PSYC140 / PSYC 140 final exam Questions and
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longitudinal study design following individuals over a long period of time
with multiple assessment points
cross-sectional study comparing different age groups at the same time
naturalistic observation research method in which one observes a subject
outside of a research setting
case study research method involving a direct observation
of a patient; interviewing in great detail
, study/interview research method in which surveys administered
anonymously or asked in and interview format in-
person
correlational research research method of seeing how two variables
relate; looking at strength and direction of
relationship
experiments research method in which you tightly control the
variables, setting, and participants which
manipulating one factor believed to have
influence.
Hawthorne effect A change in a subject's behavior caused simply
by the awareness of being studied
What are the five research methods - naturalistic observation
discussed in this module? - case study
- study/interview
- correlational research
- experiments
three types of prenatal diagnostic ultrasound, amniocentesis, and chorionic villus
tests sampling (CVA)
ultrasound prenatal diagnostic technique that uses high
frequency sounds to create an image of the baby
amniocentesis Prenatal diagnostic technique involving needle
puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw
amniotic fluid for analysis; looks for chromosomal
and genetic abnormalities
Answers | Latest 2026/2027 Update |
Developmental (Lifespan) Psychology | Verified
Solutions | Grade A+
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Terms in this set (359)
longitudinal study design following individuals over a long period of time
with multiple assessment points
cross-sectional study comparing different age groups at the same time
naturalistic observation research method in which one observes a subject
outside of a research setting
case study research method involving a direct observation
of a patient; interviewing in great detail
, study/interview research method in which surveys administered
anonymously or asked in and interview format in-
person
correlational research research method of seeing how two variables
relate; looking at strength and direction of
relationship
experiments research method in which you tightly control the
variables, setting, and participants which
manipulating one factor believed to have
influence.
Hawthorne effect A change in a subject's behavior caused simply
by the awareness of being studied
What are the five research methods - naturalistic observation
discussed in this module? - case study
- study/interview
- correlational research
- experiments
three types of prenatal diagnostic ultrasound, amniocentesis, and chorionic villus
tests sampling (CVA)
ultrasound prenatal diagnostic technique that uses high
frequency sounds to create an image of the baby
amniocentesis Prenatal diagnostic technique involving needle
puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw
amniotic fluid for analysis; looks for chromosomal
and genetic abnormalities
