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Basic Theoretical Issues
Issue 1: Is Development Active or Reactive?
Issue 2: Is Development Continuous or Discontinuous?

Theoretical Perspectives
Perspective 1: Psychoanalytic
Perspective 2: Learning
Perspective 3: Cognitive
Perspective 4: Contextual
Perspective 5: Evolutionary/Sociobiological
A Shifting Balance

Research Methods
Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Sampling
Forms of Data Collection
Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Basic Research Designs
Developmental Research Designs
Collaborative Research

Ethics of Research
Right to Informed Consent
Avoidance of Deception
Right to Self-Esteem
Right to Privacy and Confidentiality

Summary and Key Terms

Boxes
2-1 The Research World: The Adaptive Value of Immaturity
2-2 Around the World: Purposes of Cross-Cultural Research







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