DESIGNS FOR STUDYING DEVELOPMENT Longitudinal-Sequential Design: subjects from different age groups are studied repeatedly

DESIGNS FOR STUDYING DEVELOPMENT Longitudinal-Sequential Design: subjects from different age groups are studied repeatedly over a period of months or years. Strengths Weaknesses

LONGITUDINALSEQUENTIAL DESIGNS Two Samples of Children - one born in 1991 - one born

LONGITUDINALSEQUENTIAL DESIGNS Two Samples of Children - one born in 1991 - one born in 1993 Both observed longitudinally

LONGITUDINAL-SEQUENTIAL DESIGNS Longitudinal Comparisons Year of birth (Cohort) Cross. Sectional Comparisons Cohort Comparisons 1993

LONGITUDINAL-SEQUENTIAL DESIGNS Longitudinal Comparisons Year of birth (Cohort) Cross. Sectional Comparisons Cohort Comparisons 1993 6 -year olds 8 -year olds 10 -year olds 1991 8 -year olds 10 -year olds 12 -year olds 1999 2001 2003 Year of testing

LONGITUDINALSEQUENTIAL DESIGNS Note: Even this technique is limited unless you repeat it cross culturally!

LONGITUDINALSEQUENTIAL DESIGNS Note: Even this technique is limited unless you repeat it cross culturally!

MICROGENETIC DESIGNS A research design in which researchers present children with a novel task

MICROGENETIC DESIGNS A research design in which researchers present children with a novel task and follow their mastery over a series of closely spaced sessions. e. g. Long-division problems

MICROGENETIC DESIGNS A research design in which researchers present children with a novel task

MICROGENETIC DESIGNS A research design in which researchers present children with a novel task and follow their mastery over a series of closely spaced sessions. e. g. Long-division problems Strengths Weaknesses

Now YOU can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the studies you read or

Now YOU can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the studies you read or hear about in the news.

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Ms Joyce Komesuor Developmental Psychology DevelopmentalDEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Ms Joyce Komesuor Developmental Psychology Developmental
Development Developmental Psychology Psychologists study how people growDevelopment Developmental Psychology Psychologists study how people grow
Chapter 2 Psychology Psychodynamic psychologists Behavioural psychologists HumanistChapter 2 Psychology Psychodynamic psychologists Behavioural psychologists Humanist
Introduction to Psychology Lifespan Development Developmental Psychology DevelopmentalIntroduction to Psychology Lifespan Development Developmental Psychology Developmental
What Psychologists Do Some psychologists research others consultWhat Psychologists Do Some psychologists research others consult
What do Psychologists Do Types of Psychologists LearningWhat do Psychologists Do Types of Psychologists Learning
How Psychologists Do Research Chapter 2 How PsychologistsHow Psychologists Do Research Chapter 2 How Psychologists
INFLUENTIAL PSYCHOLOGISTS Psychologists who have had a majorINFLUENTIAL PSYCHOLOGISTS Psychologists who have had a major
HOW PSYCHOLOGISTS CONDUCT THEIR WORK Psychologists focus onHOW PSYCHOLOGISTS CONDUCT THEIR WORK Psychologists focus on
V Developmental Psychology z Developmental Psychology y AV Developmental Psychology z Developmental Psychology y A
Developmental Psychology Ch 10 11 12 Developmental PsychologyDevelopmental Psychology Ch 10 11 12 Developmental Psychology
Unit 9 Developmental Psychology Developmental psychology examines howUnit 9 Developmental Psychology Developmental psychology examines how
Unit 9 Developmental Psychology Developmental psychology examines howUnit 9 Developmental Psychology Developmental psychology examines how
Developmental Psychology Infancy and Childhood Developmental Psychology TheDevelopmental Psychology Infancy and Childhood Developmental Psychology The
Developmental Psychology Part 1 A Developmental Psychology MajorDevelopmental Psychology Part 1 A Developmental Psychology Major
Developmental Psychology Unit 9 Why is Developmental PsychologyDevelopmental Psychology Unit 9 Why is Developmental Psychology
Forensic Psychology History of Forensic Psychology American psychologistsForensic Psychology History of Forensic Psychology American psychologists
Introductory Psychology Developmental Psychology AP PSYCHOLOGY UNIT IIIIntroductory Psychology Developmental Psychology AP PSYCHOLOGY UNIT III
Introductory Psychology Developmental Psychology AP PSYCHOLOGY UNIT IIIIntroductory Psychology Developmental Psychology AP PSYCHOLOGY UNIT III
Introductory Psychology Developmental Psychology AP PSYCHOLOGY UNIT IIIIntroductory Psychology Developmental Psychology AP PSYCHOLOGY UNIT III
Introductory Psychology Developmental Psychology AP PSYCHOLOGY UNIT 8Introductory Psychology Developmental Psychology AP PSYCHOLOGY UNIT 8
Infancy Childhood Studying Children Developmental psychologists study aInfancy Childhood Studying Children Developmental psychologists study a
What do Developmental Psychologists Do Study physiological physicalWhat do Developmental Psychologists Do Study physiological physical
Psychology 1504 Positive Psychology Psychology 1504 Positive PsychologyPsychology 1504 Positive Psychology Psychology 1504 Positive Psychology