According to Your Text, What Is the First Step in Doing

question 39

Multiple Choice

According to your text, what is the first step in doing research in the field of human development?

• A) ​deciding whether to use systematic observation, sampling behavior with tasks, self-report or physiological measurement
• B) ​creating a rationale for the research, by describing it in terms of at least one theory of development
• C) ​coming up with a way to assess the validity and reliability of the measurement instruments that will be used
• D) ​scouring the existing research literature for holes that can be filled with research based on contemporary theories

Discuss the adaptive significance and applications of learned behaviors in both human and non-human animals.

Illustrate the impact of observational learning and social cognitive theories on understanding human behavior.

Define and provide examples of discriminative stimuli and discuss their importance in the learning process.

Understand the application of learning principles to therapeutic techniques, such as exposure and aversion therapy.

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Definitions:

Autistic Behavior

Actions or behaviors characteristic of autism spectrum disorder, including difficulties in social interaction, communication challenges, and repetitive behaviors.

Cognitive Deficits

Impairments in processing information, including memory, problem-solving, and attention.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV)

A manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that outlines the standard criteria for the classification and diagnosis of mental disorders.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of thought, emotion, or behavior that are significantly distressing or impairing in social, work, or other important activities.