An Advantage of Work Sampling, Compared to a Stopwatch Time

question 68

True/False

An advantage of work sampling, compared to a stopwatch time study, is that observations are spread out over a period of time in work sampling.

Recognize the information-processing perspective on child development and its emphasis on mental processes.

Appreciate the role of ethology in understanding the "cuteness" response to infants and its evolutionary significance.

Understand the ecological systems theory and its explanation of the different environments influencing child development.

Differentiate between types of research (basic, applied, action, exploratory) and their goals.

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