Age-related psychology. Methods for researching developmental psychology and their characteristics (the most important)

Lecture notes, cheat sheets
Free library / Directory / Lecture notes, cheat sheets

Age-related psychology. Methods for researching developmental psychology and their characteristics (the most important)

Lecture notes, cheat sheets

Directory / Lecture notes, cheat sheets

Comments on the article

Table of contents (expand)

5. METHODS OF INVESTIGATION OF AGE PSYCHOLOGY AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS

Methods of research of developmental psychology are:

1) observation;

2) survey;

3) experiment;

4) modeling.

Surveillance is external and internal. External observation is carried out by observing the subject, and the results obtained are recorded. Internal observation is self-observation, when a psychologist examines the phenomena occurring in his own mind. A similar method is used in the event of unreliable external factors affecting the conduct of the study. The method of observation involves the knowledge of the individual characteristics of the human psyche through the study of his behavior. According to objective externally expressed indicators, the psychologist judges the individual characteristics of the course of mental processes, the mental state of the child, his personality traits, temperament, and character. A characteristic feature of the method of observation is that the study of the external manifestations of the human psyche takes place in natural living conditions. Observations should be carried out systematically and according to a certain plan, scheme or program, which will provide the observer with the study of precisely those issues and facts that he had previously outlined.

The survey is conducted in order to study the answers to a series of questions asked. There are several types of surveys: oral survey and written survey-questionnaire. Applying tests, get quantitative and qualitative results. There are two types of tests - a test questionnaire and a test task. In the experimental method of research, for the most vivid manifestation of certain qualities necessary for the researcher, situations are created artificially (in which the experiment takes place).

In the experiment, the experimenter conducts an experiment, monitors mental phenomena, processes of the subject. If, during observation, the researcher passively waits for the manifestation of mental processes of interest to him, then in the experiment, without waiting for the processes of interest to him to come, he himself creates the necessary conditions to cause these processes in the subject. There are two types of experiment: natural and laboratory. They differ from each other in that they allow us to study the behavior of people in conditions that are remote or close to reality. An important advantage of the experiment is that for control it is possible to repeat the experiment many times, and also to interfere in the course of mental processes. The experimenter can vary the conditions of the experiment and observe the consequences of such a change, which makes it possible to find more rational methods in educational work with students.

The modeling method is used in case of unavailability of other research methods.

Author: Loshchenkova Z.B.

<< Back: Relationship of developmental psychology with other sciences

>> Forward: The concept of development in developmental psychology

We recommend interesting articles Section Lecture notes, cheat sheets:

▪ Anesthesiology and resuscitation. Lecture notes

▪ Theory of learning. Lecture notes

▪ History of world and domestic culture. Crib

See other articles Section Lecture notes, cheat sheets.

Read and write useful comments on this article.

<< Back

Latest news of science and technology, new electronics:

The existence of an entropy rule for quantum entanglement has been proven 09.05.2024

Quantum mechanics continues to amaze us with its mysterious phenomena and unexpected discoveries. Recently, Bartosz Regula from the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing and Ludovico Lamy from the University of Amsterdam presented a new discovery that concerns quantum entanglement and its relation to entropy. Quantum entanglement plays an important role in modern quantum information science and technology. However, the complexity of its structure makes understanding and managing it challenging. Regulus and Lamy's discovery shows that quantum entanglement follows an entropy rule similar to that for classical systems. This discovery opens new perspectives in the field of quantum information science and technology, deepening our understanding of quantum entanglement and its connection to thermodynamics. The results of the study indicate the possibility of reversibility of entanglement transformations, which could greatly simplify their use in various quantum technologies. Opening a new rule ... >>

Mini air conditioner Sony Reon Pocket 5 09.05.2024

Summer is a time for relaxation and travel, but often the heat can turn this time into an unbearable torment. Meet a new product from Sony - the Reon Pocket 5 mini-air conditioner, which promises to make summer more comfortable for its users. Sony has introduced a unique device - the Reon Pocket 5 mini-conditioner, which provides body cooling on hot days. With it, users can enjoy coolness anytime, anywhere by simply wearing it around their neck. This mini air conditioner is equipped with automatic adjustment of operating modes, as well as temperature and humidity sensors. Thanks to innovative technologies, Reon Pocket 5 adjusts its operation depending on the user's activity and environmental conditions. Users can easily adjust the temperature using a dedicated mobile app connected via Bluetooth. Additionally, specially designed T-shirts and shorts are available for convenience, to which a mini air conditioner can be attached. The device can oh ... >>

Energy from space for Starship 08.05.2024

Producing solar energy in space is becoming more feasible with the advent of new technologies and the development of space programs. The head of the startup Virtus Solis shared his vision of using SpaceX's Starship to create orbital power plants capable of powering the Earth. Startup Virtus Solis has unveiled an ambitious project to create orbital power plants using SpaceX's Starship. This idea could significantly change the field of solar energy production, making it more accessible and cheaper. The core of the startup's plan is to reduce the cost of launching satellites into space using Starship. This technological breakthrough is expected to make solar energy production in space more competitive with traditional energy sources. Virtual Solis plans to build large photovoltaic panels in orbit, using Starship to deliver the necessary equipment. However, one of the key challenges ... >>

Random news from the Archive

Movement of self-driving cars without marking 29.09.2016

Hitachi Automotive Systems has developed a new software and hardware system that will help self-driving cars keep moving in the right lane, even if the markings are not visible.

Cameras that monitor the situation in front of the car, in certain situations, can transmit insufficient detail to the on-board computer to accurately determine the markings on the road. This can happen, for example, in bad weather, when the markings are simply impossible to see.

In such a situation, the Lane Mark Fusion complex, created by Hitachi specialists, is called upon to help the autopilot. The idea is to use existing camera data to determine the lane lines: it can be saved during previous trips on the same road, or, say, written into the computer's memory by a navigation software developer.

Lane Mark Fusion can keep your vehicle moving in the correct lane, even if the lane itself is not visible, using lane marking information and GPS readings.

Other interesting news:

▪ Fabric eliminates odors

▪ RED Raven 4K Video Camera

▪ 40-kilowatt wireless electric vehicle charging

▪ clockwork laptop

▪ Sensory Compensation Mechanism

News feed of science and technology, new electronics

Interesting materials of the Free Technical Library:

▪ section of the site Radio - for beginners. Article selection

▪ article Printers. History of invention and production

▪ Why is aluminum foil glossier on one side than the other? Detailed answer

▪ article Functional composition of Amtel TVs. Directory

▪ article Electronic ballast in a luminaire with two 6 W fluorescent lamps. Encyclopedia of radio electronics and electrical engineering

▪ article Thyristor switches of the KR1125KP2 and KR1125KPZ series. Encyclopedia of radio electronics and electrical engineering

Leave your comment on this article:

All languages of this page

Home page | Library | Articles | Website map | Site Reviews