PSY BEH 101D Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Epigenetics, Scientific Method

• School: UC-Irvine
• Department: Psychology and Social Behavior
• Course: PSY BEH 101D
• Professor: Jodi Anne Quas

Document Summary

5 steps of the scientific method: (1) pose a question (2) develop a hypothesis. 3 domains of development (3) test the hypothesis (usually by doing research) (4) draw conclusions (5) report the results. Interaction between and among domains is essential to understanding the whole developing person. Every aspect of growth touches on all three domains. Replication confirms, modifies, or refutes the conclusions of a scientific study. Apply differential susceptibility to understanding students" varied responses to a low exam grade: Some might believe themselves to be failures while others might shrug off the low grade and use it as motivation to work harder next time.