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Chapter 1 Vocab
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
09/07/2016

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Context 
Definition
The setting in which development occurs 
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Continuity 
Definition
Discontinuity Issue: Debate about the extent to which development invovles gradual, cumulative change or distinct stages 
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Correlational Research 
Definition
Research that describes the strength of the relation between two or more events or charactersitics 
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Ecelectic Theoretical Orientation 
Definition
An approach that selects and uses wheatever is condidred the best in mnay theories 
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Ecological View
Definition
The view that perception functions to bring us into contact with the environment and to increase adaptation
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Ethnicity 
Definition
Range of characteristics rooted in cultural heritage, including nationality, race, religion, and language 
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Ethology 
Definition
Approach that stresses that behavior is strongly infulenced by biology, tied to evolution, and charcterized by critical or sensitive periods 
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Evolutionary Psychology
Definition
Emphasizes the importance of adaptation, reproduction, and "survival of the fittest" in shaping behavior 
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Longitudinal Approach 
Definition
Research strategy in which the same individuals are studied over a period of time, usally several years or more
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Naturalistic Observation 
Definition
Observation that occurs in a real world setting with out an attempt to manipulate the situation
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Nonnormative Life Events 
Definition
Unusual occurances that have major impact on a person's life 
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Normative Age-Graded Influences
Definition
Biology and environmental influences that are similar for individuals in a particular age group 
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Normative History-Graded Influences 
Definition
Biological and environmental influences that are similar for individuals in a particular age group
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Social Constructivist Approach 
Definition
Emphasizes the social context of learning and that knowledge is mutually built and constructed 
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Stability-Change Issue
Definition
The debate about the degree to which early traits persist through life or change 
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